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Issue  8: Waru is here!

Issue  8: Waru is here!

WARU

Kaha isn’t always loud.
Sometimes it’s the quiet act of continuing.

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If you’ve been meaning to sit with Waru | Issue 8 — this is your sign. Stories, art, and whakaaro from wāhine. Flow with us. 👉🏽 awawahine.com (link in bio)
WARU | ISSUE 8 With deep gratitude to the contributors whose kōrero, creativity, and whakaaro shape this issue. Ngā mihi nui for trusting us with your work.
In Waru | Issue 8, Paula Nuku (Coach P) shares kōrero on moving through menopause with mana, confidence, and care for our bodies. This is about thriving, not just surviving. 👉🏽 awawahine.com (link in bio)