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Woven with aroha, Awa Wahine is a korowai of kōrero and toi that settles in your ngākau and sparks a fire in your puku.
Cover artwork by Christine Rena.
Printed in small, thoughtful runs—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
“Awa Wahine is one of the few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you, your mā/sis/friend feeling better.
The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua‑uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight, wearing your comfiest kākahu and enjoying snacks within reach.”
— Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, Awa Wahine is an absolute gem.
I hope there are more editions, as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift, and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.”
— Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Celebrate wāhine, whakapapa, cosmos and whenua with the beautifully curated Atua Papa Gift Bundle.
This set brings together two powerful works:
🌿 Papatūānuku: A collection of writings by Indigenous wāhine
A grounding, heartfelt collection that honours our relationship with whenua, wairua, and the stories held in our bones.
✨ Atua Wāhine – A collection of writings by wāhine Māori
A vibrant exploration of our atua, ancestry, and cosmology through the voices of wāhine Māori.
Together, they form a meaningful and connected gift — perfect for mums, sisters, aunties, besties, and all the wāhine you treasure.
✨ Delivered in time for Kirihimete (Order by Dec 18)
🎁 This bundle comes beautifully gift wrapped — ready to give
🎁 The perfect gift for wāhine who love storytelling, identity, and Indigenous creativity.
Receive the next two print editions of Awa Wahine delivered directly to your door.
Your annual subscription includes:
Two beautifully curated print editions each year
Shipping included on your second issue
Guaranteed copies of every release before they sell out
Support independent Māori publishing and Indigenous wāhine creatives
Awa Wahine is a bi-annual boutique magazine woven from kōrero and toi that resonate with your ngākau and stir something within your puku. Lovingly created by Indigenous writers and artists, your six-month subscription includes one beautifully curated print edition.
“Awa Wahine is one of the few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you, your mā/sis/friend feeling better.
The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua‑uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight, wearing your comfiest kākahu and enjoying snacks within reach.”
— Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, Awa Wahine is an absolute gem.
I hope there are more editions, as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift, and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.”
— Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Receive the next issue of Awa Wahine.
Your six-month subscription includes:
One beautifully curated print edition
Delivered directly to your door
Guaranteed your copy before it sells out
Support independent Māori publishing and Indigenous wāhine creatives
Awa Wahine is a bi-annual boutique magazine woven from kōrero and toi that resonate with your ngākau and stir something within your puku. Lovingly created by Indigenous writers and artists, your six-month subscription includes one beautifully curated print edition.
“Awa Wahine is one of the few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you, your mā/sis/friend feeling better.
The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua‑uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight, wearing your comfiest kākahu and enjoying snacks within reach.”
— Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, Awa Wahine is an absolute gem.
I hope there are more editions, as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift, and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.”
— Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Papatūānuku: A collection of writings by Indigenous wāhine is a powerful anthology of writing by Māori and Pacific women. It offers a fresh, raw, and deeply personal tribute to Papatūānuku, the Earth Mother. Through stories, poems, and reflections, the contributors explore the sacred connections between land, identity, and Atua Wāhine (Māori goddesses), bringing ancient wisdom into the present moment.
This collection features works from Ataria Sharman, Nicole Haerewa, Emily Hēni, Hana Buchanan, Jorja Heta, Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson, Jessica Hinerangi Thompson-Carr, Debbie Broughton, Whitney Nicholls-Potts, Amarlee Jagoe, Whina Te Whiu, Morgana Watson, Whitney Ebony, Teiria Davis, Teah Carlson, Shannon Campbell, Sophia Carlson, Kerry Stringer, and Hana Tawhai.
Cover artwork by Jessica Hinerangi Thompson-Carr.
📦 Orders placed over the holiday period will be dispatched from 5 January.
The Atua Wāhine Collection is a collective of wahine Māori writers and their pieces, versions and stories of Atua Wāhine from Papatūānuku to Hineahuone, all the way down to our grandmothers.
Contributors include Jessica Maclean, Ariana Sutton, Ataria Sharman, Cassie Hart, Ruby Solly, Nicole Titihuia Hawkins, Isla Martin, Ariana Sutton, Miriama Gemmell and Saskia Sassen. Edited by Ataria Sharman, Cassie Hart, Stacey Teague, Sinead Overbye and Faith Wilson.
📦 Orders placed over the holiday period will be dispatched from 5 January.
Woven with aroha, Awa Wahine is a korowai of kōrero and toi that settles in your ngākau and sparks a fire in your puku.
Cover artwork by Jessica Hinerangi Thompson Carr.
Printed in small, thoughtful runs—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
“Awa Wahine is one of the few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you, your mā/sis/friend feeling better.
The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua‑uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight, wearing your comfiest kākahu and enjoying snacks within reach.”
— Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, Awa Wahine is an absolute gem.
I hope there are more editions, as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift, and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.”
— Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Hine and the Tohunga Portal is a fast-paced fantasy adventure published by Huia. Hine and her brother, Hōhepa, unwittingly step through a portal into an ancient realm inhabited by the atua Māori (Māori deities), Kea bird tribes, patupaiarehe (fairy people), moa and giant eagles. This world is in turmoil as evil sorcerer Kae has built a cursed army and intends to rule this world and everything in it. He also sees the opportunity to dominate the modern world by kidnapping Hōhepa and using his life force to reopen the portal between the worlds. This sets Hine on a quest to learn ancient knowledge from the goddesses Hineteiwaiwa and Mahuika and her ancestors, find the medicine to revoke the curse on the warriors and gain the support of the Kea and patupaiarehe to fight Kae and rescue Hōhepa.
*If you would like the note from the author addressed to a different name than the billing customer, please email the details to ataria@awawahine.co.nz within 24 hours.
Woven with aroha, Awa Wahine is a korowai of kōrero and toi that settles in your ngākau and sparks a fire in your puku.
Whitu | Issue 7 dives into the everyday realities of wāhine Māori, Pasifika, and Indigenous creatives—messy, moving, and deeply personal. It shows how confidence can emerge when life is full, time is scarce, and creativity becomes a quiet form of resistance.
✨ Inside this issue:
– Stories of atua wāhine, matakite, and theatre‑making
– Essays on identity, grief, and reclamation
– Poetry, art, astrology, and imagination
– Reflections on money, motherhood, and making space
Printed in small, thoughtful runs—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
“Awa Wahine is one of the few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you, your mā/sis/friend feeling better.
The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua‑uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight, wearing your comfiest kākahu and enjoying snacks within reach.”
— Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, Awa Wahine is an absolute gem.
I hope there are more editions, as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift, and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.”
— Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Awa Wahine is more than a biannual boutique magazine; it’s a korowai of kōrero and toi that resonates with your ngākau and lights a fire in your puku—lovingly crafted by Indigenous writers and artists. This package includes printed copies of Awa Wahine Issues 1: Kotahi through 4: Whā.
“Awa Wahine is one of the very few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you/your mā/sis/friend feeling better at the end. The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua-uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight wearing your comfiest kākahu/clothes, appropriate snacks within reach.” - Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, it [Awa Wahine] is an absolute gem. I hope there are more editions as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.” - Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Awa Wahine is more than a biannual boutique magazine; it’s a korowai of kōrero and toi that resonates with your ngākau and lights a fire in your puku—lovingly crafted by Indigenous writers and artists. This package includes printed copies of Awa Wahine Issues 1: Kotahi through 6: Ono.
“Awa Wahine is one of the very few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you/your mā/sis/friend feeling better at the end. The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua-uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight wearing your comfiest kākahu/clothes, appropriate snacks within reach.” - Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, it [Awa Wahine] is an absolute gem. I hope there are more editions as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.” - Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Awa Wahine Issue 6: Ono – A Magical Celebration of Creation
Awa Wahine is more than a magazine; it’s a korowai of kōrero and toi to resonate with your ngākau and light a fire in your puku—lovingly crafted by Indigenous writers and artists. Perfect for readers who love inspiring, culturally rich storytelling.
In our sixth issue, Auaha: Shape & Create, we delve into the transformative magic of creation in its many forms. Guided by kaiwāwāhi matua Ataria Sharman, this issue explores the witchy and powerful ways we shape our realities—reconnecting with marae, reading the whetū, connecting with atua, or nurturing artistic expression.
This is arguably our most enchanting issue, with striking cover art by Christina Rena of Hinerangiora, The Astral Healer, and Te Metamorphosis of Hine. It also includes an astrological guide through the seasonal shift to Hine Raumati by resident astrologer and witch Saskia Sassen, a roundtable interview on the witch archetype in literature with authors Claire Mabey and Cassie Hart, and evocative essays by Eartha Davis and Sneha Singh.
Order your copy today and be part of the magic!
“Awa Wahine is one of the few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you/your mā/sis/friend feeling better. The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua-uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight wearing your comfiest kākahu/clothes, appropriate snacks within reach.” - Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, it [Awa Wahine] is an absolute gem. I hope there are more editions as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.” - Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Awa Wahine is more than a magazine; it’s a korowai of kōrero and toi to resonate with your ngākau and light a fire in your puku—lovingly crafted by wāhine Māori and Pacific artists and writers.
Our fifth issue, Rima, is our best yet. It features astrology with the stars, fertility journeys, creative and entrepreneurial life, and more. Plus, a new Patupaiarehe comic, change-making wāhine and taonga tino rangatiratanga.
“Awa Wahine is one of the very few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you/your mā/sis/friend feeling better at the end. The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua-uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight wearing your comfiest kākahu/clothes, appropriate snacks within reach.” - Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, it [Awa Wahine] is an absolute gem. I hope there are more editions as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.” - Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
In Whā, let Ariana Tikao take you on a journey exploring ‘Te Mana o te Ruahine. ' Find your voice in the powerful narratives of first-time authors Jessica Hinerangi Thompson Carr and Emma Hislop in ‘Their Own Words.’ Discover Deborah Heke's research on ‘Embracing Mātauranga Māori in Physical Wellness’, while in ‘Kapu Tī Kōrero with a Māmā’, Jazz Barclay opens up about the unexpected early birth of her daughter.
Toru features personal narratives from wāhine Māori on their transformative journey with moko kauae. There is a self-affirming lingerie photo shoot and insightful feature on māmā balancing their mahi while raising their babies. Also included is an inspiring essay about overcoming school bullying and the lessons learned about managing pūtea. There are interviews and profiles of wāhine creatives and business owners across Aotearoa and Te Whenua Moemoea, which are not to be missed. With all this and much more, Toru is a must-read.
Rua was edited by Ataria Sharman, Emma Te Rina Smith and Sinead Overbye and copyedited by Cassie Hart with original cover art by Twyla Bell. Contributors are Miriama Gemmell, Emma Te Rina Smith, Cameron MacCausland Taylor, Tehya Henare-Toka, Colleen Maria Lenihan, Hera Monaghan, Teah Carlson, Simone Kaho, Rosie Moana Pickett, Nurus Van Vliet, Sabreen Islam, Michelle Rahurahu and Sarah Tōmairangi Knipping.
Nā Ataria Sharman o Awa Wahine ko Emma Te Rina Smith ko Sinead Overbye i whakatika i ngā kupu, ko Cassie Hart i whakaniko rātou ko Twyla Bell te ringatoi o te uhi, o te maheni nei. Ko ngā kaituhi ko Miriama Gemmell, Emma Te Rina Smith, Cameron MacCausland Taylor, Michelle Rahurahu, Hera Monaghan, Tehya Henare-Toka, Colleen Maria Lenihan, Rosie Moana Pickett, Sabreen Islam, Simone Kaho, Teah Carlson rātou ko Nurus Van Vliet.
Kotahi was edited by Ataria Sharman and copyedited by Cassie Hart, with original cover art by Tayla Hartemink. Contributors are Nicole Titihuia Hawkins, Ariana Tikao, Ruby Solly, Moana Murray, Cat Ruka, Bella Waru, Irihipeti Waretini, Rimu Bhooi, Tayla Farquhar, Arpége Taratoa, Caroline Barron and Melissa Marie.
Nā Ataria Rangipikitia Sharman o Awa Wahine rāua ko Cassie Hart i whakaniko i ngā toikupu, ko Tayla Hartemink o Tayla Hartemink Art te ringatoi o te uhi, o te maheni nei. Ko ngā kaituhi ko Nicole Titihuia Hawkins, Ariana Tikao, Ruby Solly, Moana Murray, Cat Ruka, Bella Waru, Irihipeti Waretini, Rimu Bhooi, Tayla Farquhar, Arpége Taratoa, Caroline Barron and Melissa Marie.
Meet Nohinohi, the lovable kea from the children’s fantasy fiction book Hine and the Tohunga Portal by Ataria Sharman, published by Huia.
This soft and cuddly plush stands 25cm tall, bringing the magic of the story to life for readers of all ages.
Papatūānuku: A collection of writings by Indigenous wāhine is a powerful anthology of writing by Māori and Pacific women. It offers a fresh, raw, and deeply personal tribute to Papatūānuku, the Earth Mother. Through stories, poems, and reflections, the contributors explore the sacred connections between land, identity, and Atua Wāhine (Māori goddesses), bringing ancient wisdom into the present moment.
This collection features works from Ataria Sharman, Nicole Haerewa, Emily Hēni, Hana Buchanan, Jorja Heta, Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson, Jessica Hinerangi Thompson-Carr, Debbie Broughton, Whitney Nicholls-Potts, Amarlee Jagoe, Whina Te Whiu, Morgana Watson, Whitney Ebony, Teiria Davis, Teah Carlson, Shannon Campbell, Sophia Carlson, Kerry Stringer, and Hana Tawhai.
Cover artwork by Jessica Hinerangi Thompson-Carr.
Awa Wahine is more than a magazine—it’s a lovingly crafted korowai of kōrero and toi, woven to resonate with your ngākau and spark a fire in your puku.
Cover artwork by Jessica Hinerangi Thompson Carr.
Printed in small, thoughtful runs—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
“Awa Wahine is one of the few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you, your mā/sis/friend feeling better.
The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua‑uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight, wearing your comfiest kākahu and enjoying snacks within reach.”
— Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, Awa Wahine is an absolute gem.
I hope there are more editions, as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift, and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.”
— Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Awa Wahine is more than a magazine—it’s a lovingly crafted korowai of kōrero and toi, woven to resonate with your ngākau and spark a fire in your puku.
Whitu | Issue 7 dives into the everyday realities of wāhine Māori, Pasifika, and Indigenous creatives—messy, moving, and deeply personal. It shows how confidence can emerge when life is full, time is scarce, and creativity becomes a quiet form of resistance.
✨ Inside this issue:
– Stories of atua wāhine, matakite, and theatre‑making
– Essays on identity, grief, and reclamation
– Poetry, art, astrology, and imagination
– Reflections on money, motherhood, and making space
Printed in small, thoughtful runs—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
“Awa Wahine is one of the few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you, your mā/sis/friend feeling better.
The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua‑uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight, wearing your comfiest kākahu and enjoying snacks within reach.”
— Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, Awa Wahine is an absolute gem.
I hope there are more editions, as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift, and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.”
— Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Awa Wahine Issue 6: Ono – A Magical Celebration of Creation
Awa Wahine is more than a magazine; it’s a korowai of kōrero and toi to resonate with your ngākau and light a fire in your puku—lovingly crafted by Indigenous writers and artists. Perfect for readers who love inspiring, culturally rich storytelling.
In our sixth issue, Auaha: Shape & Create, we delve into the transformative magic of creation in its many forms. Guided by Kaiwāwāhi Matua Ataria Sharman, this issue explores the witchy and powerful ways we shape our realities—whether through reconnecting with marae, reading the whetū, connecting with the atua, or nurturing artistic expression.
This is arguably our most enchanting issue, with striking cover art by Christina Rena of Hinerangiora, The Astral Healer, and Te Metamorphosis of Hine. It also includes an astrological guide through the seasonal shift to Hine Raumati by resident astrologer and witch Saskia Sassen, a roundtable interview on the witch archetype in literature with authors Claire Mabey and Cassie Hart, and evocative essays by Eartha Davis and Sneha Singh.
Order your copy today and be part of the magic!
“Awa Wahine is one of the very few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you/your mā/sis/friend feeling better at the end. The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua-uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight wearing your comfiest kākahu/clothes, appropriate snacks within reach.” - Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, it [Awa Wahine] is an absolute gem. I hope there are more editions as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.” - Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Awa Wahine is more than a magazine; it’s a korowai of kōrero and toi to resonate with your ngākau and light a fire in your puku—lovingly crafted by wāhine Māori and Pacific artists and writers.
Our fifth issue, Rima, is our best issue yet! It features astrology with the whetū, fertility journeys, creative and entrepreneurial life, and more. Plus, a new Patupaiarehe comic, change-making wāhine and taonga tino rangatiratanga.
“Awa Wahine is one of the very few magazines covering kaupapa that will leave you/your mā/sis/friend feeling better at the end. The beautiful imagery, thick tactile pages, intelligent wānanga, and wairua-uplifting insights are best enjoyed with a cuppa in a shaft of afternoon sunlight wearing your comfiest kākahu/clothes, appropriate snacks within reach.” - Te Arawhata
“While it may have a small budget and be just one collection, it [Awa Wahine] is an absolute gem. I hope there are more editions as Awa Wahine is creating a special space that will educate, uplift and inspire a whole new generation of wāhine Māori writers and creatives.” - Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
In Whā, let Ariana Tikao take you on a journey exploring ‘Te Mana o te Ruahine. ' Find your voice in the powerful narratives of first-time authors Jessica Hinerangi Thompson Carr and Emma Hislop in ‘Their Own Words.’ Discover Deborah Heke's research on ‘Embracing Mātauranga Māori in Physical Wellness’, while in ‘Kapu Tī Kōrero with a Māmā’, Jazz Barclay opens up about the unexpected early birth of her daughter.
Toru features personal narratives from wāhine Māori on their transformative journey with moko kauae. There is a self-affirming lingerie photo shoot and insightful feature on māmā balancing their mahi while raising their babies. Also included is an inspiring essay about overcoming school bullying and the lessons learned about managing pūtea. There are interviews and profiles of wāhine creatives and business owners across Aotearoa and Te Whenua Moemoea, which are not to be missed. With all this and much more, Toru is a must-read.
Rua was edited by Ataria Sharman, Emma Te Rina Smith and Sinead Overbye and copyedited by Cassie Hart with original cover art by Twyla Bell. Contributors are Miriama Gemmell, Emma Te Rina Smith, Cameron MacCausland Taylor, Tehya Henare-Toka, Colleen Maria Lenihan, Hera Monaghan, Teah Carlson, Simone Kaho, Rosie Moana Pickett, Nurus Van Vliet, Sabreen Islam, Michelle Rahurahu and Sarah Tōmairangi Knipping.
Nā Ataria Sharman o Awa Wahine ko Emma Te Rina Smith ko Sinead Overbye i whakatika i ngā kupu, ko Cassie Hart i whakaniko rātou ko Twyla Bell te ringatoi o te uhi, o te maheni nei. Ko ngā kaituhi ko Miriama Gemmell, Emma Te Rina Smith, Cameron MacCausland Taylor, Michelle Rahurahu, Hera Monaghan, Tehya Henare-Toka, Colleen Maria Lenihan, Rosie Moana Pickett, Sabreen Islam, Simone Kaho, Teah Carlson rātou ko Nurus Van Vliet.
Kotahi was edited by Ataria Sharman and copyedited by Cassie Hart, with original cover art by Tayla Hartemink. Contributors are Nicole Titihuia Hawkins, Ariana Tikao, Ruby Solly, Moana Murray, Cat Ruka, Bella Waru, Irihipeti Waretini, Rimu Bhooi, Tayla Farquhar, Arpége Taratoa, Caroline Barron and Melissa Marie.
Nā Ataria Rangipikitia Sharman o Awa Wahine rāua ko Cassie Hart i whakaniko i ngā toikupu, ko Tayla Hartemink o Tayla Hartemink Art te ringatoi o te uhi, o te maheni nei. Ko ngā kaituhi ko Nicole Titihuia Hawkins, Ariana Tikao, Ruby Solly, Moana Murray, Cat Ruka, Bella Waru, Irihipeti Waretini, Rimu Bhooi, Tayla Farquhar, Arpége Taratoa, Caroline Barron and Melissa Marie.
Awa Wahine Magazine
A Six-Monthly Print Magazine Celebrating Wāhine
“There is an array and diversity of life experiences within the contributors, all of whom convey passion, strength, and wisdom that readers of all ages can draw upon. This collection allows readers the chance to learn from and immerse themselves in the stories of wāhine Māori.” – Rebekah Lyell (NZ Booklovers)
Ariana Sutton reflects on the transformative journey of a wahine through the pūrākau of Hinetitama.
Ruby Solly reflects on her tūpuna and atua wahine of the southern winds, Hinepunui-o-toka.
In this short story, a young girl and her ancestress work together to save two beached tohorā.
For some, the fluid nature of tikanga creates uncertainty. Beth Awatere explores the desire for structure in her cultural journey.
For Beth Awatere, their identity is a tapestry of guesswork and misunderstood social cues.
In the diner of her heart, Sarah welcomes each visitor, offering brief comforts and deep connections while protecting the sanctuary within.
Irihipeti Waretini profiles a group of inspiring wāhine toa who live in Naarm (Melbourne). From artists to activists, each wāhine has her own unique story and accomplishments.
A step by step guide to turning things you enjoy into a fulfilling and profitable side mahi.
Te Kahukura Boynton reflects on a tumultuous childhood and discovers positive lessons that have informed her approach to financial planning and shaped her future.
A roundtable discussion with two inspiring Māori authors, Jessica Hinerangi Thompson Carr and Emma Hislop, on the emotional and creative journeys behind their debut books.
Melissa confronts our deep-seated fear of failure, advocating for a world where mistakes are stepping stones for personal growth.
Navigating the complexities of being autistic in a world that often feels overwhelming, Devon Webb finds solace and expression through their words.
Devon blazes the fire of solidarity between artistic expression and autistic experiences in this essay, showcasing their united quest for acceptance and understanding.
From the back row of her school's kapa haka, Shannon recounts a journey of finding her voice and re-embracing her Māori identity.
Melissa confronts our deep-seated fear of failure, advocating for a world where mistakes are stepping stones for personal growth.


Woven with aroha, Awa Wahine is a korowai of kōrero and toi that settles in your ngākau and sparks a fire in your puku.
Cover artwork by Christine Rena.
Printed in small, thoughtful runs—once they’re gone, they’re gone.