Whānau on the Frontline is a series that explores the lives of New Zealanders who are all doing their bit and often putting their own personal health and safety at risk, so we can stay at home.
Since the country went in to lockdown under alert level four, Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi, Te Whānau a Apanui, was working prior to that to implement checkpoints at Pōtikirua to Te Taumata o Apanui. Rawiri Waititi, alongside iwi leaders, worked with their communities and local authorities to set up 'Community Safe Zones'.
The ‘Native Diva’ Mz Kihi is schooling y’all on that social distancing with her Quarantips straight from the Rural! We need to step it up and get our physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and mana wellbeing in check cause if you stay ready, you ain’t gots to get ready!
. Artists Rachael Rakena, Johnson Witehira and Mike Bridgman talk about bringing visuals to the powerful poetry of award winning Pasifika poet Dr Karlo Mila.
It’s time! All their preparation has led to this moment. At home, and with limited support around them, how will they fare? Follow us on Facebook @HapuwithYou
. Sonia has been separated from her whānau to try and keep them safe as she continues her mahi as a practice nurse at Randolph Medical Centre in Rotorua.