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Hato

HATO Ko Maungapohatu te Maunga Ko Tauranga te Awa Ko Ngati Rere me Tamakaimoana Ngati hapū Ko Tanatana te Marae Matua Ko Te Urewera te Kainga Tuturu Ko Aotearoa te Kainga Tupu Ko Tuhoe te Iwi Ko Hato ahau He tamaiti ahau no te kohu.

Over the years, Whaea Hato has journeyed to many Pacific islands, both to share and to gather Cultural Knowledge with her Pacifica people. These experiences enriched and deepened her gifts of Mātauranga-Cultural Knowledge-and solidified her role as a keeper of ancestral wisdom.

Black and white picture of Hato, the Maori elder, smiling.

​As a Teacher and Cultural Advisor within her Kōhanga (Nest), Grandmother Hato shared the expertise and wisdom lovingly passed down to her by her elder parents.
Being the last child to leave the nest, she was immersed in these teachings from birth, forming a strong foundation for her life's work. Grandmother Hato's focus has always been to instill the beauty, power, and depth of Māori etiquette, language, values, and beliefs in her children. As her children grew, so did her connection to her ancestors and their teachings of the Old Ways.  This deepened her commitment to preserving and sharing this knowledge with others.

Today, Whaea Hato serves as a Spiritual Counselor and Trainer for a Holistic Māori Social Services organization, specializing in Indigenous family and tribal work.  Her Mahi (work) has taken her across the country and the globe, sharing her teachings and cultural wisdom to uplift and empower others. She often travels alongside her older sister, Taiha-Moetu, to share their collective knowledge and spiritual guidance throughout the United States and internationally. Together, they continue to carry forward the sacred teachings of their people.

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