Kawa-Kete; A Multi-faceted Growing Kit For Urban Communities.
This research project explores research regarding one of New Zealand's most valuable native plants, the Kawakawa, and the lack of knowledge and practices involving the plant in urban communities today. The healing power of nature is something that is being lost in our modern urbanised world. This design project aims to create multi-faceted healing from advocating the plant to revitalise traditional practices from our Māori culture in Aotearoa. In ways of educating urban communities who have less access to the plant and its knowledge for future generations to give back to the whenua, replenish and treasure one of nature's great taonga.
Kawa-Kete the Urban Kit for Multi-faceted healing is a growth kit to get urban communities set up in nurturing their own Kawakawa in the comfort of their own home. It aims to increase bio-diversity, enhance wellbeing, and most importantly share knowledge of this sacred plant to urban communities to revitalise Māori practices and wisdom. With a step by step manual, growing resources and of course seeds! Get started on your journey to learn and share practices of this incredible healing and caring plant! Our taonga, the Kawakawa.
At our core, Kawa-Kete stands as a testament to the vital importance of preserving indigenous flora and the wisdom of Māori ancestors. This innovative kit not only empowers individuals to cultivate their own Kawakawa, a sacred and versatile plant, but also revitalises the connection to traditional Māori values deeply rooted in sustainable practices and ecological stewardship. While honouring the profound wisdom of the past, it ensures a more in-touch and harmonious future.
In addition to the kit, Kawa-Kete is linked to a website where you can learn more about the plant, and recipes to ensure the full benefits of the plant are being used to support hauora (well-being).
