Moko Kauae Series: Matakite with Amber Puku

Published: June 30, 2020, 10:05 a.m.

I sat down with Amber Puku to talk about her story and what lead her to receiving her moko kauae. Amber takes us on a beautiful journey into her childhood where she speaks about growing up both Pakeha and Maori, the effect her trauma had on her and how she could relate more in Te Ao Wairua (the spiritual world).

She shares of her hikoi going back home to speak to her Kaumatua and the challenges that came with asking for permission to receive.

Amber shares some bomb as advice for those approaching wahine with moko kauae! It starts with "Kia Ora..."