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Paperback Guerrillas Intro Episode 3-minute-tour

Paperback Guerrillas Podcast, 3-minute-tour of our intro episode. Warena, Dave, and Mini-Me/Pera talking about the kaupapa behind the podcast. AWA and Sam were with us in wairua. Check out https://ift.tt/2GpLz4s to learn more and hear when the full podcast episode is live! #paperbackguerrillas #māoriliteracy #reading #podcast from Pera Barrett https://ift.tt/2JZNEFb via IFTTT

*Wāhine Toa Superhero Comic* – Māoriland Film Festival Superhero reader Tapahia Heke sees the superhero in everyone. In this comic he sits down with 14 Māori wāhine and describes their superpowers. Working across a range of different disciplines (business, design, iwi development, film, education), these wāhine share a common dedication to working fo…

Got my one. I wanted to buy more, but I thought I’d better not be greedy. Get in quick e te whānau. https://ift.tt/2JCI5wa from Pera Barrett https://ift.tt/2JCI5wa via IFTTT

SelfControl SelfControl is a free Mac app that helps you avoid distracting websites. Block your own access to websites or mail servers for a pre-set length of time.

With an 18 month old and a 4 year old, my morning routine is make-or-break and my one chance to get my outside-BNZ-and-whānau mahi (work) done while my brain has any creativity left. I’ve been using this app for a few years to make sure I’m not distracted by the rest of the world when …

SelfControl SelfControl is a free Mac app that helps you avoid distracting websites. Block your own access to websites or mail servers for a pre-set length of time. Read More »

I was a couple of clicks away from buying a new pair of gym shoes because the grip on these had worn so low. Saved myself $200 and bought a bit of time before they get added to the giant pile of landfill that we still don’t really know what to do with. Don’t hate …

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Chester Borrows: Caught in a cycle of abuse There is a direct correlation between some offenders and the abuse they endured.

“We need to recognise that while some victims have protective factors around them like strong, loving, nurturing families, good role modelling and healthy relationships, other victims are inundated with risk factors.” This isn’t a ‘here are the answers’ read, and it’s definitely not one of excuses. It’s a reminder there are often more questions to …

Chester Borrows: Caught in a cycle of abuse There is a direct correlation between some offenders and the abuse they endured. Read More »