Rahera back home
Rahera Shortland, 79, living in Kerikeri, mother, grandmother, lecturer and teacher.
Being back home with my people and helping Maori to appreciate who they are.
We have lived in Kerikeri since September last year after moving up from Auckland. I am originally from Kaikohe.
The lack of employment opportunities in the north. We need to go back to the land and work it to provide our own meat, vegetables and kaimoana.
Chang Siam on Waipapa Rd.
Having the children and the grandchildren round, especially when they were here to celebrate being made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
There are lots. Sir Graham Latimer, the retiring Governer General Sir Jerry Matepaere - he’s done some wonderful things. I admire those brave enough to make changes for the betterment of New Zealand. My husband as well of course, without him some of my achievements would not have been possible.
Waipoua Forest, there is a lot of history there. Waitangi also offers a lot for those who want to learn more about the north. There is also still a lot of life in Kerikeri, given that lots of people say people come here to retire.
Work to fix up the roads and concentrate on our waterways.
What are free hours? Probably write. I have been asked to write my memoirs, but I haven’t got onto that yet. I’m still involved in many things.