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ngā hīkoi
ngā hīkoi collects quiet moments of escape in Whakatū, Narrm, and at Aoraki National Park.
Jennifer K Shields
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Bobbops
Growing up, my grandfather knew everything. As an eternally-curious child (ask my mother how she feels about the question why?), it was a blessing to have him at my fingertips.
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And then it was Christmas
On new years eve eight years ago I moved back home to Ōtautahi, a city I hadn't lived in since I was ten, a city that had changed so much in the years since. It was the best decision I ever made - I'm so grateful for it today.
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Ka whawhai tonu mātou
I am relentless with hope. We keep turning up. Ōtautahi spoke up, big time.
A big day and a long walk.
What a year it's been since Friday, huh?
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Ka hīkoi tātou
The Gaza strip is 41km long, a distance so long to walk and so short to shelter from bombs. 41km is ten laps of Hagley Park.
Solutide & Community in Narrm
This piece of writing feels just as massive as the weekend it grew out of. I was lucky enough to travel to Narrm for the 2023 combined AusPATH & PATHA conference.
Speaking Engagements
AusPATH Symposium: Gender Affirming Care in Waitaha, Aotearoa
I presented this workshop at the AusPATH/PATHA combined symposium in Narrm, Melbourne, in November 2023.
Sharing some joy: my job, the next four years.
Coming up on 12 years ago, a very nervous 17-year old went to see her GP about hormones. Now she's leading training for GPs around the country.
Finding Hope in Whakatū
I cross the last bridge and I can hear sound of water gently falling, over and above the sound of water roaring of rocks below me.
Speaking Engagements
Tackling Hate: Facing Up to Fear and Loathing in Aotearoa
I'm speaking on a panel at the Nelson Arts Festival alongside Tusiata Avia and Byron Clark on hate and disinformation in Aotearoa, chaired by Madeleine Chapman.
How you can help: Make it 16 & show up for Gaza
Submit to support reducing the voting age, and attend rallies around the motū with the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa.