Te Wao Nui - short documentary (2020)

Kauri are dying. A traditional Māori healer has one last chance to save an entire forest, one tree at a time.
A devastating disease threatens to destroy Aotearoa’s last remaining Kauri trees. Standing in the way of losing these prehistoric giants forever is a Māori healer. Tohe Ashby is looking for answers held within the ancient knowledge of the first nations of Aotearoa - mātauranga Māori. Discover the roots of indigenous medicine in a final bid to save the last of these great trees. E ara! Ka tangi te Kauri.
"Māori knowledge and Western science, they are not the same. They are not on the same path." - Tohe Ashby
Director: Ngāriki Ngatae | Producer: Karen Sidney
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[@bainesrowena]

Awesome. The soundtrack to this film unifies it beautifully. In one scene, the traditional healer marries his intention with the high vibration emotion of gratitude to the Kauri - the perfect cocktail for manifestation. Their mahi will be making a difference for sure. Congratulations team on a beautiful film.

[@terinaitamai]

Have watched Tohe Ashby before in another kōrero (on film) and his knowledge is amazing. I hope this knowledge is expanded on for all generations to see. Ngā mihi nui mo tō mahi Matua.

[@cleopaehua9337]

Stunning!!

[@maori_heart_nz]

🌿🌿🌿Arohanui xxoo

[@chrisneilan5430]

Can anyone tell me what the prayer/poem recited at the beginning is and where I could get hold of a version of the words?