The Maori way of life: cultivating magic and freedom in the everyday | FULL DOCUCMENTARY

Meet the Karenas, a Maori family of eight, 50 wild horses, a beach, a mountain and a burnt-down house. Peter Karena and his wife Colleen fight to inculcate in their children the qualities of independence, bravery, and happiness amidst the breathtaking scenery of New Zealand's untamed Ruahine Mountains.
The family doesn't have many worldly possessions, but they are physically endowed in a way that most of us can only imagine. The kids play and go on hunts while riding bareback. They are tremendously confident, fearless, and untamed, acting as if risk is an alien concept.
Documentary: This Way of Life
Directed by: Thomas Burstyn
Production: Cloud South Film
#documentary #freedocumentary #nature #incredible #fulldocumentary #film #māori #culture #family #magic #life #meaning

[@nikolevamarasi6870]

“What I do for a living is that I live for a living, what I do for income is whatever I can without comprising my integrity. If I can combine the two - the living and the income - then that’s good.” Words to live by.

[@Trey_Stylez-3066]

Difference is you work to live. They don't. They live to work. They they need to go to a 9am to 5pm job and worry bout school drop offs, or uni trips or that city life. They got everything they need, the hunting, the horses for exploring and gatherings, the country and valleys and ocean and most of all. Their family. And if they take up smoking cigarettes. Easy done. The Te Arawa Trail. Which is a pathway that runs from the top of new zealand to the bottom and along that trail are tobbaco trees. The native fruits and veggies and plants and herbs along with british introduced tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, apples, lemons etc. They have everything they need. Except their whare. Aka home. Their marae aka family gathering place past and present and future. Their peace and harmony.

[@bellab8412]

Would love to see another documentary on this beautiful family

[@aimee_ft_aaliyah8393]

I agree

[@TeenaTeAwhe-b2h]

They split up after this doco

[@amyfinlayson]

@@TeenaTeAwhe-b2h how did you find that out>

[@bellab8412]

@@TeenaTeAwhe-b2h oh no, that's really sad to hear. Hope they are happy

[@shelbyw6135]

​@@TeenaTeAwhe-b2hare you telling the truth or are you all kaka

[@andrejmjansen2671]

Incredibly beautiful. Living from the heart and making money without losing his integrity. A true and powerful man, this Peter.

[@shelleycossar9733]

Your stepfather is evil, no doubt about it but as hard as it is to live in your fragile situation it has given you so much insight into how you should treat people and your family. Your family philosophy, morals and values are so heartwarming. I feel so sad for you that you don't have the love and support of your father. He is the one who is missing out on so much. You and your family are amazing ! Keep doing what you're doing its fabulous xx best of luck

[@Rodtang-x5z]

Colleen is an aunty of mine and comes from a huge family herself. Her mum is a beautiful lady, Nana Nini (Doreen) always smiling and a story to share when the mood takes her. I do work for a lands trust with Colleens sister, Donna, who is also a lovely soul. If anyone was to ever meet Colleens mum, you'd know where all the love and devotion Colleen has for her family comes from. And Peter is just an awesome dad and provider who loves his wife dearly...he goes hard for his family. A beautiful family indeed...❤

[@jngazy526]

Kia ora . So Peter and Colleen didn't separate???? Ok m reading a lot of nasty comments on here about them splitting up cause Peter left Colleen for the person who made this documentary.

[@peterteohaere4986]

Remember Colleen's only Brother Wally but my sister was friends with her oldest sister Wendy.me and her other sister were the same age Leola and Louise was the same age as my older brother. Their mum was friends with my parents until we moved to Australia. Last time I saw her mum was at both my parents funeral with Louise and Emma 2016.

[@ben-jam-in6941]

@@jngazy526Ya I read some chatter on here about a women in Germany he met while on a trip to promote the documentary. Then that he dumped the family and was possibly training horses in Germany. Something about a picture of Peter training horses in Germany but that they couldn’t find any information on the internet now or any references to help back the comment. Dang I sure hope and pray that it’s all bull and the comment above is the reality.

[@jngazy526]

@@ben-jam-in6941 Yup they did separate and the mothers single and living in Hastings. The children are in their 25- 30s now and are mostly married . They had 9 children in the end before they split and the girls are stunners just like their mama .

[@swtd3334rmz]

@@jngazy526Do you know the family? I saw Aurora Fb I hope she’s taking care.

[@thefringesalon4871]

What in the gypsy horse loving hippy way of life is this magic!?! Peter looks like a Marvel character and his wife and children are so precious and beautiful. I Loved this!,,

[@vlone3858]

In new zealand this way of life and attitude is quite common

[@geofftoia968]

I take my hat off to you and your wife bro,you two are free spirited souls who live a life most people only dream of,God bless to you and your whanau

[@jamainechase6119]

Bro he’s full of shit this guy.!! He left this family for the producer and took off too Germany with her

[@Staroy]

@@jamainechase6119 You are full of bullshit you mean. You make up lies because you are envious he has a better life than you

[@jngazy526]

And how do you know this?

[@Staroy]

@@jngazy526 Ignore it, he is making it up for attention

[@roysmythe3760]

I keep watching this video over and over... This situation is so familiar but there's a young man who I admire and respect an old soul God Bless brother...

[@andrejmjansen2671]

I watched it twice. Thank you from my heart❤️

[@MrMurraymanson]

I read enjoyed this doco and very much liked Peter,his wife and family.May JEHOVAH bless them all.Its very sad father and son don’t get along.

[@charlestehuia9263]

After living in Waimarama for a while and up in Tarawera where Peter was hunting , this is a man and way of life I can respect . I wish things would have worked out for them but however , Pete always reminded me of Jim Morrison of the Doors,and I think he is a wonderful guy and as a fellow horseman myself and lover of horses I really admire their spirit and courage to raise their beautiful children as they see fit and that reflects in their children ❤

[@julietoliver4759]

Just beautiful. I would have loved to have been raised by such warm hearted truly loving parents.

[@shelleycossar9733]

Beautiful parents. What a life. Hardships come and you overcome with great humility. So inspirational. So well spoken. I love this story. Wishing your family all the best. x

[@anapoles2920]

i totally agree so humble

[@2natree854]

I remember watching this on TV a few years back. Good, honest documentary. Those children probably have families of their own now.

[@AllIsWellaus]

An inspiring beautiful Māori family. I'm sorry for what has happened. There's so much love in this family. My experience as a child learning about the Māori culture installed the happiness and love that I've needed to carry through my life. As a Pākehā woman I feel there's still so much we can do collectively as a nation to raise marginal communities and our most vulnerable to make our nation a happier place. I love my country but I sometimes find it hard to be proud of it when you look at our history from colonialism, the British politicians and today's attitudes. We have a lot to be proud of but again there needs to be more support.

[@anthonydemalmanche4924]

Ka Pai bro

[@hardlydavidson1937]

All lies they need to tell the truth that they migrated in from South East Asia only 650 years ago and about the people who were already living in nz. Also how queen Victoria saved them if it wasn't for Queen Victoria there wouldn't be any Maoris around.

[@aerobets1]

@@hardlydavidson1937👀 are you telling the truth?

[@kororakei8191]

@@hardlydavidson1937WISHFUL THINKING PAKEHA!!!

[@hardlydavidson1937]

@kororakei8191 truth hurts aye

[@TUPELO_HUNNY]

These children have amazing parents. They are very fortunate to live away from cities and in sync with nature❤❤❤ someone has ALOT of bad karma searching for him 😢 you reap what you sow

[@rimawihone]

Prime Time best viewing and a number #1 hit in the old TV format! Well done. A neighbour in the Urewera's Nga Putahi

[@IstvanLivesOnYouTube]

Fantastic documentary, thIs channel Is VERY UNDERRATED.

[@mostpeople_]

The kids will be young adults now. Would love to see a follow up documentary.

[@Memyself-g5m]

Pita had an affair and left the family not long after this. Colleen was left to raise the kids on her own.

[@slctph]

Seriously? If true they should still do an update on the family!

[@Memyself-g5m]

@@slctph there will never be an update! Pita hooked up with the producer not long after this, got her pregnant and ran with her to Germany. Bruh, I’m from flaxmere. 10 minutes away from Omahu. EVERYONE here knows what he did to Colleen, the kids and the Karena’s

[@mamaraah2578]

@@slctphThe parents are divorced. I’m sure this is true unfortunately.

[@KaseyKepa]

@@Memyself-g5mhow do yous know? is there somewhere where we can see any updates? i believe you just wanna see where they are now

[@conradpaul5145]

this whanau are so awesome and inspiring the kids are so full of spirit and love and mum and dad are so hardworking and humble and loving i really enjoyed this doco and i hope the whanau get to where they want to be in life! id love to see another one on how they are all doing now there is a lot to learn from Peter and Colleen such heart and soul in the both of them and all their kids have that same spirit and joy for life so uncorrupted by the materialistic world that exists outside of theirs i totally love it.

[@jngazy526]

This is the second time I've watched this and I thoroughly enjoyed both times. I'd love to see a recent documentary of this amazing whãnau. These beautiful children and their passion for horses and the whenūa just gave me goosebumps. These parents and especially their father is just one teaching institution of his own. The father /arsonist needs his head read ,that's if the old goats still alive. Would love to see a now version of this whãnau.

[@blueamenaa749]

Beautiful. This way of life is so inspiring. ❤❤❤

[@yesbutno3450]

The wife seems like a great mother and a very thoughtful person.

[@ngaroimatangarino5027]

Peter makes my heart very happy his resolve and integrity to his whanau is Truly amazing Kiaora Koutou katoa Kia kaha Kia mana wanting aroha mai

[@shoutatthesky]

And then he cheated on his wife and destroyed the family. Great guy!

[@tessobrien8364]

I really dont think he would have done that to his family... How do you even know this

[@shoutatthesky]

@@tessobrien8364 I'm not making it up. It's pretty common knowledge.

[@ChrisTenalach77777]

I have a lot of respect for you and your family and afcours the way of life. Be proud of it. The land the people and the beautiful nature you are living in. The rest of the world is running after fals illusions and dreams. But you, sir, you are living the right dream. The best wishes to all of you.

[@bridget_lisar2785]

These kids must have families of their own now ❤. Such a shame what happened & horrible that koro & son didn't get along. I hope all ended well for mum & the kids 💕. Beautiful family.

[@earthsign7568]

Yes, loving your kids can save your life.

[@thorporter8319]

This man is just pure and true ! Beautiful brother I hope I meet you one day I’ve grown up in the bay so it’s possible haha

[@ruthmitipelo4624]

Such a amazing family going through trials and tribulations ❤️💛🌻

[@brianwhetton9621]

I wish the Karenas all the peace, health, happiness & prosperity that they hope for. I like their way of life & it's a shame that modern society is so money oriented. God bless you all.

[@kaeinpatterson6557]

Kia Ora this my my family my mothers 2nd cousin this randomly came to my KZbin feed, looks like god is answer my prayers family is everything hopefully I will be here this year

[@victoriarose7111]

These beautiful family show such resilience during hardship and so much love for one another amazing skills living off the land.what a great natural life lost to many of the new generation coming through.

[@adamboshart4149]

I've watched a couple videos You are an inspiring family I have shed heaps of tears... empathy and joy Please... everyone with a new family or planning for a family or with an old family... Don't be too poor to PAY ATTENTION this is honest, healthy, wholesome living That harms no one And helps everyone by example Thank you ❤ ❤❤

[@DorisPohe]

I so enjoy watching this family, Father & Mother very caring loving children free easy nothing holding them back, wonderful life don't change it for anything ❤❤❤❤

[@Japp2808]

Anymore on this family.... Keep them coming 100%...

[@shaeheart]

Peter had an affair with a German woman and had a baby with her and left the family

[@HannahBeWhitty]

@@shaeheart Woah. How do you know that? I tried to find any news articles on this guy online and came up with a blank.

[@shaeheart]

@@HannahBeWhitty it was posted by several people on social media and internet forums. Eventually the filmmaker confirmed it in the comments of the film's Facebook page with a basic comment along the lines of 'sadly this is true'. The family had travelled to Europe to promote the film. There was some footage several years ago of him training horses in Germany but I can't find it anymore. Everything on him seems to have completely disappeared.

[@versevica]

Th ol fullahs hard heartedness & pride is depriving everyone else who wants family bonding, fellowship and soul sharing. I wish there was an update on how things are going now.

[@dozzi53]

A Fantastic video. What a wonderful life for their beautiful children. I had a step mother and she was a hateful person to me as I was another woman’s child. I am not a 100% that she broke my parents up but I never felt love from her and when I was told she died I never cried a tear. Am I a horrible person? No. What was done to me growing up made me Hard. I can feel so much love in this family. God Bless you all.

[@elisecruz827]

Thank you for this doc on a truly inspirational family. To have the courage of your convictions to live a beautiful life are people I can admire

[@susanfitzherbert2320]

Thank you for sharing your. selves on every level. Looking forward to another one. Love to hear how you guys are going. You are wonderful parents , beautiful lucky children. Don't worry about your step dad he is sounding like a narcissist who is mentally ill. Peter you are wonderful and you will never be like him. Love and Blessings to your beautiful wife and your kids.

[@mkt1037]

Omg what a beautiful family, so taken care of and surrpunded by love. So amazing to see my whanau. Much much love 🏞💗🔥👏

[@anniewalden9697]

I saw this movie a while back - my admiration for this family is deep and I am somewhat nervous of horses. Thought I could watch it again but it is rather emotional for me. Beautifully filmed here in this glorious country. I wish this family only the best......Thank You...........

[@SLICE_Full_Doc]

Thanks so much!

[@blancafernandezcrego6629]

Beautiful freedom family. Thanks for leave us see your life

[@perfect7128]

Love your channel ❤

[@kierancarter3693]

What amazing family such a good father

[@myssee]

its sad the jealousy from his dad came to that point. To destroy huge family legacy for the sake of utter selfishness and ill feelings towards his son, the impact is his mokopuna are effected by it all. Peter you can see he still cared about his dad in some way, all he was doing was living life with is family in the family home that was rich with history, whakapapa, connection. Colleen and Peter have given their babies the best childhood. Its also sad that their relationship did not last as i thought it would, but they got beautiful children who have lived a rich life and learned the best skills. Now in 2024 they would all be young adults living their own lives but keeping the core values they were taught.

[@deepsilk]

amazing documentary

[@SLICE_Full_Doc]

Thank you!

[@JabSugarAnderson]

Amazing documentary.

[@SLICE_Full_Doc]

Thanks so much!

[@anapoles2920]

such a beautiful family may Godbless you all xx

[@denisemilne1330]

What a lovely family.

[@leekorkmann3704]

Inspiring. You are a beautiful family. Bless you all. Stay true to yourselves ❤

[@patriciamoke15]

This is a good documentary enjoyed it, be good to know what happened to this family

[@SLICE_Full_Doc]

Thanks!

[@donnangatai9281]

There is a God and he loves you and your beautiful family God bless ❤😊❤😊 I'm from Taranaki much love ❤️❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@wakaroawaata1586]

Great parents wonderful indeed even though certain things happen that are not worthy. Stay close to each other whanau, life is still amazing.

[@Superleelee]

My family were from Taylorville, i lived there with my grandparent when i was a baby back in the early 1960s. My grandfather was part of mine rescue, back in the 1930s. Morgans, Coates, Glenn. My aunty madge used to say, dont dig in the garden because if you go too deep you will fall into the mine. My sister would never go past the front gate because she didnt want to fall into the mine. Fun times.

[@robynelks9134]

This is a beautiful family who don’t deserve this 😢❤️

[@waynetaylor121]

Wow!These kids can ride,and bear back...😊

[@GreenstoneFeather]

❤❤ngawwwwww what a gorjuss family...they were dealt a raw deal that step dad isn't too loving tho the children still love ther grandparents..such a wholesome lifestyle mum n dad are soooo beautiful I hope they and all the the tamariki are doing well....any updates?❤❤❤❤ this whanau

[@ambaoliva888]

How precious this whanau an the life that they have ❤️ so beautiful

[@foodtasty7622]

Love this family so much ❤❤ keep doing what use are doing with your whanau.. the negativity will eventually leave as they have shown themselves of how we should never be... my husband said if we were there he would gladly bash them for you.. hehehe

[@stanleyedwardrangitauira3190]

Awesome this is about tuhoe na tamariki o tekohu❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@zealantis]

Yea brother. But you've worded your sentence wrong. we do not "own" land, that is a pakeha concept, we PROTECT land. Sadly alot of our tribes lost the protection for the land and now the beautiful sites are destroyed, lakes polluted, and native forests are dying, while they keep planting their species on our land, more than half of the native trees have been killed and replaced.

[@PaMahia]

Beautiful family live off the land so sad to see grandmother don't give love back to grandkids his step dad so nasty to him turning his wife against them grandkids a the most important things in life it is so sod😥

[@deanalye9597]

Wow....how wonderful to lizten to one so wise

[@stuartube13]

The "father" contradicted himself, gaslighting narcissist can't accept his "wife's son" SMH...What a great little family, pity about the "relatives"

[@elizabethlejika3812]

Please make a follow up documentary.

[@joshjameskiwibushman]

shot, what a great lifestyle

[@GraceP356]

2024 update please!!!

[@mamaraah2578]

The parents divorced years ago. Rumour mill is that the dad Peter had an affair and left Colleen.

[@leepizarro]

​@@mamaraah2578 the rumor mill, so you dont know for sure, but youre spreading rumors. Shame on you.

[@leepizarro]

​@@mamaraah2578 the rumor mill, so you dont know for sure, but youre spreading rumors. Shame on you.

[@timkruse9912]

what a rich life looks like,

[@willwick4353]

The father is narcissist.Power to you and your family brother.

[@janieterrel681]

I’m so sad to hear he left his wife and his beautiful family,,,,his children will never be the same, and his courageous wife will carry the burden of his desertion.

[@debwlovelife2455]

Blessings whanau Ataahua

[@rhondajacob1704]

Man its been year since i seen this doco atleast 10

[@sharonsheehy3128]

Cool story ,shame his father had a chip on his shoulder,,, love the whanau, and the horses and the land ,,,

[@travisbally52]

Good 👍 man grate horse menshipe

[@tessobrien8364]

Are there any updates on this beautiful family.... Would love to know if they are doing ok etc.... This family shows us what is so very wrong in this world... Please could there be a update

[@aimee_ft_aaliyah8393]

Yes please how can we find out how the family's doing now

[@joshdouglas8266]

How is this family doing now?

[@amyfinlayson]

Does anybody know when this was filmed?

[@jamainechase6119]

2012

[@amyfinlayson]

@@jamainechase6119 thanks ! i wish there was more episodes

[@ngaroimatangarino5027]

Mayjehovah be with you

[@Memyself-g5m]

For a house that has had so many generations, you would think they would take care of it out of respect for the tupuna that built it!! “I’m not gunna be bullied into paying rent” Common people WAKE UP!! There is absolutely more to this story you all know nothing about!.

[@willwick4353]

Like what enlighten us

[@Memyself-g5m]

@@willwick4353 they were squatting, brought a lot of mamae to the whanau. Ran to Germany with the producer and left Colleen to raise all the kids on her own. Colleen and the kids still in the bay, Pita never been back. Enlightened now?

[@willwick4353]

@@Memyself-g5m Thanks for that understand this is shocking

[@tessobrien8364]

How do you even know this

[@Memyself-g5m]

@@tessobrien8364 Im from here.

[@natethen2595]

❤❤❤❤❤❤ COOL WHANAU!!

[@Tapdat683]

Churr my bro you be good in acting ....you got that Hollywood factor reals I bet they will scoop you up

[@rikiwikeepa4684]

I remember this Tangata seen documentary about him way back Mauri Ora

[@rikiwikeepa4684]

These kids be all grown up now 👍🏾

[@aimee_ft_aaliyah8393]

Can we see and update or name

[@mattimatti9227]

NZ FREE RANGE RIGHT THERE CUZZI CHRRRR

[@markbillington3535]

Yip, I do that cool stuff with my kids too so we'll done.....but we are all New Zealanders bro so hope your lovely kids grow up to love New Zealand.. but could see how your vid soon turned to the very clever sob story, which many of us have been thru. Either go forward in life or go way way back to the past but don't do the guilt trip. Sad your lovely kids are showing being filmed playing with little English and French soldiers, as you've taught them to say.........they have been taught to hold a grudge for sure..........sad but hope you all have a good life as I want for my kids too. Life is too short for hate. ❤

[@amyfinlayson]

Is there any more episodes on this family?

[@jamainechase6119]

No more episodes as Peter left the wife and kids for the producer of this doco. Crazy huh

[@amyfinlayson]

@@jamainechase6119 what?? no way! the poor wife 🥺

[@jamainechase6119]

@@amyfinlayson yeah super crazy.!! So not only did that lady producer make a good little doco on the family but then decides to take the husband with her.!! Weird how Peter comes across as the ultimate family man. Dudes full of shit

[@amyfinlayson]

@@jamainechase6119 im so shocked too! he came across like such an honest bloke. I wonder how the wife is going with the kids. :( that would be hard doing it alone. Im a solo mum with one baby and its already hard let alone 5 kids

[@m.rose666]

What a beautiful whanau

[@anthonydemalmanche4924]

MEAN MAORI MEAN ❤

[@pecerusty8308]

Very sad to see and know their house was burn down and the grand father hate his son's

[@Korosmurf89]

No doubt the farther is a cruel and evil character but for peter and his family is all inspiring a story of keeping your integrity over all and not conspiring to the norm and white picket fence.wherever they are now in life i hipe they are doing well.

[@als423]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@lucan76]

Step father is deluded,and can't stand his stepson is living better than himself,you can tell by the way he says "he's tried to assert power",step father is toxic and jealous,the son is living his best life

[@joerongomaki5047]

What Ever happened to the Family

[@chereejackson3886]

Aueeeee 🥺🥺🥺Kia kaha whanau..so sad about Ur papakainga, but I all will get there.n

[@ElizabethKamsen]

The man has a brave heart, a wise man. ALPHA male!

[@leonpatrick5606]

We are the kaitiaki of this beautiful land we call Aotearoa, not owners, that is a Pakeha conception.

[@leonpatrick5606]

@auintogold4725 You're asleep, buddie, your tupuna would be disappointed. When they said OUR LAND, they were meaning for all the generations to come. They knew exactly what they were talking about. Whatungarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua. Maori are taking the land back because the government is destroying it and wasting our taxed dollars on rubbish ideas and lining their pockets.

[@Palenapa-l3s]

He aha te mea nui i tenei ao? He tangata,he tangata,he tangata.. isn't that a Maori saying or proverb or something.its sad to see whanau like this and the whole World's watching,i don't know what's going on up there in your hinengaro (brain) the father &son , just look at your beautiful mokos and children , you'd think the elder would know better being older and wiser, but no,he sounded a bit nasty when I heard him talking to the lady.. And the son's not helping things by saying on the documentary that his father doesn't tell the truth about who shot what on their hunting trips back in the day .😔 But this young falla sounds alright his wife and kids all happy,at least he's got no bulldog or fist tattooed all over him,he just wants to do good and the right things for his young family, where ever they go from here i hope to God they succeed ,e mihi atu kia koe e hoa mau tonu ki o tumanako me hoki to whanau ataahua God bless

[@JB-eg1tb]

This dad is all about control... I hope karma gets him sooner than later. I can only imagine the anger this guy has towards his son because he couldn't control Peter. His mom though... my goodness how complicated this is. All because of pride.

[@kierancarter3693]

Some ppl win the lottery and some ppl are the lottery

[@lesteranddonna]

This is an isolated case !

[@jdrei5080]

Most would not resonate with this. A long time gotten.