A special place, to live, grow, find peace and love
Forever changing, but with familiar landmarks that offer you comfort, a home
Panoramic views, iconic features, humble dwellings, blessed by ghosts and protected by fierce
tradition
Nurtured by whanau with a spiritual gift, handed down and shared through generations
The most stunning summers, serene autumns that provide sustenance and joy
With challenging winters and wonderous springtimes that encourage change, bring wisdom
A person lucky enough to visit will find themselves, and find peace, find solutions, find friends
While those who take care of this gift, grow and understand it takes the people working together
guided by knowledge from the ages
A place created to nurture the living, cherish those past, welcome visitors and others just travelling past
Founded by connected whanau with a strong sense of pride, a purpose, a calling or just a place to hide
Great grandparents, parents, siblings, uncles and aunts destined to return
Take their place overlooking the living from hill tops once known as free-land by those of us lucky enough to be raised here
We love you Hongoeka.
Tony Cutting, April 2025
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