This film is introduced by Melita Melita Casha from Te Kura Kaupapa
Māori o Wairarapa in Whakaoriori Masterton.
The Millennium Forest Reserve is more than just a place to walk—it’s a landscape rich with history, culture, and knowledge.
Once part of the vast Kuripuni Forest, this land was home to Māori who understood the deep connection between people and nature. Today, that wisdom lives on through educators like Joseph Potangaroa, who shares the stories, traditions, and the valuable healing power of the native forest.
Join students from Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Wairarapa as they explore and learn about the various trees, their uses, and the lessons they still teach us today.
Discover more through our videos, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support the forest.
