26/08/2026
Hey whanau and friends - I have the great privilege of being part of the crew sailing Te Matau a Maui Voyaging Waka from Napier to Samoa, Fiji and back to Aotearoa.
This epic journey retraces the ancestral pathways of the Takitimu waka, reconnecting descendants across Te Moananui-a-kiwa through traditional celestial navigation, cultural exchange, environmental stewardship, and the revitalisation of Pacific voyaging knowledge. The voyage is called "Te Hokinga Takitimu" and my personal connection to "The Return" is that my maternal grandfather was born in Fiji.
If you are keen to follow along this journey please follow the a Rangi page for daily updates. Due to having limited internet and contact for up to 2 months I have closed my online stores until the end of October 2026. Apologies for any hassles. If you are in Hawke's Bay and need a Fat Spatula fix, you can still purchase my creations at The Department of Curiosities and Fine Things.
I am excited to be supporting this important kaupapa and I am looking forward to fulfilling my childhood dream of becoming a salty sea-dog .... arrrrrhhh me hearties.
