EP255 – Navigating the Moana & Life | Hinerapa Rupuha on Purpose, Te Ao Māori & Collective Strength

EP255 – Navigating the Moana & Life | Hinerapa Rupuha on Purpose, Te Ao Māori & Collective Strength

From Planting Seeds Podcast by Raniera Rewiri

April 6, 2026 · 1h 9m · Episode 255

About this episode

Hinerapa Rupuha discusses her journey in traditional navigation and the cultural significance of te ao Māori.

In Episode 255 , I sit down with Hinerapa Rupuha , a mana wahine deeply anchored in te ao Māori, with a passion for te reo Māori, traditional navigation, and voyaging. Raised through kōhanga reo and kura kaupapa Māori, Hinerapa attributes much of who she is today to her whānau and the strong foundations laid within Hoani Waititi. Her journey began with a love for the moana through waka ama, which evolved into a deeper curiosity for traditional navigation, a path she has now been committed to for over 10 years. Most recently, she completed a powerful voyage from Aotearoa to Samoa and back, embodying the knowledge, discipline, and connection required to navigate the Pacific using ancestral ways. This is a conversation about identity, discipline, culture, and trusting your path, guided not just by destination, but by who you are becoming. 🔗 Join our online community Seeds of Self: www.skool.com/seeds-of-self

People in this episode

Host: Raniera Rewiri

Guest: Hinerapa Rupuha

Topics covered

  • te ao Māori
  • traditional navigation
  • identity
  • culture
  • collective strength
  • moana

Keywords

  • te reo Māori
  • waka ama
  • voyaging
  • ancestral ways
  • discipline
  • identity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hoani Waititi, kōhanga reo, kura kaupapa Māori

Places: Aotearoa, Samoa

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