05/07/2025
Whanau, I am thrilled to share with you my recent encounter with a Pakeha wahine who is dedicated to supporting our community. She contacted me last night regarding her efforts to promote MJZ and asked about my interest in obtaining fish heads. This inquiry sparked memories of my previous experiences, where I would receive bins from a customer and distribute the contents freely within our whare. Our kuia and kamatua would often visit, and I would offer to cook fresh snapper heads for them. I took great care in preparing the dish, adding onions, water, and coconut cream, and serving it with a side of wheel bread and real butter. The joy and satisfaction of our elders as they savored this simple yet nourishing meal were truly heartwarming. My Pakeha wahine supporter rung me last night, she has now established a connection with someone who can provide a supply of fresh fish heads and frames, as he recieves them.This development presents exciting opportunities for our community, and I look forward to exploring this further.