Green Drinks: What is really in our clothes?
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Join Tuihana Ohia for a thought-provoking kōrero (conversation) on what’s really in our kākahu, our clothes. Friday 17th July, 6pm at Tātai Manawa, Country Lane.
As part of Plastic Free July, this session invites us to shift our focus beyond takeaway cups and packaging, and into our wardrobes.
Many modern garments contain synthetic fibres like polyester, nylon, acrylic, and elastane, all forms of plastic. Each time these items are washed, tiny microplastics can enter our waterways and eventually our oceans.
Māori people often reflect on their relationship with Papatūānuku, our Earth Mother. Our kākahu (clothes) offer another meaningful way to explore that connection, through what we wear, how we care for it, and what happens when we no longer need it.
Together, we’ll explore questions like:
• What fibres are touching my skin every day?
• Where did this garment come from?
• What happens to it at the end of its life?
• Does it return to Papatūānuku, or remain for generations?
We’ll also share practical ways to:
• Read and understand garment labels
• Get to know the fibres already in your wardrobe
• Extend the life of your kākahu through simple mending
• Choose natural fibres when purchasing
• Consider the whakapapa (lineage) of your clothing
This is an open, inclusive space, focused on learning, reflection, and connection, not judgement.
✨ Reflection to take with you:
“When I look at my wardrobe, what stories are my kākahu telling about my relationship with Papatūānuku?”
Let’s move the conversation beyond packaging and into the everyday choices woven into our lives reconnecting sustainability with identity, wellbeing, and our relationship with taiao (nature).
All are welcome, bring your curiosity and your questions.
Grab a ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/green-drinks-what-is-really-in-your-clothes/tickets
With thanks to Queenstown Lakes District Council.
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Within the sustainable fashion space, Tuihana leads workshops and styling sessions that help wāhine (women) reconnect with identity and hauora (wellbeing) through mindful, values-based choices. She views fashion as rongoā, a powerful tool for self-expression, healing, and transformation. Grounded in kaupapa Māori values, she is also a trusted navigator of wellbeing and founder of T Kaupapa, known for creating meaningful, lasting impact across organisations, communities, and leadership spaces.
As part of Plastic Free July, this session invites us to shift our focus beyond takeaway cups and packaging, and into our wardrobes.
Many modern garments contain synthetic fibres like polyester, nylon, acrylic, and elastane, all forms of plastic. Each time these items are washed, tiny microplastics can enter our waterways and eventually our oceans.
Māori people often reflect on their relationship with Papatūānuku, our Earth Mother. Our kākahu (clothes) offer another meaningful way to explore that connection, through what we wear, how we care for it, and what happens when we no longer need it.
Together, we’ll explore questions like:
• What fibres are touching my skin every day?
• Where did this garment come from?
• What happens to it at the end of its life?
• Does it return to Papatūānuku, or remain for generations?
We’ll also share practical ways to:
• Read and understand garment labels
• Get to know the fibres already in your wardrobe
• Extend the life of your kākahu through simple mending
• Choose natural fibres when purchasing
• Consider the whakapapa (lineage) of your clothing
This is an open, inclusive space, focused on learning, reflection, and connection, not judgement.
✨ Reflection to take with you:
“When I look at my wardrobe, what stories are my kākahu telling about my relationship with Papatūānuku?”
Let’s move the conversation beyond packaging and into the everyday choices woven into our lives reconnecting sustainability with identity, wellbeing, and our relationship with taiao (nature).
All are welcome, bring your curiosity and your questions.
Grab a ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/green-drinks-what-is-really-in-your-clothes/tickets
With thanks to Queenstown Lakes District Council.
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Within the sustainable fashion space, Tuihana leads workshops and styling sessions that help wāhine (women) reconnect with identity and hauora (wellbeing) through mindful, values-based choices. She views fashion as rongoā, a powerful tool for self-expression, healing, and transformation. Grounded in kaupapa Māori values, she is also a trusted navigator of wellbeing and founder of T Kaupapa, known for creating meaningful, lasting impact across organisations, communities, and leadership spaces.
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Where is it happening?
Tātai Manawa, Assembly Room, Country lane,Frankton, New Zealand, Queenstown
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Host or PublisherSustainable Queenstown
