They say the pathway to leadership is through service, and that’s why there is no greater tanga than tea-towel-tanga. Reusable dishes build whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and responsibility. Convenience is stealing these moments from us, selling us single-use plates and cutlery. Doing the dishes is about circular systems, whakapapa, and doing right by Papatūānuku. So crack out the crockery, grab a tea towel, and save money while honouring our atua and each other.

During the festive season, we see a huge spike in consumption and consequently, para filling up our landfills. Gift experiences, be of service, share excess kai, feed the whānau and gift nothing at all. Slow down, do less, relax and enjoy the season. Rest is resistance after all!