The Kuaka Project – Community Initiative to stop Family Violence

"There is a bit of kaha in that species. It needs to be looked up to."

"This little bird arrives with wisdom of both worlds, “both sides of the veil”, that of the living, and that where those who have passed on dwell"

"Actually it is an ordinary looking bird, small and plain, but it does extraordinary things. We should study it and celebrate it"

"The kuaka make the longest flight of any creature or even man-made plane without refuelling"

"It’s a metaphor for the necessary change amongst our men, respect for the women, te whare tangata, and care for the children, manaaki nga tamariki"

"The kuaka provides a metaphor of facing different wind belts and needing to keep your compass fixed despite challenges"