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In this issue of ĀTEA we have the pleasure of sharing an interview with our Smokefree Activator for Tāmaki Makaurau Rudi Williams. He shares his experience, thoughts and feelings on Auahitūroa - a Eulogy to tobacco.

In this months Ātea newsletter we interview Hāpai PIA Intern Whetumarama Timutimu.

Kia Ora e hoa, thank you for joining us today. Ko wai koe, nō hea koe?

Ko Te Kurataiaho Kapea tōku ingoa, nō Ngāti Whatua ahau.

Dr. Margaret Clark (Ngāti Awa) is a registered dentist working part-time at Ora Toa and Novo Smiles in Wellington City, and works on the executive committee for Te Ao mārama. We had the privilege of speaking to Margaret about her experiences working as a Māori dentist in Aotearoa.

Who is Margaret Clark?

The honest, the raw and the real – breastfeeding from the perspective of first – time māmā Lizzie Strickett

The reality of breastfeeding is, it is hard work. A lot of kids have tongue ties now and they can chew up the old nipples.

Whakanoa is the process of removing tapu. There are many rituals and processes to remove tapu, usually involving kai or water, and always involving kōrero. Each fortnight we whakanoa with kōrero from community leaders and Hauora Advocates. This week we celebrate World Smokefree Day and check-in with the women tasked with advocating for a Smokefree Aotearoa- Stephanie Erick.