Ko Waianakarua te Awa

Exploring Katiki beach, 

stream mouth fan,

searching for agates,
sea washed taonga.

Rock tower winner,

27 precarious cobbles,

uneven substrate, 

balance,

patience.

Car part plastic,

sea stones, toki.

Kai Tahu trails,

Moeraki bound.

Professor Panics Parachute,
inclusive, cooperative,
games of fun.

Waianakarua river sampling,
rock licking prohibited,
native algae - kapai te awa!

 Ka kite ano te taonga,
your tapu - karakia blessed,
free to find your turangawaewae.