Ahi Kaa Otara invited Leni Te Ruki Pasene to share her story of creating a home 'off grid' back on ancestral land in Ruatoria. How does one make that journey with your Niuean partner, how has it gone for them, what future, what legacy are they hoping to create. Reflecting on the time they have spent making their home come together, what common factors does Otara and Ruatoria share that continues to inspire your life now?

These questions are a part of what keeps us as Wahine resilient, steadfast, committed on the decisions that we make daily. Ahi Kaa is about saying that as women we have a place, we are important, we matter, and we can support each other in so many different ways. Our objective for putting an event like this is to say that there is much out there that we as women of Otara, have achieved and we have done well. Let's celebrate our wins and let's share in the wins of others and support them by sharing our stories.