Designed as a digital zine, Cameron’s project sets out to platform diverse Māori voices and perspectives showcasing that Tākaro lives in dance, hākinakina, kura taiao, pūrākau, maramataka rhythms, and everyday community practice. Rather than defining Tākaro, Cameron allows people to define it for themselves.

Throughout her internship, Cameron immersed herself in kaupapa Māori wellbeing spaces, attending both the Kauora Wānanga in Paraparaumu and the Tākaro Wānanga in Tāmaki Makaurau. These experiences shaped her understanding of Indigenous movement systems and strengthened the cultural foundations of her project.

Cameron conducted many interviews spanning dance practitioners, kura taiao rangatahi, pūrākau-informed facilitators, and hākinakina perspectives. Her interviews were thoughtful and intentional, capturing not only what people do in Tākaro spaces, but how they feel, interpret, and embody Tākaro culturally, spiritually, physically, and relationally.

The final zine is rich and layered. It includes interview features, wānanga reflections, a maramataka-informed Tākaro reading, vibrant photo spreads, an interactive “What atua wāhine are you?” quiz, and even a Tākaro Bingo activity page. There is something in it for everyone whether you’re drawn to storytelling, creative engagement, reflection, or playful learning.

Visually, the zine is cohesive and professionally presented. Cameron’s attention to design, layout, and flow elevates the kaupapa while keeping it accessible and engaging. It feels contemporary without losing cultural grounding.

Tāngata o Tākaro highlights the diversity of Māori movement expression and reinforces the power of storytelling as a form of research and knowledge sharing. Through this creative medium, Cameron has shown that Tākaro is not confined to sport or structured play, it is ancestral, relational, seasonal, artistic, and constantly evolving.

Her work stands as both a celebration of our people and a creative contribution to the growing Tākaro movement.