Te iti a Tuhoe
ka kata te po

No matter how small Tuhoe are (in number)
Their laughter resounds through the night

This saying introduces Anaru Paine from the Tuhoe tribe. He grew up amongst his mother’s people around Tauarau Marae in Ruatoki which is located in the Urewera region of Aotearoa New Zealand. His father is of Scottish descent.

As the introductory saying implies, Tuhoe people have a love of deep belly laughter. They will laugh at the face of darkness. Deep belly laughter is known to be one of the highest of the healing arts. It is the fastest way to erase fear. All Maori Healers featured on this website are renowned for their ability to bring forth the deep belly laughter within others.

Anaru’s passion for the healing arts was ignited by his elders. Observing, participating, learning from masters in his own extended family.

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