Storytelling Rekindle’s commitment “to work with an extraordinary whānau of craftspeople who are passionate about resourceful craft for the wellbeing of people and planet.”

The theme of the mahi (work) with the Centre for the Great Turning is truly at another level - to reconnect deeply with ourselves as a village.

Storytelling Rekindle’s commitment “to work with an extraordinary whānau of craftspeople who are passionate about resourceful craft for the wellbeing of people and planet.”

I moved to Aotearoa New Zealand in 2023. Here, I am at a tino rangatiratanga (absolute sovereignty, self-determination) gathering in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Photo credit: Séku Skandan

Circability community event in Otautahi Christchurch. I align with their mission of “All ages, all abilities, all cultures - better together.“

I share Rekindle / Resourceful Craft’s commitment of “honouring te Tiriti o Waitangi guides us in laying a foundation for how we want to go forward into the future and shape our organisation.”

The theme of the mahi (work) with the Centre for the Great Turning is truly at another level - to reconnect deeply with ourselves as a village.

Showcasing the use of traditional methods to gather and create with natural materials with tutors of Rekindle.

A portrait session with Bear Heart, whose recent devotions are with Tracks: Rites of Passage Foundation and men’s groups in Ōtautahi Christchurch, offering events such as International Men's Day.

I am enamored by the possibility of men gathering intentionally to understand and heal themselves, together. To document these sensitive spaces is extraordinary.

Rekindle’s vision of “to work with an extraordinary whānau of craftspeople who are passionate about resourceful craft for the wellbeing of people and planet” resonates with me.

Panel of speakers at Decult Conference at Tūranga.

A scene from a workshop with Jaime Howell from the Centre for the Great Turning. The theme: to reconnect deeply with ourselves and with others.

Can you imagine making your teambuilding day even more meaningful and a cherished memory for all? I’ve got you covered!

Traveling with the founder and owner of Cafecita Coffee to Chiapas, Mexico, to meet, interview, and photograph the women growers of organic, fair-trade coffee. The beautiful combination of work, service, learning, and storytelling art!

Anke Richter opens the Decult Conference in 2024 at Tūranga - the first of its kind ever in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Inner work with fellow men here in Aotearoa New Zealand has become a major part of my professional as well as personal work.

The celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Daybreak Star Cultural Center, a soul-stirring gathering to be remembered. I wrote about it here.

Jen Stevie listens to a mentee at the summer speed mentoring event at UC Centre of Entrepreneurship in 2025.

Working with Conscious Impact in Nepal. The coming together of people to create better livelihoods, to share culture, and improve the health of the soils and environment is magical.

Working with Conscious Impact in Nepal. The coming together of people to create better livelihoods, to share culture, and improve the health of the soils and environment is magical.

Working with Cafecita Coffee in Chiapas, Mexico, to meet, interview, and photograph the women growers of organic, fair-trade coffee. The beautiful combination of work, service, learning, and storytelling art!

Capturing moments of pure brotherhood, friendship, connection, support, unity has become a foundation of my mahi (work) and offering to all of my clients.

Weaving with traditional methods in rural Oaxaca, Mexico, with En Via.

One of the grandest public art piece I’ve witnessed was at Burning Man, a mindblowing gathering of 50,000+ filled with creativity + community.

Showcasing and promoting connectedness, diversity, and inclusive is my passion.

Supporting causes that matter to me with my presence & cameras. Photo credit: a fellow supporter of peace

A rally calling for equality and peace.

I enjoy supporting local businesses such as Ecocare Gardening that prioritises native plants and offer chemical-free garden care - it’s social & environmental care.

Participant of a week-long workshop at the Feathered Pipe Ranch, a holistic retreat centre in Montana, U.S.

Cherish Christchurch is a wellness centre brings people together in a safe, nurturing environment in the heart of the city.

Cherish Christchurch is a wellness centre brings people together in a safe, nurturing environment in the heart of the city.

Filming Tux Severne of Lost Tribe Aotearoa for a video project.

Iza Thomson facilitates-teaches an earthbuilding workshop in Okuti Valley in the Banks Peninsula. We filmed a short of this special day learning with our hands.

Making people feel comfortable, open, and safe to bring out their true, authentic voice is one of my superpowers. Stories flow out naturally as a result.

Decult Conference at Tūranga - the first of its kind ever in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Jagdev Sidhu listens to a mentee at the summer speed mentoring event at UC Centre of Entrepreneurship in 2025.

A portrait session with Bear Heart, whose recent devotions are with Tracks: Rites of Passage Foundation and men’s groups in Ōtautahi Christchurch, offering events such as International Men's Day.

Anke and Dennis close the Decult Conference in 2024 at Tūranga - the first of its kind ever in Aotearoa New Zealand.

“Our tutors align themselves with our teaching and learning values of being self-aware, reflective, compassionate, kind, encouraging, patient, respectful, inclusive and non-judgemental, and are able to relate to people from a range of backgrounds and experiences.“ - Rekindle/Resourceful Craft

Pete Howard of UC Centre of Entrepreneurship opens the summer speed mentoring event in 2025.

Showcasing the use of traditional methods to gather and create with natural materials with tutors of Rekindle.

Working with Conscious Impact in Nepal was one of the greatest lived experiences of my life. It’s the totality of the human experience everyday.

With Cafecita Coffee in Chiapas, Mexico, to meet, interview, and photograph the women growers of organic, fair-trade coffee.

Decult Conference at Tūranga. Photographed to keep participants anonymous.

The celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Daybreak Star Cultural Center, a soul-stirring gathering to be remembered. I wrote about it here.

The coming together of people to create better livelihoods and share culture & ideas. With Conscious Impact in Nepal.

Working with Conscious Impact in Nepal. The coming together of people to create better livelihoods, to share culture, and improve the health of the soils and environment is magical.

My drone is very helpful to show larger projects, such as this interactive piece by the Intranurture team at the Burning Man in Nevada, U.S.

Supporting fellow artists has been a real gift. Carlos Militante offers divine, relaxing sound baths with multi-instrumental goodness.

Supporting causes that matter to me with my presence & cameras have provided the opportunity to connect with folks from a wide array of backgrounds.

A rally in solidarity for unity and peace.

Supporting causes that matter to me have taught me tremendously. I am always reminded of our interconnectedness.

I enjoy supporting local businesses such as Ecocare Gardening that prioritises native plants and offer chemical-free garden care - it’s social & environmental care.

Cherish Christchurch is a wellness centre brings people together in a safe, nurturing environment in the heart of the city.

Cherish Christchurch is a wellness centre brings people together in a safe, nurturing environment in the heart of the city.

A very special wānanga hosted by Tamiaho Searancke to learn and practice Māori traditional weaponry. The emotions and knowledge shared truly deepened my connection to and appreciation for the whenua (land) and Māori culture & history.

A very special wānanga hosted by Tamiaho Searancke to learn and practice Māori traditional weaponry. The emotions and knowledge shared truly deepened my connection to and appreciation for the whenua (land) and Māori culture & history.

Documenting the spaceholding of Mia of Mothertree. The community that she has cultivated is inclusive and values the care of the planet and one another.

A gathering for Mothertree to storytell the business’ kaupapa (principles, values).

Iza Thomson facilitates-teaches an earthbuilding workshop in Okuti Valley in the Banks Peninsula. We filmed a short of this special day learning with our hands.

Aaron Hāpuku demonstrating Māori traditional weaponry with Kahuraki Bronsson-George at a Circability community event in Otautahi Christchurch.

Circability community event in Otautahi Christchurch. I align with their mission of “All ages, all abilities, all cultures - better together.“

Sailing on the beautiful Hinemoana waka (sailboat) to hone and honour wayfinding sailing in Te Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour with the Flying Geese team.

Sailing on the beautiful Hinemoana waka (sailboat) to hone and honour wayfinding sailing in Te Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour with the Flying Geese team.

Cherish Christchurch is a wellness centre brings people together in a safe, nurturing environment in the heart of the city.

Documenting the spaceholding of Mia of Mothertree to storytell her business’ kaupapa (principles, values). The community that she has cultivated is inclusive and values the care of the planet and one another.

Pablo of Circability at a community event in Otautahi Christchurch.

Faumuina F. Maria Tafuna'i of Flying Geese aboard the Hinemoana for a day of honouring wayfinding sailing in Te Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour.