27. “Matariki in Recession”

“Money, power and status are being challenged by global economy. Men and women are searching for new measures of sustainability to prepare for survival into the next millennium. The 64 million dollar question is, “How can we survive under the current financial crisis?” Too many jobs have been lost; less money is available; less expenditure is occurring; and cultivating and harvesting food is now a necessity. The young and old are carrying the burdens of today on their shoulders. Could sustainability be the key to survival? Is Matariki in recession? Ask yourself? Taukiri e!”

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