Kia ora tātou and welcome
My name is Debbie McCauley and I live in Aotearoa New Zealand, the first country in the world to see the sunrise each day!
My interests include history, research, children’s literature, whakapapa | genealogy, reducing my carbon footprint, women’s rights, social justice, reading, and caring for Papatūānuku | Mother Earth through the joyful chaos of gardening.
One of my gardening projects is the rewilding of my backyard which faces the Kopurererua Stream, carved out by Taurikura (ancestress of the tuatara on Karewa Island) during her journey to Te Awanui | Tauranga Harbour. My garden connects to the 300-hectare Kopurererua Valley, ancestral home of Ngāi Tamarāwaho, site of Puketoromiro Pā, withdrawal route of Māori following the Battles of Gate Pā | Pukehinahina and Te Ranga in 1864, and the largest urban wetland restoration project in the Southern Hemisphere.
Living in a South Pacific paradise is both wonderful and inspiring. I am an indie publisher and the author of several books for children as well as articles, essays, and poetry. At present I am working on another book.
In the meantime, please feel free to explore and enjoy my online home which like everything in life, is a work in progress. Kia kaha, stay strong and be kind. Together we can make the world a better place.
Debbie x
Kia tau te rangimārie o te Rangi e tū nei, o Papatūānuku e takoto nei, o te Taiao e awhi nei, ki runga i a tātou. Tīhei mauri ora!
May the peace of the sky above and of Mother Earth below and of the all-embracing universe rest upon us all. Behold, the essence of life!
Latest from the Blog
Book Launch: Bookrapt’s Treasury
Thank you to everyone here tonight for supporting local literature. A book launch is never just the celebration of a finished product; it is the celebration of a long, shared, and beautifully collaborative journey. Thank you all for sharing it with us.
Interview: Legend of Te Kuia and Kurī
As people venture from the safety of Te Awanui | Tauranga Harbour into the Pacific Ocean, they traditionally toss small offerings towards the rocks Te Kuia and Kurī at the base of Mauao. This gesture symbolises their respect for Tangaroa, ruler of the ocean, and their hope for a safe return. An upcoming bilingual book…
Interview: Bookrapt’s Treasury
The latest offering from Mauao Publishing is an anthology that brings together 63 award-winning and emerging authors, illustrators and photographers associated with the vibrant Bookrapt community. Inside, you’ll meet new characters and old favourites in sections tailored for children and young adults from pre-school through to high school. Bookrapt’s Treasury: A collection of delightful tales…
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