Century old harakeke gifted to Wintec Māori Midwifery students as resource to make Muka Pito
Muka Pito, an alternative and traditional way to tie umbilical cords using native harakeke (flax), is becoming more common and sought after. When trying to find a harakeke resource to make Muka Pito, Wintec students and tutors have not had much success. But now, Wintec Māori midwifery students have their very own harakeke plants to sustain this important traditional practice thanks to the Māori Women’s Welfare League (MWWL).