Lisa Critchley
I'm a creative Māori woman who works across many topics, supporting healing — for people, for the land, and for our whakapapa. My work is grounded in mātauranga (knowledge) Māori. At the heart of what I do is connection — to our taiao (nature), our tīpuna (ancestors), and each other.
I hold workshops in medicine and harakeke weaving, helping people slow down, reconnect to nature, and remember who they are through their hands and senses. I also support families navigating tough systems, making sure they feel seen and heard.
Currently, I'm studying te reo Māori full-time, and recently rongoā Māori. I love being in spaces where creativity and wellbeing come together.
Te Weraiti is my mountain,
The Tainui is my canoe,
Waihou is my river,
People are my marae,
Ngāti Tangata is my tribe,
Raukawa is my people,
Chiray Xenmond Hayes Critchley is my child
