Seeds are blown by the wind and new trees are born elsewhere.
Roots sink into the ground from which the new tree draws life.
Children, like branches, stretch out. This paper discusses the origins and range of meanings attributed to the term 'Pakeha', and outlines my own perspective on the term. There are no definitive oral or written records about the exact origins of the term 'Pakeha' and despite some beliefs about it meaning 'White Pig' or 'Bugger Ya', the term Pakeha is probably not the insult that some believe is the case. Many New Zealanders appear to dislike the term which refers to a New Zealander of caucasian descent, believing it to have negative connotations. However, there are also many who are not entirely sure of its exact meaning or origins.