Our Vision and Commitment

StonePrint books offer hope and insight to those seeking deeper paths into ancient

traditions, weaving contemporary science with ancestral wisdom to open pathways into the

future.

Our kaupapa (purpose) is to uphold the promise that was made to the Waitaha ancestors. To

share the histories and ancient mātauranga (lore) of the Pacific peoples.

Stoneprint books offer insight to those seeking deeper paths into ancient traditions, weaving

modern science with ancestral wisdom to discover truths long kept hidden in the mists of

time, and open pathways into the future.

When the elders placed into the author’s kete (basket) the hidden knowledge of the

Waitaha Nation, he was carried into the ancient Polynesian seaways and the lore of celestial

navigation, propelled along the mountain trails of the sacred stone, sent into the remarkable

gardens of the deep ocean and the shore line, wrapped in the cloak of the secret histories

and given access to the highest Houses of Learning.

The astonishing pool of Waitaha knowledge was further enriched by the ancient lore shared

by the Māoli of Hawaii, the Hopi of Arizona, the Haida of the North West Pacific and the

Chumash of California. That incredible store of priceless, indigenous wisdom has been

Barry’s guide and his joy. His works have been produced at their request and written with

their blessing. As they say in the old way, “The elders set the challenge! The vision is theirs;

the messenger but serves. So be it.”

“Barry journeys into the strength, power and spiritual wisdom of indigenous peoples. His work honours the precious knowledge placed in his hands by our elders.”
- Tuti Hinekahukura, Elder of the Maniopoto tribe of New Zealand, Author of A Gossamer of Wisdom