Acknowledgements

A special thank you to Candice Hindriksen (Design Cirque) for creating my web page - for her expertise and guidance, especially working online between the different time zones (NZ, Türkiye and Czech Republic) - ngā mihinui.

To my niece Rosalina Puhi for designing my logo - a beautiful, talented and passionate artist who listened and understood my vision to combine our two cultures - The logo embodies Turkish culture and Ottoman empire. The evil eye meaning (protection) and the Tulip (Ottoman empire, perfection and paradise on earth). The Māori Puhoro design represents (strength, agility and life's continuous journey) - ngā mihinui.

To our darling girls and their partners for having faith in me and giving me the encouragement to follow my dreams - ngā mihinui.

To my family (whānau), friends in Türkiye,  Aoatearoa NZ and my teaching colleagues for their support and well wishes in this new venture - ngā mihinui

Lastly, to my aşkim for your wisdom, support and love unconditionally x