Isolation and loneliness are growing concerns globally. Amidst the backfrop of Covid-19, Reconnecting Aotearoa examines the vital significance of societal ties in contemporary Aotearoa. Drawing on poignant first-person narratives, Maori perspectives, and compelling research and statistics, the book’s contributors address questions about loneliness, its correlation with poverty, and how varying factors influence the experience of social isolation. Collectively, these essays champion a shift towards a society that is more interconnected and resilient.