Rongoā Māori Wānanga - Kaitaia

Learn the traditional healing practices of Aotearoa, guided by tikanga and taught with aroha.

This wānanga offers our Te Hiku community a genuine introduction to Rongoā Māori, the traditional healing system of Aotearoa.

Whether you want to reconnect with mātauranga Māori, deepen your understanding of native rongoā plants, or simply learn a practical, hands-on skill for whānau wellbeing, this workshop is for you.

At Far North REAP, we believe learning happens best within community, grounded in whanaungatanga, respect, and shared knowledge.

Cost: $10 per person

What You'll Learn

This hands-on wānanga is grounded in tikanga Māori and kaitiakitanga. By the end of the session, you will be able to:

• Understand and apply tikanga associated with Rongoā Māori, including respect for people, plants, and the environment

• Identify selected native plants, their key features, and traditional healing properties

• Practise sustainable harvesting, in line with tikanga and kaitiakitanga

• Understand the safe use and application of rongoā to support hauora and wellbeing

• Create your own simple rongoā products, such as herbal drinks and balms, using natural ingredients

You'll leave with practical skills, a deeper cultural understanding, and a rongoā product you've made yourself.

Tutor: Kylie Simeon