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Ngaa mokopuna a Hine-puu-te-hue

September 10, 2025
After attending hue waananga and gathering maatauranga about the hue, we decided to approach our hue planting in a more traditional and tika way. This was done by following the maramataka and capturing the whakapapa of each seed/hue. All significant planting steps have been ...
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In recent weeks, we welcomed Te Kura Kaupapa Maaori o Hoani Waititi Marae back to Maangere Mountain Education Centre for their second visit—a full day conducted entirely in Te Reo Maaori.Their haerenga included a guided walk up Te Pane o Mataoho, transplanti...
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He Taonga te Aute

August 18, 2025
At Te Whare Akoranga o Te Pane o Mataoho, we were honoured to welcome Ataarangi, a renowned tohunga mahi Aute, who generously shared her maatauranga with our team. Her visit was a deeply enriching experience, connecting us to the ancient art of Aute and the cultural legacy i...
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Recently, our team had the privilege of hosting a group of local residents at the Kāinga Ora facilities for a hands-on workshop focused on Rongoaa Māori (Medicinal Gardens) and Maara Kai (Traditional Gardening). It was an enriching experience where we not only shared knowl...
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