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Nau mai, haere mai e ngaa kura kaupapa Maaori o Aotearoa!

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, transplanting one of our traditional crops—the hue (gourd)—into pots ready to grow and be planted in summer, and finishing off with a waananga inside Taawhiao’s cottage, located on our centre grounds.We know that for&nbs...

He Taonga te Aute

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 it carries.Aute, also known as the paper mulberry tree, holds a special place in the traditions of many Pacific cultures. Under Ataarangi’s expert guidance, we learned the intricate process of transforming the bark of the Au...

Bringing traditional knowledge to you

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 knowledge about indigenous practices, but also formed meaningful connections with individuals from the Pacific Islands, discovering how our cultural stories align in beautiful and unexpected ways.During the workshop, we also took ...