He Nohonga ki te Ahurea Māori

He Nohonga ki te Ahurea Māori

The ocean currents, pursue them that your waka would soar.

The currents of man, his fruits are seen.

E kaha tautokohia ana ngā whānau e Te Tai o Awatea kia piki ake te mauri ora mā te hono ki ngā taonga tuku iho – arā, ko te mātauranga Māori i heke iho i ngā whakatupuranga. Ko te kaupapa, ko te whakapapa, ko te taiao me te whakatīnana o te mātauranga Māori kia tūturu, kia noho haumaru, kia whai tikanga.

Our Kaupapa:

In a fast-paced, technology-driven world, many are seeking a return to something real, grounded, and healing. Te Tai o Awatea offers an authentic reconnection to whenua, wai, and ancestral wisdom.

Ā, mā te hokinga atu ki te taiao e tau ai te wairua kia rongo ai anō – arā, kia rongo ai te manawataki o Papatūānuku me ōna painga hei oranga mō te tangata

 

 

HE AHA MĀTOU E WHIRIWHIR AI?

  • Authentic, Māori-led facilitation
  • Learning grounded in te taiao
  • Inclusive experiences for all ages and abilities
  • A safe, respectful space to learn, reconnect, and grow
mau rakau carved

KO NGĀ WHEAKO:

We offer half-day, full-day, and overnight wānanga, sharing Māori culture through hands-on learning, including:

  • Waiata, kōrero, and te reo Māori and associated practises,
  • Mau rākau (traditional weaponry)
  • Raranga (weaving)
  • Bushcraft & nature skills
  • Waka ama (subject to conditions)

Participants leave carrying taonga tuku iho—knowledge and practices gifted by our tūpuna.

 

KO TĀ MĀTOU E WHAKAPUAKI

We provide immersive cultural experiences that support participants to:

  • Deepen connection to whakapapa, te taiao, and each other
  • Strengthen hauora, balance, and inner calm
  • Grow confidence in te reo Māori me ōna tikanga
  • Reconnect with identity, belonging, and purpose

*Additional activities are subject to negotiation

 

Ngā Kupu Tautoko

Te Tai o Awatea presented a good mix of opportunities for students to listen/learn and to participate actively, which made the morning feel dynamic and engaging with a variety of different information being shared
Inga
Coordinator
Our tamariki loved this event. They were able to link learning from the classroom to the real life mahi people who crew the waka do. They were able to implement their learning in the workshops and loved getting on the waka and exploring them
Tasman Bay Christian School
Students really enjoyed the day. Considering the whether was mixed, we were glad that we could still participate in the workshops under cover. Students really loved the exploration of the actual waka and talking to the crew about what it is like sailing them. Students also enjoyed the hands on nature of the workshops which made it fun and engaging. The speakers at each workshop did a great job managing the group, and finding ways to engage with the rangatahi
Nayland College
I rawe te kaupapa ki ngā tamariki
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Tuia Te Matangi
Te Reo
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