Titoki Education - Rongoa Maori

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Rongoā Māori is an expression of a very different way of seeing the world. Te Āo Māori doesn’t see humans as masters of the universe entitled to whatever the planet is able to provide. Rather this worldview is based on a sense of belonging, of connection. For Māori, wellness depends not on how much they possess, but on the strength of the network of connections that gives them the sense of identity that is essential for their well-being.

That is very different to a world which is too often measured by the level of wealth one is able to accrue. The separation of Māori from their whenua did more than deprive them of economic opportunities; it separated them from the very source of who they were and where they belonged.

- Pā Rōpata / Rob McGowan

Adapted from paper “Touching base with Rongoā in the 21st century”, presented at the He Puna Rongoā Hui, 2026 by Rob McGowan

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We have some last minute places available on our Rongoa 3 workshop coming up on 9/10 May at Kawhia. The cost is $420 which includes catering/Sat accommodation. You need to have done at least Rongoa 1 or have a similar level of knowledge. Check out our website for more information:

Workshops available We offer a range of levels of workshop, from beginner through to experienced. You don't need any prior knowledge of Maori language or customs, or be of Maori descent to benefit from these hands-on cou

We still have a couple of places left on our Rongoa 1 course coming up on 14/15 February in Tauranga if you or your friends/family are interested. We also have a few places on the 29 Feb/1 Mar option. More info available at:

Workshops available We offer a range of levels of workshop, from beginner through to experienced. You don't need any prior knowledge of Maori language or customs, or be of Maori descent to benefit from these hands-on cou

Our thoughts go out to Donna and the Oakura community, with a massive clean up ahead of them 😢 https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/584373/inside-northland-floods-through-the-eyes-of-oakura-residents?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPaB0FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR7_wy0P2rdt9-Vsb4PRwaQFHCG-GnzuHObszWOuYrpdMQoLbpMb3Q6j01Gksw_aem__z2-SpNo4mtTl1BYpEtESA

Inside Northland floods: Through the eyes of Ōakura residents "Devastation" and "tragedy" are how one resident has described scenes at the beachside settlement after damaging floods.