How you can support us

We deliver services and workshops on Rongoā Māori for our community. We provide a safe space for wāhine to come together, learn, share kai and kōrero.

We mostly rely on volunteers and koha to facilitate our services. Many of the wāhine at Te Waka Rākau have contributed to our Charitable Trust to enable us to help other wāhine.

Our goal is to have full-time kaiawhina to work closely with wāhine who need professional assistance. Through the Punaōra Wānanga we have identified strong leaders and healers who have stepped forward to contribute their time and skill toward our kaupapa.

Upcoming Events

Te Waka Rākau - HE RONGOĀ
Karanga Retreat
Join Us
10 Jul, 10:00 am – 11 Jul, 2:00 pm
Karanga Retreat, 79 Te Henga Road, Waitākere, Auckland 0781, New Zealand
We will make rongoā for certain conditions and work with poultices and wraps for the tinana (body). We will address sore muscles and bones and learn gentle mirimiri movements to enhance the flow of energy.
Te Waka Rākau - HE RONGOĀ
Aio Wira Retreat Centre
Join Us
19 Nov, 5:00 pm – 21 Nov, 12:00 pm
Aio Wira Retreat Centre, 8 Aio Wira Road, Waitākere, Auckland 0781, New Zealand
Te Waka Rākau - He Rongoā is a space where we work with rongoā to assist us in purifying the tinana (body), hinengaro (mind & emotions) and wairua (spirit). You will learn some of the medicinal properties of plants but primarily, you will learn the deeper aspects of the healing power of plants.