Rongoā wānanga

One day wānanga

17 May 2025 - Learn to make a chest rub

Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. Location will be confirmed upon registration.

Join us for a hands-on one-day wānanga where you’ll learn to make your own rongoā chest rub. Guided by Awhi and Tash, you’ll explore the tikanga behind this soothing balm, perfect for winter wellness. Open to all levels — take home your own handmade rongoā and build confidence using rākau at home.

Spaces are limited — secure your spot today.

5 July 2025 - Learn to make a cough syrup

Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. Location will be confirmed upon registration.

Join us for a one-day wānanga where you’ll learn to make your own rongoā cough syrup. Guided by Awhi and Tash, you’ll be shown the tikanga behind this soothing winter remedy. Open to all levels — take home a handmade syrup to support your whānau through the colder months.

Spaces are limited — secure your spot today.

2 August 2025 - Make an immunity booster

Time: 10am - 4pm
Venue: Hastings, Hawke’s Bay. Location will be confirmed upon registration.

Join us for a one-day wānanga where you’ll learn to make your own rongoā immunity booster. Guided by Awhi and Tash, you’ll follow tikanga to prepare a remedy that supports your body’s natural defences. Open to all levels — take home your own handmade rongoā to care for yourself and your whānau.

Spaces are limited — secure your spot today.

Full weekend wānanga

13 - 15 June 2025

Time: Friday 4pm - Sunday 3pm
Venue: Wairunga Cottages, Maraetotara, Hawke’s Bay

Join us for a full weekend wānanga and deepen your connection to rongoā Māori. Guided by Awhi and Tash, you’ll explore the ngahere, prepare rongoā, and grow your confidence using native rākau for healing.

Open to all levels — come walk the path of reconnection and mātauranga Māori.

Spaces are limited — book today.

8 - 10 August

Time: Friday 4pm - Sunday
Venue: Wairunga Cottages, Maraetotara, Hawke’s Bay

Join us for a full weekend wānanga and deepen your connection to rongoā Māori. Guided by Awhi and Tash, you’ll explore the ngahere, prepare rongoā, and grow your confidence using native rākau for healing.

Open to all levels — come walk the path of reconnection and mātauranga Māori.

Spaces are limited — book today.

Got questions? Contact us.

Te Ara Rongoā
027 347 1140

Hawke’s Bay
Aotearoa