Whaiora

03/06/2026

We're now sharing more of our journey on TikTok! 🖤

From weaving and waiata to healing and culture, there's always something new to discover.

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02/06/2026

Matariki, Matariki

A beautiful Māori adaptation celebrating the stars, the Māori New Year, and the joy of coming together under Matariki. 🌟

Nau mai te Tau Hou Māori!

Māori version of "Pretty Little Baby" by Connie Francis.Lyrics:M...

02/06/2026

Day 2
Feathers are sitting real nice

01/06/2026

Day one
Casting
Whenu
Whatu
Feather soaping

31/05/2026

Bring your passport Whanau and let Hine and Erina help you enrol to vote..... E tu whanau.....###

30/05/2026

Kakahu are often worn at significant life events. What is your Tauira calling for?

Challenges:
Knowing correct protocols
Ensuring respectful use of materials (especially feathers)
Understanding who the Tauira is for and why
Your intention to the creation becomes the mauri of the Tauiira

Are you ready to get started apopo?
If not flick us a message and we will get you sorted

Secure your place and reconnect through weaving, kōrero, and community.
REGISTER HERE: https://whaiora.net/products/raranga-wananga-workshop

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29/05/2026

This is unique to taonga like Kakahu.

Challenges:
Weaving while emotionally unsettled
Carrying heavy energy into the piece
Not feeling “ready” to create something sacred
Understanding: Weaving holds mauri (life force).

Many weavers will pause rather than weave in distress.
How do you ground yourself when feeling unbalanced?

Secure your place and reconnect through weaving, kōrero, and community.
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28/05/2026

Kakahu can take months to years.
So we start with the Tauira

Common Challenges:
Hand strain, back/shoulder pain
Loss of motivation midway
Inconsistency from long breaks
Weaving will humble you in the most beautiful way.

It asks:
Are you patient?
Are you present?
Are you weaving with care, not just skill?
Because in the end… you’re not simply weaving.
You’re creating something that will hold people in their most sacred moments

Secure your place and reconnect through weaving, kōrero, and community.
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27/05/2026

Every weaver has undone hours of work.
It’s not failure.
It’s refinement.

The Kakahu is asking for alignment…
not perfection.
Share this with someone learning and Tell them to come join us next Monday

Secure your place and reconnect through weaving, kōrero, and community.
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27/05/2026

Pause for a moment

✨PICK A CARD ✨

Take a deep breath into your belly.

Let your eyes soften and choose the card your energy is drawn to first
🌙 Comment your card number below ⬇️
1, 2, or 3?

Cards revealed apopo by DM, share this with someone who needs a little soul reminder today