Aroha Ra

Aroha Ra Rongoā Māori Teas ��
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Mirimiri service in Opotiki, Waiotahe & Whakatane. Visit aroha.ra.nz

🌸 Rākau Spotlight: KōtukutukuHave you ever noticed the beautiful pink and purple flowers of Kōtukutuku growing around ou...
01/09/2026

🌸 Rākau Spotlight: Kōtukutuku

Have you ever noticed the beautiful pink and purple flowers of Kōtukutuku growing around our ngahere?

Kōtukutuku is Aotearoa's native tree fuchsia and is an important part of both our natural environment and mātauranga Māori.

🌿 Did you know?
Kōtukutuku has long been recognised in rongoā Māori. Its leaves have traditionally been used in steam baths, for soothing bruises and minor skin burns, and in preparations to support fevers and body aches.

🐦 More than a beautiful tree
Kōtukutuku also plays an important role in supporting our native wildlife.
Its flowers provide nectar for tūī, korimako (bellbirds), and tauhou (silvereyes).
Kererū eat the berries and help spread the seeds, allowing new Kōtukutuku to grow throughout our ngahere.

Every native plant has its own place and purpose within te taiao, reminding us how connected our wellbeing is with the world around us.

Have you seen this growing in the ngahere? 🌿Angiangi, also known as Old Man’s Beard, is a lichen that grows on other tre...
25/08/2026

Have you seen this growing in the ngahere? 🌿

Angiangi, also known as Old Man’s Beard, is a lichen that grows on other trees. It can be easily overlooked, but has a place within traditional rongoā Māori.

Once gathered, it can be dried and ground into a fine powder. It has been traditionally used to help soothe cuts, grazes, sores, rashes, irritated skin, eczema, and other minor skin conditions.

Rongoā Māori reminds us that there is so much knowledge held within our native environment, sometimes in the places and plants we might otherwise walk past. 🌱

19/08/2026

Change of date. Is now 27th August at 5.30. See you all there.

An injury doesn't have to stop you from doing the things you love.Whether it's gardening, walking, spending time with wh...
18/08/2026

An injury doesn't have to stop you from doing the things you love.

Whether it's gardening, walking, spending time with whānau, or simply getting out and about, Rongoā Māori and mirimiri can support you as you work towards getting back to doing what matters to you.

If your injury is covered by ACC, you may be eligible for funded Rongoā Māori sessions.

We can help you understand the process and organise approval.

📍 Ōpōtiki
📞 022 591 4580

Your recovery. Your hauora. Your way forward. 🌿

🌑 Whiro — New Moon EnergyWhiro marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle. The sky is dark, the energy may feel low, and o...
12/08/2026

🌑 Whiro — New Moon Energy

Whiro marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle. The sky is dark, the energy may feel low, and our tinana and hinengaro can call for rest.

This is not always the time to push forward. It can be a wā for slowing down, clearing what has become heavy and preparing the whenua within us for what comes next.

Gentle hauora practices for Whiro:

🌿 Rest and reduce unnecessary demands
🌿 Sit quietly with karakia or meditation
🌿 Enjoy a warm cup of rongoā Māori tea
🌿 Use gentle mirimiri to ease tension
🌿 Take a cleansing shower or wai soak
🌿 Journal what you are ready to release
🌿 Spend quiet time with whānau or in nature
🌿 Set simple intentions without forcing action

A warm kawakawa or karamū tea may offer a comforting way to pause and reconnect with yourself. Choose rākau you know are suitable for your tinana and circumstances.

Whiro reminds us that darkness is not emptiness. It is a place of rest, protection and potential — where new life quietly begins.

Whakarongo ki tō tinana.
Whakangā. Whakatau. Whakarite.
Listen to your body. Rest, settle and prepare.

*Maramataka practices and interpretations can differ between iwi and rohe. Follow the mātauranga held within your own whānau and whakapapa.

🌞Every sunrise over the moana is differentSome days it is calm and still. Other days it is wild and powerful.Our own jou...
11/08/2026

🌞Every sunrise over the moana is different

Some days it is calm and still. Other days it is wild and powerful.
Our own journeys can be much the same.

There will be times when life feels peaceful, and there will be times that challenge us. Like the tides, these moments come and go.

Spending time by the moana reminds us to slow down, take a breath, and reconnect with ourselves and the world around us.

In te ao Māori, our wellbeing is deeply connected to te taiao. When we spend time in nature, we are reminded that healing isn't always something we have to force, it can also come from simply being present.

Where is your favourite place to reconnect with nature? 🌿🌊

Don't wait until an injury becomes something bigger.Many people don't realise that ACC may cover Rongoā Māori for more t...
04/08/2026

Don't wait until an injury becomes something bigger.

Many people don't realise that ACC may cover Rongoā Māori for more than just serious injuries.

If you've picked up an injury through sport, the gym, work, or everyday life, you could be eligible for fully funded mirimiri and Rongoā Māori as part of your recovery.

Whether it's a sprain, strain, muscle injury, or ongoing pain, we're here to help.

📞 Get in touch today to see if you're eligible. We'll help guide you through the ACC process.

28/07/2026

Why we harvest with tikanga

For us, harvesting rongoā is about much more than gathering plants.
It begins with tikanga, approaching te taiao with respect, gratitude, and an understanding that we are taking from a living environment.

Before harvesting, we acknowledge the mauri of the plant through karakia and intention. We take only what is needed, with care, so the plant can continue to thrive and remain for future generations.

This way of harvesting has been passed down through generations. It reminds us that rongoā is not just about the plant itself, but about the relationship we have with te taiao.

When we care for the whenua, the whenua continues to care for us.

"Toitū te whenua, toitū te tangata."
When the land is cared for, the people flourish.

Many men don't realise they may be eligible for fully funded Rongoā Māori sessions through ACC.If you've had an injury, ...
21/07/2026

Many men don't realise they may be eligible for fully funded Rongoā Māori sessions through ACC.

If you've had an injury, are living with ongoing pain, or are finding the physical and mental load of recovery challenging, we're here to help.

Our team provides:
🌿 Mirimiri & Romiromi
🌿 Support for injury recovery
🌿 Whitiwhiti kōrero
🌿 A culturally safe environment where you can focus on your wellbeing.

If you're not sure whether you qualify, get in touch. We can help you understand the process and organise ACC approval if needed.

📍Based in Ōpōtiki
📱022 591 4580

Every plant has a purpose 🌿Every leaf, every tree, every plant has its own purpose.For generations, our tūpuna looked to...
14/07/2026

Every plant has a purpose 🌿

Every leaf, every tree, every plant has its own purpose.

For generations, our tūpuna looked to te taiao with curiosity, respect, and understanding. Through careful observation and experience, they came to know that every plant has its own purpose.

Some plants were used to soothe the body, others to support recovery, strengthen wellbeing, or restore balance. This knowledge wasn't gathered overnight, it was nurtured over generations and passed down through kōrero, practice, and whakapapa.

At Aroha Rā, we honour that mātauranga by continuing to learn from te taiao and upholding the tikanga that guides the harvesting and preparation of our rongoā.
Every leaf, every tree, every plant has its place. When we care for te taiao, it continues to care for us.

"Ko te taiao te pūtake o te oranga."
The natural world is the foundation of wellbeing.

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