Aroha Ra

20/10/2026

He wā mōu — nurture your wellbeing. 🌿

Explore Aroha Rā Karamū Tea and the knowledge of rongoā Māori.

karamū is used for support with stomach discomfort, inflammation, bladder and kidney complaints, and blood sugar balance.

Bring a plant-based tea ritual into your day, grounded in karakia and care for our rongoā rākau.

25 g loose leaf • $20

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If you take medicines or have diabetes or kidney problems, check with your pharmacist or clinician before use. Do not replace prescribed treatment.

06/10/2026

Rongoā rākau, harvested with care. 🌿

Discover Aroha Rā Kūmarahou Tea—a plant-based addition to your wellbeing routine.

Our product information describes kūmarahou as a respiratory tonic, used to help clear chest mucus and support people experiencing coughs and colds.

Harvested with karakia, gratitude and respect for our native plants. Enjoy warm or cooled, with a little honey if desired.

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20 g loose leaf • $20

Shop now https://www.aroha-ra.nz/shop/p/kumarahou

Follow the product directions. If you take medicines, check with your pharmacist or clinician before use. Do not replace prescribed treatment.

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04/10/2026

He wā whakatā — make space for rest. 🌿

Discover Aroha Rā Tātarāmoa Tea, a plant-based addition to your evening wellbeing ritual.

In our rongoā practice, we offer tātarāmoa to support restful sleep and help ease feelings of anxiety. Ut is also used for coughs, sore throats and chest congestion.

Harvested with karakia, gratitude and respect for our rongoā rākau. Enjoy its pleasant flavour on its own or with a little honey.

20 g loose leaf • $25

Shop now https://www.aroha-ra.nz/shop/p/tataramoa

Do not take during pregnancy. If you take medicines, check with your pharmacist or clinician before use. Do not replace prescribed treatment.

Boutique Tikanga harvested Rongoā Māori Healing Practises & Teas from Waiotahe, Bay of Plenty. Nau mai, haere mai.Welcome to the home of Aroha Ra Rongoā Māori. Teas Mirimiri Only the Highest Quality IngredientsWe harvest our Rongoā Rākau – Medicinal plants upholding Māori Tikanga. Māori Ti...

22/09/2026

Mahuru – A season of renewal

As Mahuru arrives, te taiao begins to change around us.

New growth appears, days become longer, and the whenua begins to awaken after the colder months. Spring reminds us that growth happens in its own time.

Just as nature doesn't rush into bloom, we don't have to rush our own journey either. Mahuru is a beautiful time to reconnect with our hauora, spend time in te taiao, and make space for rest, movement, and renewal.

May this season bring fresh energy, balance, and moments of peace for you and your whānau. 🌿

08/09/2026

Many people don't realise that if they've been injured, ACC may cover mirimiri and Rongoā Māori as part of their recovery.

Whether it's a recent injury or ongoing pain from an ACC claim, we're here to support your hauora every step of the way.

✔️ No referral needed. ✔️ We can help organise ACC approval. ✔️ Serving Ōpōtiki and surrounding areas.

Send us a message to find out if you're eligible. 🌿

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.

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.

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. 🌿

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.