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Learn, share kai and kōrero

Come together on the whenua to learn the maramataka, practise regenerative mahi, and share kai and stories with whānau.

Upcoming wānanga

Join us on the whenua

Open · RSVP by 17 July 2026

Traditional cultivation & bio-stimulant fertilisers

Nau mai, haere mai - join Te Whenua Ora o Taranaki for a day on the whenua. Guest speaker Wiremu Puke will share his knowledge of traditional cultivating practices, followed by a session on bio-stimulant fertilisers and a hands-on on-farm demonstration. All whānau are welcome, whatever your experience - come ready to learn, ask questions and share kai together.

Thursday 23 July 2026 · 9:30am–2:15pm (lunch provided)

Hōani Pāpita, Cnr Mountain Road & Ketemarae Road, Normanby

Guest speaker on traditional cultivating practices - Wiremu Puke
Bio-stimulant fertilisers
On-farm demonstration

RSVP by 17 July 2026or email admin@whenuaora.com

What to expect

A day in the rhythm of the whenua

Wānanga are warm, hands-on and open to all. No experience needed - just come ready to learn, work and share.

Karakia & whakawhanaungatanga

We open together, acknowledging the whenua and getting to know one another.

Kōrero & teaching

Knowledge shared by kaumātua, practitioners and each other.

Hands in the soil

Practical mahi on the whenua - planting, observing, assessing.

Sharing kai

Kai together is at the heart of every wānanga.

Keen to come?

Register your interest, e hoa

Tell us you'd like to come and we'll be in touch with dates and details.