Books and Articles We Recommend:
Nuku (Qiane Matata-Sipu) – Stories of 100 Indigenous Women (NZ & Pasifika) Find Out More
Grow (Sophie Merkins) – 35 inspiring women who find meaning and connection through food Find Out More
The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times (Anita Sanchez) Find Out More
Rongoā Māori is Not a Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Rongoā Māori Is a way of life Read Now
Videos we recommend:
Gettin to Know the Forest - Jamie Watson Off Grid Native Watch Now
Rongoā a Pathway to Wellness on Te Mata Peak - Tyne Nelson Listen Now
Rongoā Māori and the Law - Te Ao with Moana Watch Now
Plant-based Medicines Are Essential for Supporting Long Term Human Health So Why Are They Not Prescribed in Medical Practise in New Zealand? - Dr Sandra Clair Watch Now
Waka Huia Tvnz - Matua Rob McGowan Watch Now
Events
Introduction to Rongoā Māori Medicine with Donna Kerridge, 6-7 April 2024 ($185)
This workshop explores the importance of re-connecting to the land. Learners will spend time getting to know native plants and learning about their uses as well as exploring resources. There will also be an opportunity over the weekend to taste some native plant remedies.
ACC Rongoā Māori Symposium 2024 Rotorua New Zealand, 22-23 May 2024 ($355)
This two-day conference aims to bring together rongoā Māori practitioners and health providers within te ao rongoā (the rongoā community) to whakawhanaunga (build relationships) and grow understanding of traditional Māori healing and its place in Aotearoa New Zealand’s health sector.
Living Well with Rongoā Māori Online Event, Tuesday, 9 April 2024 9am NZDT / 10pm Monday 8 April 2024 UTC/GMT) ($180)
This online 90 min presentation welcomes us into the world of rongoā Māori and how we can apply the principles of rongoā (indigenous Māori healing practice) to enhance our wellbeing. There will be an opportunity for Q&A during the session.