Rangi Parauri
This Mahi a Atua training is designed to support communities to reinstate and embed Indigenous knowledge systems into their lives. Although Rangi Parauri is a hybrid of prerecorded lessons and a virtual live session, the main meal of this training is the in-person 5 day wānanga. In the wānanga we reinvigorate our relationship with mātauranga Māori as we explore our fixed thinking, assumptions, and beliefs. We will explore the impact that racism has had on our lives while connecting with traditional arts that assist in the liberating of our collective consciousness. If you are worried that this may not be the best fit for you...contact us on info@tekurahuna.com so we can figure it out together.
Training overview
Prerecorded lessons to introduce you to Mahi a Atua
In-person five day wānanga (usually held in Turanganui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne)
Musicians, weavers, maramataka, puoro, pūrākau and romiromi/mirimiri and moko practitioners will be available to engage with during our wānanga
Support from a team of Mataora experienced in facilitating discussions, fostering peer connections and responding to realtime feedback.
Whats covered in our Rangi Parauri Wānanga
Explorations of traditional arts
Expert guidance in releasing emotional blockages
Exercises to understand fear
Thoughtful discussions on the Doctrine of Christian Discovery
Revitalisation of traditional narratives
Reconnect with indigenous strength and heritage
Engaging in laughter, tears and debates
Strategising for a culturally rich and empowered future
Join us on this profound journey of self-discovery and communal empowerment.
Funding may be available if you
Are Māori
Are a Māori health practitioner
Are currently employed
Reside in Aotearoa
Cost
$4600.00 per person (inclusive of GST). This price includes Marae accommodation and some Keto friendly meals. This price excludes travel.
Organisations with 20 or more attendees will be offered a discount.
Email info@tekurahuna.com to find out more.
Read our Terms & Conditions
Rangi Parauri February 2025
Registrations open 21 November 2024
FAQs
I'm not Māori, can I still participate in Rangi Parauri?
Yes, the Rangi Parauri package is designed to meet the needs of individuals, communities and organisations who want to learn about Mahi a Atua. You will become a Mdtaora (change agent) learning how to improve your critical thinking using mātauraga Māori..
I'm not fluent in Zoom or any other technical stuff. Will this mean I can't do any of the offerings?
Kao. We have a team who are well versed in Zoom and other technical components. You can email us at tauira@tekurahuna.com and we will make contact to support you.
Can I bring my children to Rangi Parauri?
Yes, however, we ask that you check in with us first to wānanga how this will impact yours and other's ability to remain present during the wānanga..
Are all the pūrākau from Ngati Porou?
Yes, however, Te Kurahuna hopes to inspire the desire to engage in your own versions both in the wānanga and post-wānanga. We promote divergence and encourage divergent thinking where there are many truths with varying perspectives.
What if I don't have a computer?
A computer is recommended for the training so that you capture the full experience however, it is not a prerequisite. You can access the training including videos, exercises and korero via your phone.
What do I have to bring to Rangi Parauri?
Small spritzer bottle to collective water from the moana or awa.
Bring cash to pay for the available offerings i.e moko, mirimiri, romiromi and merchandise available
Something to swim in or clothes you don't mind getting wet including an extra towel.
Pens, felts a sketch pad
Warm clothes
Breakfast supplies and snacks
Clothes suitable for the weather conditions
A warm jacket
If you are staying at the marae bring
blankets, towels and linen.
What if I'm late to the Rangi Parauri pohiri?
If you are late to the powhiri you will be covered in the mihi by the Kaikaranga, Kaikarakia and the kaikorero and there will be no separate whakatau. If you let the Te Kurahuna team know they will support you.
What if I have to leave Rangi Parauri early?
If you need to leave early, just let the Te Kurahuna wānanga coordinator know. It's ok, we hope to catch up with you during Rangi Mātāwai and post any videos that may be taken into the Rangi Parauri platform.
What qualifications will I get at the end of Rangi Parauri?
At the end of your training, you will be a Mahi a Atua Mataora. We do not offer NZCEA or NZQA qualifications for any of our training offerings.Instead we celebrate through a Mokopapa ceremony.
What is a Mataora?
A Mataora is a change agent, someone willing to follow the whakataukĩ 'Whaia ngā mahi o Rarohenga' - Always striving to improve ourselves. This name is taken from the pūrākau where Mataora works to improve himself. He was known in Māori history to be the first Moko artist in Te Ao Turoa. Mataora engage the three Mahi a Atua principles to assist them in their respective spaces. Mataora 'live life practising'.
Payment plans?
We do not have the capacity to administrate payment plans. There are currently funding options via Te Aka Whai Ora. You may wish to explore other funding options from your employer or Iwi.
Can I invite my whanau when I receive moko / Can I bring my whanau if I get my kauae at Rangi Parauri?
Rangi Parauri is a closed wānanga so we are unable to accommodate whānau coming in.prior to the Mokopapa. However if you are a recipient during the Mokopapa then we will hold a Pohiri for your whānau as part of the ceremony. You will need to advise us of how many whānau will be attending and their arrival time.
Whats the difference between Rangi Matauru and Rangi Parauri?
Rangi Matauru is a 16-week self-paced online course that can be started at the time of registration. It is not a pre-requisite for tauira to complete before attending Rangi Parauri. Rangi Parauri is our intensive training that has set dates and times as noted above.
