Transforming Our Wellbeing
Let's discover indigenous healing perspectives together using a rongoā Māori lens
Does any of this sound familiar?
Want more than pharmacy and surgery in your wellbeing toolbox?
Want to learn more but don't feel Māori enough?
Want to re-connect to ancient principles of wellbeing but don't know where to look.
Guess what...you are not alone!
We understand the issues and have been there and done that ourselves.
Imagine you could feel more...
Empowered
Confident
Excited
To be part of this movement back to owning our own wellbeing, working and living proudly across the rich tapestry of our different ethnicities where everyone feels valued
If you want all these things, then you have come to the right place.
Introducing
Our Journey into Rongoā Māori
Our Journey into Rongoā Māori is the proven program for people wanting to connect to the wisdom of our collective ancestors, to build stronger relationships at work, in the community and to the natural world through the power of Rongoā Māori.
Perfect for those wanting to feel more connected.
In this course, you will experience the richness of...
Māori healing concepts such as Mauri, Wairua, Mana, Tapu & Noa
Challenging our ways of knowing the world and seeing each other
Learning the language of the land and how that grows our wellbeing
Connecting with others who share the same journey
About Us
Indigenous wisdom nurtured by our ancestors for our future generations is a motivating catalyst for personal and professional growth, inspiring a more connected, hopeful and action orientated culture that sparks positive change.
We are about inspiring others to learn and put into practice the simple yet profound healing wisdom of our ancestors in a way that is respectful, authentic and mindful of the needs of all peoples and especially those of our relatives in the natural world.
Our Journey into Rongoā Māori is engaging, moving and speaks directly to the needs of everyday people.
Your tutor, Donna Kerridge was born into Ngāti Tahinga and Ngāti Mahuta tribes of Aotearoa, New Zealand, growing up amongst family who continued to use their traditional ways. She has a background in IT and health science. She established Ora New Zealand in 2004 to deliver rongoā Māori services, training and advocacy to those in need. She has worked in service to rongoā Māori, alongside many others, for most of her adult life and serves on a number of local and international expert advisory groups representing rongoā Māori.
Here's how the curriculum breaks down...
Module 1
You are introduced to your facilitator, how the course is designed and our virtual community space.
Module 2
Introduces key Māori concepts such as Wairua, Mauri, Mana, Whanaungatanga & Tikanga and their impact on our health and wellbeing.
Module 3
Your tutor shares her vast experience and perspectives on what rongoā Māori is and how we can use it to heal ourselves, our families and our workplaces.
Module 4
You will discover how we can learn and use the language of the land to restore balance in the natural world, ourselves and our communities. Nothing exists in isolation, therefore nothing can thrive in isolation.
Module 5
We take an in-depth look at 3 common native plant allies used in rongoā Māori, their origins, correct identification and traditional & medicinal uses.
Module 6
We briefly summarise your journey in rongoā Māori and share with you a parting blessing for the remainder of your journey, where ever that may take you.
Plus you get these bonuses!
Your free digital handbook for you to use as a journal to track key points that inspire you on your journey.
Access to an online community that shares your journey, excitement and challenges through our private Ora Online group (Our Marae Space).
Monthly live sessions with your tutor and an opportunity to stretch your learning on rongoā topics not necessarily addressed in the course curriculum.
20 Continuing Professional Development points if you are an NZAMH professional member
Here’s what makes us different
We are a 100% Māori owned organisation that reinvests in our leaders and rongoā community.
We enjoy the support of a wide range of sacred knowledge holders in the design and delivery of our programs.
Our ongoing support for your learning journey and access to our rongoa community for the lifetime of the course even once you have completed all the modules.
Don't just take it from us...
Here’s what Our Journey into Rongoā Māori students have to say:
“It was extremely inspirational and I got quite emotional and teary-eyed feeling through all of the videos. It’s just perfect.
So beautifully shot/filmed, you can really see/feel Donna’s wairua and love for Papatūānuku and rongoā Māori. It brings the person ‘home’ it brings a ‘remembrance’. I got a deep feeling of belonging to the whenua/land. It felt like a very welcoming space. That all were welcome not just Māori or indigenous and there was no separation...”
Kimihana - January 2024
“I feel taken to the bush from my home. The content was so engaging, so enjoyable and found myself learning and enjoying it thoroughly!
For me, I feel like learning about Rongoā Māori, especially the core te ao Māori foundations has been such a great personal and leadership development experience - giving me tools to better manage and support the wellbeing of myself and those around me, and to better lead, bring the best out of others, act in mana-enhancing ways, feeling greater reverence for Papatūānuku. What a great gift this course is to so many people”
Shruthi - December 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Promise
- We will always interact with you and apply our traditions respectfully
- To do our very best to ensure your journey is safe, enlightening and authentic
- To declare any conflict of interest if recommending others or other programs to you
Come join us on this journey
‘Transformative’ is how so many of our students describe our courses. Join us on the journey and come to know what it feels like to be more confident, empowered and excited to be part of an international network that is supportive and respectful of diversity amongst people and within indigenous spaces.
Procrastination is the Enemy of Success
Don’t miss the opportunity to join us now and start your journey into learning about traditional Māori healing and knowledge. Feel more confident being your indigenous self at home, at work and amongst your community.
