Wāhine Mau Rākau Wānanga – We Did It!

We finally did it – we brought back our Wāhine Mau Rākau Wānanga! It's been a long time since our last one, and for many reasons—mostly due to limited capacity and capability in this treasured taonga—we haven’t been able to host one until now.

Since our earlier wānanga a few years ago, our beautiful Maia took a year out to upskill and gain experience in mahi, during this time, she also welcomed a precious pēpi into the world—ngā mihi aroha, Maia!

We are also excited to welcome Amo into the kaupapa, joining Maia to deliver the wānanga as a team. It’s a real blessing to have them both leading this space with strength, humility, and heart.

This recent wānanga was a one-day event to ease back in, and we’re hoping to run a full two-day wānanga later this year. It’s a clear reminder of how vital yet fragile our capacity is in this space—and just how important it is to prioritise and nurture it.

Mau Rākau is a taonga that belongs in our community. It holds healing, discipline, connection, and cultural reclamation. We’re committed to making sure that this kaupapa continues to grow and be available for our whānau.

He taonga tuku iho – let’s protect and uplift it, together.