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Whakapuāwai Ora
Rongoā Māori. Coaching. Workshops.
Whakapuawai Ora Model of Practice
Introductory talk about Māori model of health and personal development Whakapuāwai Ora.
Service Description
This workshop introduces Whakapuāwai Ora, a Māori model of health and personal development that nurtures wellbeing from a whole person and wairua-led foundation. Maria Noone guides participants to explore how mātauranga Māori interweaves the realms of Te Kore, Te Pō, and Te Ao Mārama as well essential relationships with wairuatanga, te taiao, mauri, hau, pūngao aho, aroha, whanake and haututanga can shape wellbeing and growth. Drawing from her Master's research with mātanga mahi wairua practitioners and Māori healers working in their communities, Maria shares insights into how traditional knowledge supports resilience, balance, and collective wellbeing in today’s world. Participants will learn simple yet powerful practices and exercises they can apply in everyday life to: * Restore energy and connection * Strengthen emotional and spiritual wellbeing * Support clarity, balance, and personal growth This workshop gently bridges ancestral knowledge with contemporary wellbeing, offering practical tools rooted in mana, aroha, and connection to self, others, and the natural world.
Cancellation Policy
Please read before booking. Your appointment time is reserved just for you. Preparation begins before you arrive, so we ask that you book mindfully. 1) Cancellations We do not offer refunds for cancellations, change of mind, sudden circumstances, or illness. However, we do offer flexible options where possible. a) If you cancel more than 48 hours before your appointment, you may choose to: Reschedule within 3 months, gift your appointment to someone else, transfer the value to a Gift Card (valid for 3 months) or donate your booking to someone in need. b) If you cancel within 48 hours of your appointment, you may: Send someone else in your place (no loss of payment). If not, 50% of the booking fee is forfeited. The remaining 50% may be used to reschedule, gift, transfer to a Gift Card (valid for 3 months), or donate. 2) Rescheduling You can reschedule through the ‘view appointment details’ link in your confirmation email. Rescheduling is subject to availability. 3) Running Late Please text or call if you are running late. Session length may be reduced depending on schedule. No refunds for missed time. 4) No Shows If you do not attend and do not notify us, no refund or alternatives are offered. 5) Sick or Unwell Please do not attend in person if you are sick. You may change to an online session or reschedule, gift, transfer to a Gift Card (valid 3 months), or donate your session. 6) Recording Respect No audio, video, or photographs are permitted in sessions without clear permission from both client and practitioner. 7) If We Need to Cancel If we are unable to provide your service, we will contact you to make new arrangements, including offering a full refund if needed. 8) Online & Face to Face Session If you need to swap from a face to face session to an online session, or vise versa, please notify us as soon as you can. Thank you for respecting this shared time and process. We look forward to working with you.
Contact Details
Waiheke Island
(+64) 275721869
maria@whakapuawaiora.com