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Creative  Therapy groups 

If you would like to be referred for multiple programmes provided by Te Waharoa and any of our Adventure-based learning groups, please list them in our referral form. 

TOI HEI MANAAKI 

  • 13+ years old

  • Running during school terms (1-4)

  • Duration: 6-8 weeks 

The Toi Carving Programme provides whānau with a platform to explore their cultural identity through artistic expression.

Participants learn traditional Māori carving techniques using mediums such as bone, wood, and stone while engaging with Mātauranga Māori elements like Te Reo Māori, Karakia, and Waiata.

The programme fosters Tuakana-teina relationships as participants collaborate and mentor each other in the creative process.

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Te Toi Raranga 

  • 16+ years old

  • Running during school terms (1-4)

  • Duration: 6-8 weeks 

Te Toi Raranga Programme offers whānau a platform to explore their cultural identity through artistic expression.

Participants learn traditional Māori weaving techniques using materials such as harakeke, mussel shells, and pounamu.

They also engage with Mātauranga Māori elements like Te Reo Māori, Karakia, Pūrākau, and Waiata. Tuakana-teina relationships are nurtured as participants collaborate and mentor each other.

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Te Waharoa is provided by Purapura Whetu Trust.
All rights reserved 2022.

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30AM - 4:30PM

Purapura Whetu Trust

166 St Asaph Street

Christchurch 8011


tewaharoa@pw.maori.nz
0800 4 WHETU

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