Te Rangikahupapa Tangihanga

02/03/2024

When I build caskets, I feel honored that I get to make something with my hands for your loved ones. I feel humbled that I get to be a part of easing your loss by providing a beautiful casket option. I know what you are going through. I have been there myself.
Our caskets are made with Aroha.

We are a small NZ owned and operated business working out of Rotorua. If you would like to know more about them, please come and see me and I will be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Email me on korowai.caskets@gmail.com
or have a look at our website korowaicaskets.co.nz

16/03/2022

Koiwi Manaaki. These amazing urns made by Korowai caskets. Ataahua.

Koiwi Manaki
Koiwi – Bones
Manaaki – To take care of

Korowai Caskets are proud to announce that we are now making Urns.
In current times, Maori have learned to adapt and many of us are now more accepting of cremation. As we move forward into a new way of doing things, we can still maintain our identity.
So many of you have requested a way to keep the cremains of your loved ones the way you want them.
Korowai Caskets are helping by making unique Maori designed Urns. We are keeping our kaupapa by making them earth friendly, hand crafted from nz pine plywood. The lines in the plywood show off its beautiful Kowhaiwhai pattern.
We wanted to make something that takes care of your loved ones cremains. This box has been designed with these thoughts in mind and made with Aroha.
If you are looking for more information send us an email on korowai.caskets@gmail.com

31/05/2021

Thank you to Simplicity Bereavement Services for allowing us to be a Pou Manaaki based in Tamaki in association with you. We will be privileged to look after our Kahungunu whanau whānui who are in Tamaki Makaurau. Tihei Kahungunu

We would like to introduce Rikki Solomon as Pou Manaaki with Simplicity Bereavement Services in caring for Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi members in Auckland and the surrounding areas.

Ko Takitimu te Waka
Ko Orangi te Maunga
Ko Te Ewe te Moana
Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te Iwi
Ko Ngāi te Ipu te Hapu
Ko Whakaki te Marae

Ko Mamari te Waka
Ko Omanutwhiri te Maunga
Ko Waimahana te Moana
Ko Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa te iwi
Ko Ngāti Aukiwa te Hapu
Ko Te Puhi o te Waka te Marae.

Rikki is from the iwi of Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa. He has over 25-years’ experience working in the Tangihanga industry as a Kaimanaaki tupapaku (Embalmer) and Kaiatawhai (Funeral director).

Currently, he works within Te Wharekoiwi (Funeral Home), called Te Rangikahupapa Tangihanga and is also the Head Technician at Auckland Mortuary Services Ltd. Rikki also works in the Aronui team at Turuki Health Care and facilitates the maramataka wananga with whanau.

He also is a Mataora (a change agent) who practices the principles of Mahi a Atua within Te Kurahuna. At Te Kurahuna he facilitates the Maramataka that aligns with the principles of the Mahi-a-Atua kaupapa.

Rikki holds a National Certificate in Embalming and He Waka Hiringa: Master’s Degree in Applied Indigenous Knowledge from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

He is currently working on his Doctorate of Indigenous Development and Advancement at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. His focus is on Ngā Kitenga o te Maramataka: Insights into the Maramataka (Māori lunar calendar) and its relation to whakamomori (su***de).

The maramataka was a way of life for our tūpuna. It helped govern activities and actions that allowed them to stand firm within their environment as kaitiaki of ‘te taiao’ (the environment).

Ko au tenei
Mauri Tu, Mauri Ora

14/04/2021

An awesome korero by Matua Rereta Makiha

21/03/2021

We love the kaupapa of lifestone and the story from where this started from, a stone that is wairua delivered. We highly recommend these lifestones, check out their website, and ask us about them.

The whanau who have purchased these have loved them and are blown away by their simple, elegant beauty and the technology behind them that binds generations together.

Life-Stories and heritage that lives on to guide and ground future generations

18/03/2021

Kia ora whanau, here is video 7 for this week, another great korero by Che Wilson on Tangihanga- Navigating Tikanga associated with tangihanga.

Part 7 – Memorial Services / Interring Ashes / Unveiling / Hāhū

These are some great guidelines and outlines you may consider when planning Tangihanga.

Mauri Ora

10/03/2021

Kia ora whanau, here is video 6 for today, another great korero by Che Wilson on Tangihanga- Navigating Tikanga associated with Death.

The last one wasn’t the last one. 😉

These are some great guidelines and thought outlines you may consider.

Mauri Ora

06/03/2021

Kia ora whanau, here is video 5 for today, the final of the 5 part korero by Che Wilson on Tangihanga- Navigating Tikanga associated with Death.

These are some great guidelines and thought outlines you may consider.

05/03/2021

Kia ora whanau, here is video 4 for today, another awesome korero done by Che Wilson on Tangihanga- Navigating Tikanga associated with Death.

These are some great guidelines and thought outlines you may consider.

05/03/2021

03/03/2021

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Kia ora e te whanau, Here is a recording we did last year while in alert level 3. The guidelines are still the same. This will give you some guidance about funerals at this time. Remember this Level 3 applies to Auckland.

Nga mihi aroha koutou.

01/10/2020

Some families are turning to loans to help pay for funeral costs.

17/08/2020

We totally tautoko this kaupapa. Keep a watch out will korero more on this amazing kohatu

16/08/2020

Join us as we break down the rules around funerals and tangihanga at alert level 3 for Auckland. Post any questions in the comments. Rikki Solomon

14/08/2020

Will post up a live as we find out more details for whanau.

Funeral home directors in Auckland are unsure what to tell whānau who have planned funeral or tangihanga services over the weekend.

12/08/2020

An update on funerals and Tangihanga in NZ. Even though lockdown may end tomorrow, let us know if you have any questions. We will go live again tomorrow to update you after the prime ministers announcement. Kia Kaha NZ.

01/08/2020

We are officially opened for business. Thank you to those who came to help us celebrate. We look forward to serving the community and welcoming you through our doors. Find out more about our kaupapa by visiting www.terangikahupapa.co.nz

15/07/2020

Te Rangikahupapa featured on The Hui on Sunday. We are committed to the revitalisation of Maramataka Maori through every day and momentous life events. Rikki Solomon is often referred to as the "Maramataka man" as he works with many community organisations and businesses to share how our tipuna's knowledge very much applies today. https://www.threenow.co.nz/shows/the-hui/season-5%3A-sunday-12-july-2020/125685/M39253-430

Mihingarangi Forbes presents a compelling mix of current affairs investigations, human interest and arts and culture stories. Made with the support of NZ on Air. S5 Ep20