Pirirakau Hauora - Te Ōturu Oranga

01/02/2026

Kia ora koutou e te whānau,

We are excited to be welcoming back another “Within Each Season” wānanga guided by Kandy and Summer🌙

This wānanga creates a sacred and intentional space for wāhine to pause, breathe, and reconnect with their inner knowing. Guided by Te Taiao, our atua and tūpuna, we come together to remember who we are, to release what no longer serves us, and to reclaim the mana, voice, and essence that has always lived within.

Last year, this wānanga was such a beautiful and powerful experience (Big Mihi to Kandy and Summer), and we know our wāhine have been patiently waiting for its return so here it is! ✨
Spaces are limited and will be first in, first served, so we encourage you to register early.

We cannot wait to sit in this space with you 🤍
Register here➡️ https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Lf3G6ZeAnUuxZ7I2RX8Xu0H0UQgf6Y1MqcxJxbqLqiRUMzVQUEcyWk9WRjczRUNMREJEQVQ2WE80WS4u&route=shorturl

20/01/2026

Kia ora koutou,

Hei whakamōhio atu, we will be closed for the long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday 27th of January.

For any emergencies, please call 111 or head to 2nd Ave or Tauranga Hospital.

We hope you all stay safe over the long weekend.

Ngā mihi nui,
Te Ōturu Oranga 💚

Kia ora koutou,

Hei whakamōhio atu, we will be closed for the long weekend and will reopen on Tuesday 27th of January.

For any emergencies, please call 111 or head to 2nd Ave or Tauranga Hospital.

We hope you all stay safe over the long weekend.

Ngā mihi nui,
Pirirākau Hauora 💙

19/01/2026

🌿 Come Experience the Magic of Te Ōturu Maara! 🌿

Our Maara crew are bringing their energy, knowledge, and love of Rongoā to you all, this is your chance to connect with the whenua, learn something new, and share time with whānau.

Whether you’re a rangatahi wanting to bring your kaumātua with green thumbs, or simply curious about the beauty of Rongoā, this is the place to be! All are welcome. Good vibes, hands-on learning, and a warm rongoā welcome await you! ✨

Nau mai, haere mai, come share in the wairua of our Maara crew and Te Ōturu Oranga.

19/01/2026

Tēnā koutou e te whānau o Tamawhariua,

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou for coming into our space last Thursday morning to take part in a Rongoā Wānanga with Rob. He tino pai ki a mātou te manaaki i a koutou me te noho tahi i tēnei wā.

We began the morning with karakia alongside the staff of Te Ōturu, and the manaakitanga and whakawhanaungatanga were truly felt. This created a calm and grounded start to the day, allowing everyone to connect, be present, and prepare for the learning ahead.

Rob, our rongoā practitioner, spent time with our whānau from Tamawhariua identifying plants and sharing knowledge about their uses. Moving through our beautiful wāhi, they were able to reconnect with the whenua and with each other. It was a meaningful opportunity to share kōrero, ask questions, and deepen understanding of rongoā Māori in a supportive and respectful space.

We hope you enjoyed your time with us and felt welcomed and comfortable within this environment. We truly valued the opportunity to come together.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa,
Mauri ora.

12/01/2026

Kia ora koutou katoa,

We hope you all enjoyed a restful Christmas and New Year with your whānau. As we step into the new year, we know many of you are ready to reconnect with our services.

Over the past few days, our teams have been deeply engaged in hui, wānanga, and intention-setting to ensure we are aligned, grounded, and prepared for the year ahead. This has meant we haven’t yet been able to reach out to everyone — thank you for your patience and understanding.

We are now ready, and our books are officially open for mirimiri.

At this time, we have two practitioners available:

Mere
• Over 10 years of full-time experience in mirimiri
• Strength: An intuitive ability to read the body and tailor each mirimiri to the unique needs of the whaiora, drawing from a mix of modalities
• Availability: Thursdays and Fridays only

Te Kitea
• Passionate about weaving anatomy and physiology into her own bespoke mirimiri practice
• Strength: Musculoskeletal massage, with a strong focus on supporting the physical body
• Availability: Monday to Friday

Booking times are available at:
🕘 9:00am
🕚 11:00am
🕐 1:00pm
🕒 3:00pm

Please CALL to book in on: 07 552 6238

Please note that Mihirangi is currently on maternity leave, and we send her our aroha as she embraces this special time.

If you are feeling the call to book in, we welcome you to reach out. We look forward to walking alongside you in your healing journey this year.

Ngā manaakitanga,
Rongoā Service

21/12/2025

Kia ora koutou, Meri Kirihimete! 🎄

What a year it has been. We want to mihi to everyone who has been part of our services — to those we’ve had the privilege of walking alongside this year, and to those who have passed or have lost loved ones, he mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa 🤍

Our Hakihea (December) Pānui is ready. We’ll let you all enjoy the read.

From all of our kaimahi, management team, and Board — we wish you a safe and restful festive season. Enjoy the time, fill your cup, and we’ll see you in 2026 ✨

17/12/2025

On Tuesday, we shared a beautiful day with some of our whaiora — creating space to reflect on the year that’s been, to reset, and to refocus on the journey ahead.

We want to take this moment to mihi all of our whaiora, whānau, and everyone who has engaged with our services throughout the year. Your trust, openness, and commitment to your own wellbeing does not go unnoticed.

Wherever you are on your journey, please remember — you are not alone. We walk alongside you, always. 🩵

If you or someone you know would like support, referrals can be sent to
📧 referrals@pirirakauhauora.org.nz

Meri Kirihimete wāhine mā, nā Nataria.

14/12/2025

Kia ora koutou,

Pirirākau Hauora and Te Ōturu Oranga will be closed from 23rd of December to 7th of January.
Our clinic will reopen on Thursday 8th of January 2026.

We hope everyone has a safe and restful festive season. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year 💚

Kia hari, kia haumaru ngā hararei, hoki pai mai i te Tau Hou 2026

28/11/2025

Kia ora koutou,
As we get closer to the Christmas break, we hope everyone is staying safe and well. We have an important announcement — on Friday the 5th we will be closing from 1pm.

Ngā mihi.

18/11/2025

Kia ora koutou,

Our staff here at Te Ōturu had the privilege of taking part in a Plant ID Wānanga with our rongoā guru, Matua Rob. He created a beautiful space for us, sharing resources on rongoā rākau and guiding us through different native rākau such as Koromiko and Kōwhai—their uses, their healing properties, and how they can support different hauora needs.

We were also given a booklet packed with mātauranga, helping us deepen our understanding of the native rākau that surround the space we work in every day.

To top it off, each of us was gifted a koauau and kawakawa panipani.

Ngā mihi Matua Rob—our team truly appreciates you, your mahi, the mātauranga you carry, and your wisdom. It was an amazing morning filled with learning, connection, and aroha for our taiao.

11/11/2025

Kia Ora Koutou! We’ve got tomato plants ready to share down at Te Ōturu 🍅
These beauties have been grown from our own kākano, saved from last year’s harvest — come grab some for your garden!

28/10/2025

Kia Ora Koutou,

We’re excited to announce our Wāhine Maramataka Wānanga happening on Wednesday, 26th November, from 9:30am – 2:30pm.

Come spend the day connecting and sharing space with other wāhine, learning grounding and healing practices guided by te maramataka, and facilitated by our wāhine ataahua, Mere Horopapera.

It will be a beautiful opportunity to come together, learn, and replenish your wairua. 🌿

If you’re interested, please fill out our registration form or get in touch with Nataria.
Limited spaces available – be sure to secure your spot!
***NOW CLOSED***

Ngā mihi nui,
Pirirākau Hauora