25/09/2025
I am really proud to share that I am now recognised as an ACC Registered Rongoā Māori Provider for the whakapapa (inherited) giftings of Wairuatanga, Matakite, Matekite and Haumirimiri.
A rigorous process that required our tohunga, māreikura, kuia and Marae whānau to evidence my abilities, intent and contributions to our people. Alongside, the ability to Kaiako and lead our Kaimahi.
An application that brought great pain and tears as I honoured the memory of all my tīpuna who are no longer here in the physical but ever present in the wairua.
I wanted to post that this process was lengthy taking over 6 months, to ensure that our entire team could be reviewed as a part of my application.
Therefore, a hearty congratulations is also due to;
Abby Hollingsworth Ngāi Tuhoe, Ngāti Ruapani (Puketapu-Finn), Kairongoā
Jo Young Tainui, Ngāti Raukawa (Prince) - Kairongoā
Who have also been assessed and approved as a part of Mana Mauri Collective.
There are many to be thanked and you have received personal messages from me this morning. However, I must acknowledge my Uncle Witi McMarth (Ngāti Wai), thank you for being one of our Rangitira that led our WAI262
And Mihi Henry-Hatcher of Mihi's Place for your years of patience as I avoided doing this mahi in public and generally mucked around for a decade or more 🤣! You are an inspiration and such a significant taonga.
Arohanui e te whānau! ̄māori
