NIB-Approved Rongoā Māori Provider

Supporting Iwi Members with Traditional Healing & Claims Support

We’re proud to be a registered Rongoā Māori provider with nib Health Insurance, supporting eligible members to access traditional Māori healing as part of their hauora journey.

🧡 For Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei & Ngāti Porou Members

If you’re a member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei or Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou Employee and have a nib health insurance policy, you may be eligible to access our services with cover for Rongoā Māori, including:

  • Mirimiri and Kōmiri – traditional Māori bodywork
  • Rongoā Rākau – native herbal plant remedies
  • Karakia and Wairua Healing – spiritual support as part of your treatment

📌 Important: You must have Rongoā Māori added to your policy for these services to be claimable. Please check with nib or your Iwi health navigator to confirm your coverage.

✅ How to Access Our Services Through nib

  1. Check your nib policy to ensure Rongoā Māori is included
  2. Book your session with us online or in person
  3. We can submit your claim directly through the nib Provider Portal (if eligible), or support you with your own claim process

💬 Need Help?

Your nib Kaiārahi (Iwi Health Navigator) can support you with claims, policy questions, and understanding how to access Rongoā Māori services.

Why This Matters

We are committed to helping whānau access culturally grounded healing that honours te ao Māori. Being recognised by nib enables us to support iwi members with mana-enhancing, accessible, and legitimate care pathways.

If you're unsure about your eligibility, contact nib or your workplace benefits team.

Whakapakari Ora invites you to walk with us on a journey of reconnection, healing and mātauranga Māori.

Our wānanga and events are open to the public and grounded in kaupapa Māori values of manaakitanga, wairuatanga, and kaitiakitanga. These spaces are created to uplift community wellbeing, share traditional knowledge, and strengthen our connection to te taiao (the natural world).

We offer a range of experiences throughout the motu, including:

  • 🌿 Rongoā Workshops – hands-on learning in mirimiri, rongoā rākau (native plant medicine), and traditional healing practices
  • 🚶♀️ Hīkoi Series – guided nature walks exploring rākau Māori, pūrākau (storytelling), and spiritual grounding
  • 🧶 Weaving Workshops – collaborative raranga experiences delivered with our hoa mahi at Kahu Collective, weaving both fibres and community
  • 🧘♀️ Guided Meditations & Wairua Practices – calming sessions to align wairua and hinengaro, grounded in maramataka and te taiao
  • 🩺 Koha-Based Community Clinics – accessible mirimiri and holistic rongoā services offered with aroha

Our events align with the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar), creating opportunities to attune with the natural rhythms of the moon and environment.

📅 Browse Upcoming Events

Our upcoming wānanga and clinics are listed below. Click on each event for details and bookings.

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Spaces are limited, and koha-based clinics may book out quickly — we encourage early registration.

For pātai, group bookings, or collaborations, please contact us at info@whakapakariora.com.

 

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Ready to take control of your wellness journey? Secure your spot now by booking your session. Don't wait any longer—start your path to holistic health today!

Choose from our three locations; New Brighton and Christchurch City. Or book for an Online Consultation.

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