He rākau tū, he rākau ora, he rākau whakaora
Te Hira Pū-Ao represents the enduring connection between people and the natural world, embodying the mauri of te taiao and the wisdom of our tīpuna. Rooted in the principles of mātauranga Māori, Te Hira Pū-Ao is both a celebration of life and a commitment to the restoration and preservation of the whenua and its many treasures.
This kaupapa has been created by the visionary team at Poipoia, under the expert leadership of Tina Porou (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tuwharetoa, Ngai Tūhoe) and her dedicated team. Together, they weave together mātauranga Māori, community engagement, and environmental stewardship to inspire kaitiakitanga and ensure a thriving future for generations to come.
Te Hira Pū-Ao acknowledges the whakapapa shared by all living things and seeks to restore the balance and vitality of te taiao through collaboration, education, and action.
Join us as we nurture the mauri of our whenua, protect our taonga tuku iho, and honor the legacy of our tīpuna.
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