PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We are inviting expressions of interest for a new professional development programme for current (and aspiring) rongoã Mãori practitioners - or anyone with a genuine desire to deepen their connection with Matauranga Maori and self actualisation through Whare Waananga Lore.
Mentoring and Waananga with Ruatau Perez, a respected Rongoaa Maaori practitioner who trained for over a decade under the late Papa Joe Delamere, Ruatau offers a grounded and spiritually connected approach rooted in tikanga, wairua, and the guidãnce of ngã atua and our tipuna.
What will be included each month
In-Depth Mãtauranga Video
A one-hour teaching video from Ruatau exploring specific topic related to Rongoaa Mãori and deepening our spiritual connection.
Private Online Forum
A dedicated members-only online space for sharing experiences, resources, and insights with others walking this kaupapa.
Live Group Waananga
An online group led by Ruatau to wananga together with other members, allowing time for shared korero, reflection, and collective learning.
One-on-One Session with Ruatau (Premium Only)
A monthly I-hour personal session with Ruatau for professional development, cultural supervision, wananga, or guidance.
MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION MODEL | SPACES LIMITED
Register your interest now to be among the first to receive full details on pricing
Meet Ruatau
(Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāpuhi)
Privileged to have trained under Papa Joe for 10 years until his passing, Ruatau has been a Rongoaa practitioner and run wananga/workshops under Te Maurea both in Aotearoa and around the world since the year 2000. First introduced to mirimiri as a child by his grandmother and later training under Papa Joe, Ruatau continues to practice and share the art of our sacred healing traditions.
"It was an honour to have studied under Papas tutelage while he was alive and with my partner Hannah (Ngāpuhi) we continue to be guided by him through wairua/spirit. Weaving the threads between Papatūānuku and Ranginui, guided by the Whare Wananga Lore, Nga Atua/gods and our own Tūpuna/ancestors we are humbled to weave the ancient Māori philosophies into this modern ever changing world."
After settling in Te Waipounamu, Ruatau and Hannah were led to start Te Arateatea Trust in 2019 and open a Whare Hauora in Ōtautahi.
Register your interest
Register your interest now to be among the first to receive full details on pricing.