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Whakakai - Earrings
Whakakai - Earrings
Whakairo Rākau (Wood Carvings)
Whakairo Rākau (Wood Carvings)
Tāhei - Necklace
Tāhei - Necklace
All Jewellery
All Jewellery
Raukura - Feathers
Raukura - Feathers
Poutama
Poutama
Poi
Poi
Piupiu
Piupiu
Carvings (Whakairo)
Carvings (Whakairo)
Karakia (Prayers & chants)
Rukuhia te ata
Rukuhia te ata
Rukuhia te ata
Waiata (Songs)
Whakaaria mai
Image sources: The Francis Frith Collection Whakaaria mai is a hīmene (hymn) that uses the tune of the English language hymn 'How Great Thou Art'. It is a short Christian song that is often...
Whakaaria mai
Whakaaria mai
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Tūtira mai ngā iwi
Image sources: Initiatives of change This song was written by Wi Te Tau Huata (Ngāti Kahungunu) in the 1950's. This waiata encourages unity and is a happy upbeat tune. This waiata may become less appropriate in...
Tūtira mai ngā iwi
Tūtira mai ngā iwi
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Purea nei
Image sources: Waka Huia - Hirini Melbourne & Te Puka a Maui This song was composed by Hirini Melbourne (Ngāi Tūhoe) and contains references to known proverbs and sayings. The kupu...
Purea nei
Purea nei
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About us
At Māori Ora, our journey began with a simple but powerful goal — to create new pathways for our tamariki and future generations. As a whānau, my partner and I started this kaupapa to share knowledge, strengthen wellbeing, and celebrate the beauty of Māori culture.
Our website provides free resources to support hauora and everyday wellbeing, including traditional karakia and waiata lyrics that help keep our reo, tikanga, and spiritual practices alive. We believe knowledge should be shared with whānau and rangatahi so that everyone can connect with their identity, culture, and wellbeing.
Alongside these resources, we also create and offer handmade jewellery crafted here in Aotearoa. Our collection includes pounamu and carved pieces inspired by Māori tradition and the natural beauty of our whenua. Each piece reflects our passion for authentic craftsmanship and meaningful taonga.
Māori Ora is more than a website — it is a kaupapa built on whānau values, culture, and the dream of building a better future for our tamariki. By supporting our mahi, you are helping us continue sharing knowledge, promoting hauora, and creating opportunities for our whānau and community.