Growing Kai with the Maramataka

Sun 1 Nov 5pm - 7pm
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Growing Kai with the Maramataka

Sun 1 Nov 5pm - 7pm

Te Rau o Rongo, New-plymouth

Discover the maramataka and the wisdom of the mātauranga Māori approach to māra kai with Pounamu Skelton (Te Āti Awa, Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui). This kōrero will help you understand the environmental cues or tohu to guide your gardening practices. Discover practical strategies for planning, sowing, transplanting, and harvesting by observing nature's rhythms, as well as maintaining the mauri of your māra through preservation.

Cost.

This event costs $30. Includes snacks, refreshments and maramataka dial.

Flexible Pricing (limited): Please select this option if it would make attending more affordable for you. Choosing a standard ticket, if you’re able, helps keep flexible tickets available for others.

Parking information.

Parking along driveway.

Part of the Taranaki Sustainable Trails: Backyards, Builds & Farms. Check out our huge range of ticketed, koha and free events during the Trails (30 Oct - 15 Nov 2026)

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