01/10/2026
Tēnā koutou e te whānau
Enrolments are now open for our Tātai Tangata ki te Whenua o Ngāti Mutunga Māra Programme.
Facilitated by the wonderful Pounamu Skelton, this six-month kaupapa equips whānau with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to grow natural, healthy kai in their own backyards. Deeply rooted in her cultural landscapes, Pounamu is passionate about Hua Parakore, food sovereignty, and reconnecting people to the whenua through māra kai.
Tātai Tangata ki te Whenua supports whānau to improve household kai security, reduce the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables, and build self-sufficiency through sustainable food-growing practices, while strengthening connections to the whenua, maramataka, and the traditions that have sustained our people for generations.
Following the maramataka, the programme will commence in Kōanga 2026 and conclude in Ngahuru 2027, guiding participants through the seasonal cycles of planting, nurturing, harvesting, and preparing the whenua for the seasons ahead.
Participants will attend fortnightly Zoom hui and take part in several in-person wānanga throughout the journey, providing opportunities to learn practical māra skills, share experiences, and connect with fellow whānau.
There are 20 spaces available for registered Ngāti Mutunga whānau who are ready to establish their own māra kai.
If you're ready to take the first step towards growing your own kai, reconnecting with the whenua, and learning alongside fellow whānau, we encourage you to enrol today. Enrolment link can be found in your email.
Enrolments close Monday 19 October or once all spaces are filled.
