With Jasmine Te Hokinga Mai and Delise Tui Kerehona, New Zealand.
Join Jasmine and Delise for a Raranga Putiputi workshop, as they guide you through the process of creating intricate, handcrafted floral designs using native materials. This hands-on workshop offers a unique opportunity to connect with Māori traditions while learning valuable weaving techniques that celebrate nature, creativity, and storytelling. Whether you’re new to weaving or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop promises an enriching experience rooted in cultural heritage.
Time & Venue: 1–3.30pm, Tuesday 24 June, Danala
Duration: 2.5 hours
Limit: 12 people
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About Jasmine:
Ko Ruapeka te Marae,
Ko Ngati Tukorehe te Hapu,
Ko Raukawa ki te Kaokaoroa o Patetere te Iwi,
Tihei Mauri Ora!
Ko Jasmine Te Hikinga Mai tôku ingoa
Kia ora, my mountain is Maungautari, Waimakariri is my River, and Raukawa ki te Kaokaoroa o Patetere is my tribe, a tribe of the north island of Aotearoa New Zealand. Weaving is a deep passion of mine, and it has been a meaningful way for me to help our family connect with our culture. I’m excited to share my weaving journey with you and hope it inspires you to connect with your own roots and culture.
About Delise:
Whakakataukī (Māori Proverb) “Tohaina ō painga ki te ao”
“Share your gifts with the world.”
Pepeha (Māori Introduction)
E rere taku mihi maioha – My affectionate greetings flow.
Ko Whakapunake te maunga – My mountain is Whakapunake.
Ko Hangaroa te awa – My river is Hangaroa.
Ko Takitimu te waka – My canoe is Takitimu.
Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te iwi – My tribe is Ngāti Kahungunu.
Ko Hinehika te hapū – My subtribe is Hinehika.
Ko Delise Tui Kerehona tōku ingoa – My name is Delise Tui Kerehona.
Ko Wai Au? (Who Am I?)
Delise Tui Kerehona is a dedicated Māori practitioner, cultural researcher, and community leader with over25 years of experience across the Community Sector, Employment Services, Education, Health, and Fitness. Deeply connected to her Ngāti Kahungunu heritage, Delise specialises in Māori health and well-being, addressing intergenerational trauma through traditional healing practices, particularly rāranga (Māori weaving). Her expertise extends to Māori taonga (cultural treasures), where she has worked as a research assistant in institutions worldwide, helping preserve and revitalise Indigenous knowledge.
Ngā Mahi Whakahirahira (Career Highlights)
Strengthening Indigenous Kinship – For over 20 years, Delise has fostered strong relationships between Māori and other First Nations peoples, working in both remote communities and urban environments, including with the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation—Currently supporting 10 remote Indigenous communities in Australia, Delise contributes to cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and community development.
Te Kupu Whakamutunga (Closing Words)
“Noo reira, e ketekete te kaakaa, e kuukuu te kereru, e koekoe te tui.”
“Therefore, the kākā bird chatters, the kererū coos, and the tūī sings.”
*(Just as each bird has its own voice, so too do we all have unique gifts to share.)
Teenaa kooutou, teenaa kooutou, teenaa kooutou katoa.”
I greet you; I greet you, I greet you.
