{"id":8331,"date":"2025-05-25T02:34:55","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T02:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/?page_id=8331"},"modified":"2025-05-30T23:20:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T23:20:57","slug":"raranga-putiputi-flower-weaving-the-art-of-traditional-maori-weaving-and-flower-making","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/raranga-putiputi-flower-weaving-the-art-of-traditional-maori-weaving-and-flower-making\/","title":{"rendered":"CULTURAL WORKSHOP: Raranga Putiputi Flower Weaving: The Art of Traditional M\u0101ori Weaving and Flower-making"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With Jasmine Te Hokinga Mai and Delise Tui Kerehona, New Zealand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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 M\u0101ori traditions while learning valuable weaving techniques that celebrate nature, creativity, and storytelling. Whether you\u2019re new to weaving or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop promises an enriching experience rooted in cultural heritage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Time &amp; Venue:<\/strong>\u00a0 1\u20133.30pm, Tuesday 24 June, Danala<br><strong>Duration<\/strong>: 2.5 hours<br><strong>Limit: <\/strong>12 people<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/workshop-raranga-putiputi-1.eventbrite.com.au\">Click here to book<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Jasmine:<\/strong><br>Ko Ruapeka te Marae,<br>Ko Ngati Tukorehe te Hapu,<br>Ko Raukawa ki te Kaokaoroa o Patetere te Iwi,<br>Tihei Mauri Ora!<br>Ko Jasmine Te Hikinga Mai t\u00f4ku ingoa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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\u2019m excited to share my weaving journey with you and hope it inspires you to connect with your own roots and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Delise:<\/strong><br>Whakakatauk\u012b (M\u0101ori Proverb) \u201cTohaina \u014d painga ki te ao\u201d<br>\u201cShare your gifts with the world.\u201d<br>Pepeha (M\u0101ori Introduction)<br>E rere taku mihi maioha \u2013 My affectionate greetings flow. &nbsp;<br>Ko Whakapunake te maunga&nbsp; \u2013 My mountain is Whakapunake. &nbsp;<br>Ko Hangaroa te awa \u2013 My river is Hangaroa. &nbsp;<br>Ko Takitimu te waka&nbsp; \u2013 My canoe is Takitimu. &nbsp;<br>Ko Ng\u0101ti Kahungunu te iwi \u2013 My tribe is Ng\u0101ti Kahungunu. &nbsp;<br>Ko Hinehika te hap\u016b \u2013 My subtribe is Hinehika. &nbsp;<br>Ko Delise Tui Kerehona t\u014dku ingoa \u2013 My name is Delise Tui Kerehona.&nbsp;<br>Ko Wai Au? (Who Am I?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Delise Tui Kerehona is a dedicated M\u0101ori 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 Ng\u0101ti Kahungunu heritage, Delise specialises in M\u0101ori health and well-being, addressing intergenerational trauma through traditional healing practices, particularly r\u0101ranga (M\u0101ori weaving). Her expertise extends to M\u0101ori taonga (cultural treasures), where she has worked as a research assistant in institutions worldwide, helping preserve and revitalise Indigenous knowledge. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ng\u0101 Mahi Whakahirahira (Career Highlights)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strengthening Indigenous Kinship \u2013 For over 20 years, Delise has fostered strong relationships between M\u0101ori and other First Nations peoples, working in both remote communities and urban environments,&nbsp;including with the Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation\u2014Currently supporting 10 remote Indigenous communities in Australia, Delise contributes to cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Te Kupu Whakamutunga (Closing Words) <br>\u201cNoo reira, e ketekete te kaakaa, e kuukuu te kereru, e koekoe te tui.\u201d<br>\u201cTherefore, the k\u0101k\u0101 bird chatters, the kerer\u016b coos, and the t\u016b\u012b sings.\u201d<br>*(Just as each bird has its own voice, so too do we all have unique gifts to share.)<br>Teenaa kooutou, teenaa kooutou, teenaa kooutou katoa.\u201d<br>I greet you; I greet you, I greet you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5413\" src=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/basket-922x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/basket-922x1024.jpg 922w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/basket-270x300.jpg 270w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/basket-768x853.jpg 768w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/basket.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"563\" data-id=\"8332\" src=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Woven-flower-bunch.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Woven-flower-bunch.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Woven-flower-bunch-300x221.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"949\" data-id=\"8333\" src=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Jasmine-Straga-1024x949.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Jasmine-Straga-1024x949.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Jasmine-Straga-300x278.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Jasmine-Straga-768x712.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Jasmine-Straga-270x250.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Jasmine-Straga.jpeg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"666\" height=\"818\" data-id=\"8334\" src=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Delise-Tui-Kerehona.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Delise-Tui-Kerehona.jpg 666w, https:\/\/worldarchaeologicalcongress.com\/wac10\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/05\/Delise-Tui-Kerehona-244x300.jpg 244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Jasmine Te Hokinga Mai and Delise Tui Kerehona, New Zealand. 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