Worried about getting pōwhiri and tikanga right?
Struggling to build stronger, respectful business relationships?
Want foundational knowledge for living well in Aotearoa?
Books and YouTube clips can’t teach you this. Our noho marae delivers hands-on confidence through real marae experience.
What is a Noho Marae?
This 2-day, 1-night immersion is more than theory – it’s practical learning in context that builds relationships and capability you can’t get from a screen or page.
Perfect for open-hearted and open-minded businesses and individuals who do business with Māori, or want to know better and do better.
Perfect for open-hearted and open-minded businesses and individuals who do business with Māori, or want to know better and do better.
Who is this programme for?
Anyone who is wanting practical application of learnings in te ao Māori/ the Māori world.
What will you will experience?
- Guided online pōwhiri preparation — arrive ready and confident.
- Experiential learning through pōwhiri and marae tikanga.
- Local kōrero on marae, hapū, and whenua history.
- Tailored learning stations: Te Tiriti, tikanga, reo, hauora, cultural planning, working with Māori.
- Shared reflection and relationship-building.
- Facilitated by Donna’s warm, energetic style.
What you will gain?
- Confidence in te ao Māori.
- Practical tikanga knowledge.
- Stronger relationships.
- Tools for respectful engagement.
- Essential capability-building for Aotearoa – not optional.
If you are an organisation coming as a team you will enjoy a bonus of team building while you're at it and a team rate.
Invest in capability and confidence in one powerful experience.
Upcoming Noho marae
10am Thursday 5th - 2pm Friday 6th November 2026 Pūrekireki Marae, Pirongia, Waikato 408-124 State Highway 39, Pirongia
This Noho Marae is for businesses who are working with Māori/ want to work with Māori and individuals wanting to increase their cultural capability.
We are currently taking expressions of interest. Registrations will open 1st May, but we encourage you to register your interest early to ensure you don't miss out.
COST: $850 +GST (Early Bird May 1st - July 15th)From July 15th: $1000 +GST full price.
Payment plans and team rate available. Email donna@puawaananga.co.nz for details.
Expression of Interest
