Te Rau o Rongo Maara

  • 9 maara kai

  • Te Whare Pihinga -seed house

  • Te Whare Hua - berry house

  • Whare heihei waka - chook tractor

  • Hua Rakau - establishing orchard

  • Puwairakau me noke pamu

  • Hua Ręmana -citrus grove

  • Maara Putiputi

  • Korewai Heketua - composting toilet

  • Whare manaaki - teaching space for 22

We are committed to growing Hua Parakore Kai here in Onaero.

Although we have only been here two years we have established 8 different maara kai that produce enough Kai for most of the year.

We are currently in our Tipuranga year 2 of of the Hua Parakore verification and uphold ngā kaupapa in our growing practices.

This Koanga 2024, we have been setting up new gardens for both Māori taewa and my favorite, the Agria potato. Additionally, we have created a separate pumpkin garden distinct from the kamokamo to prevent any cross-pollination.

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We have planted 22 fruit/nut trees so far that are still getting their roots established. I have under planted the marjority with a ring of comfrey, mints and calendula.

Our 4 heihei are living their best lives with a diet full of fresh produce, snails and slugs. They gift us 3-4 eggs daily and put up with the boytrous lambs who follow them around the paddock.


The southfacing slopes is now planted with over 900 native trees, the whakaaro was to heal the whenua by rewildening a pasture and restablishing a ngahere. The trees were planted in May 2024 and having been establishing themselves over the winter months.

Te Rau o Rongo has created a versatile workshop space capable of accommodating up to 22 whanau.

Ideal space for professional development

Te Rau o Rongo can provide an idylic rural peaceful venue that is only 20 minutes from Ngāmotu and perfect for a team hui with sustainable facilities and can also provide fresh organic produce, meat and eggs for your occasion.

We can comfortably provide for up to 22 people.

We can provide you with our specialty kaupapa or support you in designing a bespoke kaupapa designed for your team.

Some of the kaupapa that we teach are:

  • Maara Kai: Cultivating kai through a mātauranga perspective.

  • An introduction to Hua Parakore

  • Healing with plants and essential oils.

  • Indigenous coaching

  • Team days

  • Gifting back to Papatūānuku

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Te Rau o Rongo

Our Story

Our maara kai is a nourishing space—a place of learning, healing, and community. We foster collective learning where maara enthusiasts can come together to share knowledge, inspire creativity, and celebrate the harmony between humanity and Te Ao Turoa.

Join us for a regular maara day at Te Rau o Rongo, where you can participate in seasonal activities and connect with like-minded individuals. Share your skills and enjoy a day of community and collaboration!

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640 Inland North Road, Onaero 4383, New Zealand

640 Inland North Road RD43 Onaero Taranaki 4373

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