I have limited knowledge in Te Reo Maori language or connection to Maori culture.

There is no judgement from us about where on your journey you are. Please show up as you are and we will hold a space where you are free to be yourself and ask questions. Oral teachings are majority delivered in English, Written teachings in Maori lnguage are always translated to English.

I havn't been to a waananga before, but I can feel something telling me to come - what can I expect?

You have heard that inner calling for a reason. We humbly invite you and your ancestors to join us. Often those who come for the first time feel some nerves but also experience laughter, learning, sense of awe for Māori culture, renewed sense of belonging and friends who become whanau/family.

Do I have to be Māori or know my ancestory to come?

No, we welcome those from all walks of life. As we join in sacred space all of our ancestors connect no matter the lands or seas they have crossed to be here. We do ask that you come with an open heart and mind and these teachings/lore are held with integrity and respect.

I have already done Waananga before - will this be different?

As you know every waananga is different and every kaiako holds space in their unique way. Ruatau holds spiritual and physical safety at the forefront of all waananga and miri/romi. These teachings are from the house of Rongo - Peace. All waananga will be based on healing, connection, inclusion.

What should I bring along?

Bring a notebook and pens/writing materials. Wear comfy clothes. A massage table if you have one. Something to contribute daily for a shared lunch together. An open heart and mind!

Introduction to Traditional Māori Healing - Mirimiri and Romiromi Tickets, Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 6:00 pm

Overview

Join us to connect deeper into Traditional Māori healing and the ancient art of Mirimiri and Romiromi

Introduction to Traditional Māori Healing

Join us for a hands-on, in-person waananga with Ruatau Perez about dive deep into the Mātauranga and world of self healing and Mirimiri/Romiromi. Whether you're curious or looking to deepen your own knowledge and connection, this event is a great chance to connect with culture, community, and healing.

We will gather for one evening (Thursday) and three full days (Fri/Sat/Sun) and sit in sacred space and discover how traditional Māori healing techniques and ancient practices bring balance and wellbeing.

With over 25 years of first hand expereince as a practitioner and teacher Ruatau Perez grounds these weekends on Whare Waananga Lore - the Maatauranga Papa Joe Hoehpa De Le Mere directly shared with him while he was a student of his in Auckland. Ruatau founded Te Ara Teatea Trust -a whare hauora and community health centre in Otautahi Christchurch, NZ and is now sharing this Matauranga here in Yugambah country, Gold Coast Australia.

By integrating these teachings and techniques shared over the waananga you will leave with a deeper understanding ancestoral traumas and tools for self healing. You will deepen your own spiritual practices and safety in spiritual realms aswell as having a basic romiromi body alignment in which you can start to learn the techniques and depth that healing can go to within this modality.

Tea, coffee, herbals and snacks provided daily and in the spirit of whanautanga we invite you to bring something along to contribute to a shared lunch each day (pot luck style).

The Gold Coast address (NOT THE AIRPORT) most will likely be a private residence with the address to be confirmed and sent out closer to the start date.

For those traveling from out of town, we may have a couple of beds available please contact us after regsistration if you are interested in this extra cash option.

Answer the karanga - early bird pricing avilable until 28th Feb 2026.