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Position Statements, regular news updates, current vacancies and para kore how-to’s.
Position Statements

Waste to Energy
April 21, 2022
Waste incineration to get rid of waste and generate energy does not align with tikanga Māori (principles), and is seen by Para Kore as a
Para Kore How-to's

Harvesting and processing kiekie
March 28, 2022
Our Para Kore Kaiārahi, Te Kaurinui, is processing some of the kiekie using a sharpened albatross bone (the “modern” nail in wood tool just didn’t

Ko Hinepūtehue- growing and using hue
February 15, 2022
Our ancestors used the taonga of Hinepūtehue for many different purposes. You could grow hue in your māra- they are relatively quick and easy to

Kawakawa balm with Reitu
February 9, 2022
You will need: Jars (wash + reuse) Dried kawakawa leaves Oil of your choice Labels Beeswax Summary – mahi rongoā with Reitu Mahi rongoā are