Author name: Dr. Aroha Thompson

Cultural competency health NZ for non-Māori clinicians involves a profound commitment to understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, building authentic relationships […]

Sustainable harvesting in Māori tradition, or Rongoā, is the practice of gathering medicinal plants while maintaining the ecological and spiritual

Rongoā workshops are community-led educational initiatives focused on the preservation and revitalization of traditional Māori healing practices. These workshops integrate

Identifying native Māori medicinal plants, or Rongoā Māori, requires a sophisticated understanding of New Zealand’s unique botanical taxonomy and ancestral

Soil health is the foundational pillar of Rongoā Māori potency, as the complex microbiome of the ngahere (forest) directly influences

An urban rongoā garden is a specialized traditional Māori medicinal space adapted for city environments, emphasizing the cultivation of healing

Maori water health constitutes the intrinsic link between the vitality of New Zealand’s waterways and the spiritual well-being of its

Māori forest bathing, known as immersing oneself in Te Ngahere Pharmacy, is a restorative practice that bridges Rongoā Māori and

Environmental restoration health describes the therapeutic synergy achieved when individuals engage in the active repair of natural ecosystems. By participating