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Category Archives: māra kai practical guide
Kono for Pure Kai
Posted in Harvesting, kai reka, Te Wai Pounamu, Whakawhanaungatanga
Tagged kono brand, Maori kai
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Kaanga
Kaanga or corn, can be planted in Whiringa a nuku to Hakihea (October to January). Sow seeds at a depth that is approximately three times the diameter of the seed, with 20 30cm space between them. Pick them when the … Continue reading
Posted in kai reka, kānga, māra kai practical guide
Tagged corn growing, growing corn traditional food, kaanga, mara kai, maramataka, Te Waka Kai Ora
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Taro
Taro is also an important variety brought from Polynesia. It is said that it was left here by Kupe for his daughters on the WairarapaCoast. These crop are best planted in Mahuru in wet, boggy, light filtered soil. There are … Continue reading
Mahi i te Mahi
Whiringa-ā-nuku ( October November) E ngaki ana a mua, e tōtō mai ana a muri. First clear of the weeds, then plant. (If the first group do their work properly, those following can accomplish their task and everyone gets the … Continue reading
Taewa, Riwai Spuds
Taewa, riwai[1] Taewa, riwai or Māori potatoes are some of the most deeply treasured Māori foods available to us today. Ironically they are not native to Aotearoa or even Polynesia but instead originate from South America . There are 18 … Continue reading
26 October, 2010 22:36
Full Moon 15. Turu/Oturu: The moon is now filled out. Like tears, things are full and droop. He pai. 16. Rakau-nui: A good night. 17. Rakau-matohi: The moon now wanes. A good night. 18. Takirua: The moon is losing its … Continue reading
Posted in kai reka, Maramataka, Te Taitokerau
Tagged full moon, maramataka, planting by the moon
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Taranaki Kuia takes out NZ Gardener Award
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Taitokerau gets the Hikoi started
Posted in karakia, Nga Korero mai te Ngakau, Te Taitokerau
Tagged Geneva Hildreth, Hikoi ki te motu, karakia, taitokerau
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Te Reka o te Kai – Kai Atua
Te Reka o te Kai- Kai Atua publication will be launch during the Hikoi ki te Motu tour in 12 regions starting 9th September in Kaikohe. This guide has been compiled by Te Waka Kai Ora to introduce whanau to … Continue reading
Posted in controlling those weeds and pests, Establishing a garden, Growing Vegetables, Harvesting, kai reka, karakia, mahinga kai, maramataka, Maramataka, Matariki/Puanga, māori potato/riwai/peruperu, māra kai practical guide, Pataka, Pure Seed, Rongoa Maori, Whakawhanaungatanga
Tagged Maori kai, maori organic gardening, mara kai, Te Reka o te Kai - Kai Atua
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