Aroha Ra

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Mirimiri service in Opotiki, Waiotahe & Whakatane. Visit aroha.ra.nz

With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a gentle reminder that aroha begins within.Our bodies carry stress, injury, and t...
13/02/2026

With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s a gentle reminder that aroha begins within.
Our bodies carry stress, injury, and the pace of everyday life, and taking time for mirimiri and romiromi can be a meaningful way to reconnect, release, and restore balance. He aroha tēnei mō te tinana me te wairua.
Appointments are available for both ACC-supported sessions following injury and privately paid sessions. Get in touch with us on 0225914580 to book in.
This week, choose care. Choose rest. Choose aroha. 🌿

This Waitangi Day, we honour our tīpuna Wi Akeake, who was Rangatira of Te Upokorehe.Wi Akeake owned lands around Ōhiwa ...
05/02/2026

This Waitangi Day, we honour our tīpuna Wi Akeake, who was Rangatira of Te Upokorehe.
Wi Akeake owned lands around Ōhiwa and Waiotahe, with one of his main kāinga at Te Arakōtipu, now known as Waiotahe Beach. Through oral accounts, we know he consulted with whānau here at home and travelled extensively throughout te motu to kōrero with descendants of Te Hapū Oneone before deciding to sign Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The copy of Te Tiriti signed by Wi Akeake was brought to Ōpōtiki and signed on 27 May 1840, alongside six other rangatira.
At Aroha Rā, this connection is both personal and grounding. Te Tiriti speaks to hauora in its fullest sense, whakapapa, whenua, wairua, and the responsibility to care for future generations. We acknowledge the foresight, leadership, and whakaaro of our tīpuna, and we carry that legacy forward in our mahi today.

Rongoā Māori & Te Tiriti o WaitangiOne of the ways Te Tiriti is expressed in practice today is through the recognition o...
05/02/2026

Rongoā Māori & Te Tiriti o Waitangi

One of the ways Te Tiriti is expressed in practice today is through the recognition of Māori models of wellbeing within public systems.

ACC formally recognises Rongoā Māori as a supported pathway of care for injury-related recovery, acknowledging that healing is not only physical, but also emotional, spiritual, and relational.

This recognition reflects key Te Tiriti principles:
Protection – of mātauranga Māori and traditional healing practices
Participation – ensuring Māori can access culturally grounded care
Partnership – working alongside Māori practitioners to support hauora

For us at Aroha Rā, this isn’t symbolic. It’s practical.
It means whaiora can receive support that aligns with their values, identity, and lived experience, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

On Waitangi Day, we acknowledge this as progress, and a responsibility.
Rongoā Māori is not an alternative on the margins.
It is an indigenous system of care, rooted in this whenua.

Te Tiriti & HauoraTe Tiriti o Waitangi affirmed the right for Māori to retain and protect taonga, including traditional ...
04/02/2026

Te Tiriti & Hauora
Te Tiriti o Waitangi affirmed the right for Māori to retain and protect taonga, including traditional healing knowledge, whenua, reo, and ways of wellbeing.
Rongoā Māori is not a trend. It is an inherited system of care that has always existed here.
On Waitangi Day, we reflect on the importance of protecting indigenous healing practices so they can continue to support not only Māori, but all people of this land.
He taonga te oranga, wellbeing is precious.

Kawakawa Rongoā Tea 🌿Kawakawa is one of the most well-known and widely used plants in rongoā Māori, valued for its clean...
30/01/2026

Kawakawa Rongoā Tea 🌿

Kawakawa is one of the most well-known and widely used plants in rongoā Māori, valued for its cleansing and restorative properties. Our kawakawa is sold as dried tea leaves, prepared with care to support wellbeing when brewed as a warming tea.
Kawakawa tea may help to:
- Support blood cleansing and healthy circulation
- Ease bladder discomfort and arthritic pain
- Assist digestion and gut health
- Act as a natural diuretic, supporting kidneys & urinary tract health
- Support recovery from coughs and colds

This nourishing tea is a great way to reset or detox for your new year plans and goals. Supporting the body’s natural balance, particularly during times of recovery or seasonal change.
Our kawakawa rongoā tea is available to purchase online.
www.aroha-ra.nz

We hope you all enjoyed a restful and refreshing holiday break.As routines settle back in, it’s a good time to reconnect...
23/01/2026

We hope you all enjoyed a restful and refreshing holiday break.
As routines settle back in, it’s a good time to reconnect with your wellbeing. If your body is feeling the effects of travel, work, or injury, mirimiri can support recovery, release tension, and restore balance.
Appointments are available for both ACC-supported sessions following an injury and privately paid sessions. If you’re unsure which option is right for you, we're happy to help guide you through the booking process.
Get in touch with Kharma on (0225914580) to book your session and begin the year feeling supported and aligned. 🌿

✨ Koha Romiromi Sessions – Welcoming Our New Kaimiri ✨We are pleased to offer koha romiromi sessions as we welcome our n...
13/01/2026

✨ Koha Romiromi Sessions – Welcoming Our New Kaimiri ✨
We are pleased to offer koha romiromi sessions as we welcome our new kaimiri, Reremoana, into the Aroha Rā whānau.
Romiromi is a traditional Māori healing practice that supports balance across tinana, hinengaro, wairua and whānau, it focuses on pressure points and the releasing of them. These koha sessions provide an opportunity to experience this healing mahi while supporting Reremoana as she begins her journey with us.
📍 Limited spaces available
📅 By booking only
💛 Koha-based
Please get in touch with Kharma on 0225914580 to secure a booking.
Ngā mihi nui
Aroha Rā

With the pōhutukawa in full bloom, summer has truly arrived.This time of year invites us to slow our pace, breathe deepl...
26/12/2025

With the pōhutukawa in full bloom, summer has truly arrived.

This time of year invites us to slow our pace, breathe deeply, and reconnect with te taiao. He wā whakatā, he wā whakahou, a season to restore balance and nurture wellbeing.

We hope the weeks ahead bring warmth, calm, and gentle moments of connection for you and your whānau. 🌺

🎄 Holiday Closure HoursAs we move into the festive season, we’d like to let our community know that Aroha Rā will be clo...
21/12/2025

🎄 Holiday Closure Hours

As we move into the festive season, we’d like to let our community know that Aroha Rā will be closed from Wednesday 24 December and will reopen on Monday 5 January.

Our Kaiwhakahaere (Administrator) will return on Monday 12 January, and all calls and messages will be responded to from then.

We sincerely thank you for your continued tautoko throughout the year. May this time bring rest, reflection, and reconnection with whānau and loved ones.

✨ Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te Tau Hou

From all of us at Aroha Rā, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe, restful holiday season.We feel truly blessed ...
19/12/2025

From all of us at Aroha Rā, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a safe, restful holiday season.

We feel truly blessed to be surrounded by such beautiful people and to work alongside the wonderful services that share our space at 91 Bridge Street. Thank you for the care, connection, and support you bring into our community throughout the year.

May this festive season be filled with aroha, wellbeing, and time with those who matter most. 🎄✨

Toot / Tutu / TupakihiTraditionally, the leaves were crushed or boiled and used as a poultice, or added to a bath to hel...
12/12/2025

Toot / Tutu / Tupakihi

Traditionally, the leaves were crushed or boiled and used as a poultice, or added to a bath to help ease bruising, sprains, and swollen joints.

You’ll often find tutu growing in open areas, along stream banks, and around bush margins. As we move into summer, its small clusters of berries begin to appear. Please remember that the berries and seeds are poisonous, do not consume them. They may look like tiny grapes, but they are not safe to eat.

Aroha Rā is seeking a skilled and dedicated kaimiri to join our Ōpōtiki team.If you are grounded in kaupapa Māori and pa...
05/12/2025

Aroha Rā is seeking a skilled and dedicated kaimiri to join our Ōpōtiki team.

If you are grounded in kaupapa Māori and passionate about uplifting the wellbeing of our whānau, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:
- Trained in mirimiri/romiromi
-Experienced in practice
-Genuine passion for supporting people on their healing journey
-Excellent time keeping
-Organised, clean, tidy, and professional
-Strong communication and reliability
-Able to work well as part of a team
-A good understanding of Te Whare Tapa Whā and holistic Māori wellbeing

Role details:
-Part-time hours
-Contracted position
-Position begins January 2026
-Supportive, whānau-centred workplace

If this sounds like you, please message us or email your CV to aroha.wikotu@outlook.com.
We look forward to welcoming someone who shares our values and the heart of our mahi.

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91 Bridge Street
Opotiki

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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+64225914580

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