Te Ara Tourism

24/01/2024

Our mates from Omataroa Eco Tours are on the lookout for people to join their team in our awesome sector.

Keen? Apply here.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/hospitality-tourism/management/bay-of-plenty/whakatane/part-time/listing/4532770458

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/jobs/hospitality-tourism/tourism-tour-guides/bay-of-plenty/whakatane/part-time/listing/4532777946

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Company Overview At Ōmataroa Eco Tours, nestled in the heart of the Ngāti Awa/Eastern Bay of Plenty region, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of e...

31/12/2023

And just like that we’re on holiday. What you say during the busiest time of the year?

Unapologetically yes.

Health is wealth and so is whānau who are an extension to my oranga tonu tanga (ongoing well-being).

2024 we hope to build on sharing more of our stories via this platform. Stay tuned!

Here’s to a happy, safe and prosperous one ☝️

Ngā mihi o te tau hou e te whānau ko te manako ia ka whai rawa, whai ora, whai whanaungatanga tātou i a tātou! 🙌🏽🎊

06/12/2023

We all have our own unique stories, our own whakapapa and pathways that shape WHO we are now. Posting because first impressions and judging a person on their appearance alone can make for some awkward moments! Some indigenous young people here starting out on their journey of self discovery and cultural identity reclamation makes for endearing viewing.

Share those stories, embrace them, and ko te mea nui (the main thing) be proud of who you are and where you came from.



Watch on x

https://fb.watch/oLY_5E6a1Y/?

05/12/2023

These guys. Loved having them on the trail today. Thanks to Row, Simon and the team at the The Cider Factorie for the manaakitanga you showed to our manuhiri (visitors).

E rere ana te mihi ki a koutou 🙌🏽

11/11/2023

Had to share! 🤣

07/01/2023

When one of our own gets a mention we know, as a collective, we’re moving in the right direction.

E poho kereru ana i a koe cuzzy Porina 👊🏽

Tau kē!

Go for a banana boat ride on Lake Taupō, skip through a sunflower meadow in Manawatū, and whizz through the treetops on the West Coast.

31/12/2022

From a cultural perspective even though the Māori New Year occurs during Winter we still want to wish that 2023 brings you all the things you dream of and more.

Ngā mihi nui o te tau hou!
(Big acknowledgments for the New Year!)

Nā te tima o Te Ara Tourism
(The team at Te Ara Tourism)

31/12/2022

I had the pleasure of the company of Dirk and Ria from Brugge. You know the beauty of a small intimate group is the real exchange, the dialogue we can have in the space of time so much so the sociological differences that may exist between our cultures seem less so and you begin to find more and more common ground.

That’s what it’s all about though isn’t it?
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22/11/2022

One of our business partners and a member of Te Whānau Tāpoi o Tauranga Moana.. awesome Glen & Co!

19/11/2022

Biiiiig ups to brother and sister travellers Benoit and MC from Canada who joined me yesterday for our Te Moana Nui a Toi Trail. You guys were awesome and remember, no need to tip in this part of the world!

15/11/2022

How nice is it to be part of a cohort committed to reducing their carbon footprint and making business decisions around providing sustainable outcomes for their business, their manuhiri (visitors) and our taiao?

Question is purely rhetorical. ‘Cause we know the answer 😉 🌱

03/11/2022

One day on an eBike and I always have manuhiri (guests) remarking on the ease of use of these awesome innovations.
Our bikes were supplied by Dan and Lisa at Electrify Mount Maunganui. Great bikes and amazing post sales service.

Yes, that’s my plug 😉

About to buy a bike? Why not consider an e-bike instead?

03/11/2022

He mihi whakawhetai ki ngā wāhine humārie, i tautokohia e rātou tāku pakihi i te rā nei.
Beauty day with you all!
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26/10/2022

Waiting to exhale! Whew. We all know the saying “It takes a Village” but truly in this case nothing but love for my Te Whānau Tāpoi Māori ō Tauranga Moana Incorporated Society peeps for today. Too many to name but you know who you are 💚💚💚

He mihi whakawhetai hoki ki a koutou katoa. I tuku aroha, manaaki māku i te ata nei.

John and Jan from Manchester. You were amazing guests to our beautiful neck of the woods. Thank you both.

Haere pai atu kōrua ki Te Whenua Moemoea!

Bless.

10/10/2022

Things you do in Te Ruma Kakariki….

13/09/2022

E moe a Hine Takurua, ka oho a Hine Raumati. Nau mai e nga hau e wha!

Kia kaha Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori!
As we celebrate Māori language week, remember there are fantastic Māori cultural experiences on offer here in Te Moananui ā Toi! Like Te Ara Tourism, Mauao Adventures, Travel Ed and Mataatua: The House That Came Home.

11/03/2022

If there’s one way to see parts of our beautiful country it’s GODZone. If you’re partial to a bit of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing and rafting over a vast array of different landscapes here in good old Aotearoa then this might be for you (I know MY limits!).
Oh did I mention it’s done over the course of 4-5 days? Oh and it’s a RACE?

Well that’s exactly what my friend Hannah and her three teammates do for their (I’m sure) light entertainment as they came 3rd in this years GODZone 2022.

I’m not saying get out there and bust a gut in order to tick something off your bucket list. This is a gentle reminder for you to do something that gets you out of your comfort zone. This year! That’s right. We’re nearly halfway in to the THIRD month of the year and what have you done to challenge yourself? To push yourself mentally?

For some it may be just walking the dogs everyday and deciding each day you’ll go further. Ok so it’s not a 5 day race but you get my drift. Just get out there and do it!

Peace
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04/03/2022

I can’t say for sure that my whanaunga (cuzzy), Porina, would be 100% cool with me sharing (what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her hey?!) but she has the voice of an angel and you get to see our beautiful Tipuna maunga, ko Mauao and a seascape of Te Awanui our moana. Enjoy. 🌸🙌🏽

01/03/2022

Stoked to once again support an awesome kaupapa (project) alongside one of my iwi

While tending to my urupa (whanau cemetery) was the order of the day for me, our paihikara hiko (eBikes) snaked from Pukewhānake through Wairoa, and all the way to Huria Rugby club hosted at particular historical and cultural points of interest by Matua Des Tata and the “cuzzies” Antoine and Damien along the way.

Blessed to be able to help and thankful that I can

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16/02/2022

I get told all the time that I don't post enough this Whārangi (Page). I'm a self-confessed Social Media dunce and much prefer the environment of my office outdoors (who wouldn't right?) than being behind a laptop or my phone.
To be really honest. I haven't read this article. 😏 But I'm going off the kōrero (chat) of the awesome peeps in our Tourism whānau that it's pretty good.

Nau mai, haere mai, (Welcome! Come!)

See you soon
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Guided e-bike tours on Te Awanui Trail are giving a newfound insight into the tangata whenua.

30/01/2022

It’s not every day you get to go and support your Tauranga Te Whānau Tāpoi Māori ō Tauranga Moana Incorporated Society tāpoi whānau but we did with the stunning Rangataiki awa as our backdrop….

Would do it again in a heartbeat. Perfect for most ages fitness levels the scenery alone is worth the trips. What are you waiting for? Get in there if you haven’t already! 😉 💗

Nei rā te mihi nui ki a koutou ko Don rātou ko Sabine ko Oscar nō www.Riverbugs.nz. I pai runga rawa tā mātou rā! Ka whakahokia e mātou ki te awa Kaituna pea?! 🙌🏽

01/01/2022

What’s in store for twenty twenty two? I’m a bit of a numerology tragic and in 2021 we were led by the number 5 - off balance, out of sorts and constant frustration. Erm, sounds familiar?
The six year (2022 = 2+2+2) brings healing and reinvention for us all with a focus on whānau. At all levels. So where ever you are in amongst your daily, weekly and monthly projects this year, take the time for self (love, reflection, awareness - you get the gist). After all, you can’t take care of anyone else if you’re not doing the same for YOU!

Ngā mihi o te tau hou e te whānau. See you all soon.

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27/08/2021

Just one of THE fabulous at-home sessions NZ Maori Tourism offer....get on it! 🙌🏽

Join our FREE YOGA classes for the next 4weeks!
From Monday to Saturday we’re offering yoga classes online via Zoom with renowned yoga teachers Dorothy Waetford, Taane Mete and Linsey Smith. 🧎‍♀️🧎🧎‍♀️

Spread those legs (!!) and support your oranga hinengaro, oranga tinana, oranga wairua and oranga ngākau! 💚

These classes are designed for all levels of yoga, whether it's your first or 100th time. All ages are welcome.

Click on the link to see the timetable and profiles of our fabulous Māori Yoga teachers and don't forget to put your preferred date(s) in your calendar!

https://maoritourism.co.nz/news/spread-those-legs-free-m%C4%81ori-tourism-zoga-sessions

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From Monday to Saturday over the next four weeks, we’re offering Māori tourism operators free yoga sessions via Zoom (zoom+yoga = zoga!) with renowned yoga leaders Dorothy Waetford, Taane Mete and Linsey Smith.

18/08/2021

Kia Haumaru e te whānau 🙌🏽💚

Keep you and your whanau safe. xx

18/04/2021

So, like a photographer's camera, COVID has slowed us down but sharpened our perspective in the process. This is a good thing!

Kua tae mai te wā! Now we're ready to launch with our wider whānau, our Tāpoi collective whom the majority of our members live, mahi and play right here in Te Moana Nui a Toi (Coastal BOP).

This Saturday April 24th. All are welcome to come and meet our group and our offerings.

Nau mai ki te Wharetāpoi o Tauranga Moana.

Hope to see you there!

Paula, Rob & whānau

20/02/2021

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29/11/2020

Baby steps back into the game and rusty (as!) to boot but good to be back with members of Mauao Adventures SUP club...