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A gift for our cuzzies in Otautahi. Entitled "Before the separation" depicts our sky father Ranginui and earth mother P...
19/02/2025

A gift for our cuzzies in Otautahi. Entitled "Before the separation" depicts our sky father Ranginui and earth mother Papatūānuku and all their children. Designed with aroha by Māori Merv.

We had a blast in Taupo recently, managed to do both jet boat rides in the area thanks to Hukafalls Jet, Lake Taupō, New...
13/07/2024

We had a blast in Taupo recently, managed to do both jet boat rides in the area thanks to Hukafalls Jet, Lake Taupō, New Zealand and Rapids Jet Taupo NZ. Of course you have to take a shot at the Lake Taupo Hole in 1. Massive mihi to NZ Māori Tourism for the amazing week and hook ups🫶

18/06/2024

We love our NZ Māori Tourism conferences😍It's been 5yrs since we've got together with our whānau and what a blast it's been. These murals were created from yesterday's incredible keynote speakers. We're reminded that what we do as Tu Tika Tours is exactly what our guests to Aotearoa are seeking. Jetboat rides this arvo woohoo😜

The area is called Matauri Bay, a beautiful coastal settlement just out from Mama Huia's hometown of Kaeo. It was a gath...
06/06/2024

The area is called Matauri Bay, a beautiful coastal settlement just out from Mama Huia's hometown of Kaeo. It was a gathering of all the musicians for a weekend rehearsal at the marae. We only stayed for lunch, but boy, were we served a banquet of local delicacies. Can you name all my favorites I placed on my plate?

A typical "Winterless North" day in the top end of Aotearoa New Zealand! You’d be surprised at how quickly we can experi...
06/06/2024

A typical "Winterless North" day in the top end of Aotearoa New Zealand! You’d be surprised at how quickly we can experience all four seasons in just one day. A Kiwi band, Crowded House, even wrote a song about experiencing our "Four Seasons in One Day."

The single most culturally important thing a visitor should do after arriving in Aotearoa is to experience some Māori cu...
05/06/2024

The single most culturally important thing a visitor should do after arriving in Aotearoa is to experience some Māori culture.

We all want to feel welcomed when we visit a new country, and in New Zealand, we have our own special way of making our visitors feel at home. We call it a pōwhiri or whakatau - a welcoming ceremony.

This ceremony offers a deep insight into Māori traditions, values, and hospitality. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with the indigenous culture and people of New Zealand.

Northland is simply ataahua/beautiful this time of year. All these putiputi flowers are located in the little garden be...
23/05/2024

Northland is simply ataahua/beautiful this time of year. All these putiputi flowers are located in the little garden behind the cross on Bank Street, Whangārei.

Did you know the kauri tree is one of the oldest and largest trees in the world? With lifespans extending well over a mi...
20/05/2024

Did you know the kauri tree is one of the oldest and largest trees in the world? With lifespans extending well over a millennium, some kauri trees are more than 2,000 years old, making them ancient relics from the age of the dinosaurs. 🦕
Kauri trees are primarily found in Northland. The largest known living kauri tree is Tane Mahuta, named after the god of the forest. Located in Waipoua Forest, Northland, Tane Mahuta stands over 50 meters high and is truly a sight to behold. 😲

Did you know we offer transfers between Auckland and Northland? Unlike your average taxi or shuttle, we ensure our guest...
19/05/2024

Did you know we offer transfers between Auckland and Northland? Unlike your average taxi or shuttle, we ensure our guests travel in ultimate style and comfort—with a professional chauffeur at your service.

There's nothing more joyful than seeing the look of accomplishment on our guests' faces as they complete their very firs...
18/05/2024

There's nothing more joyful than seeing the look of accomplishment on our guests' faces as they complete their very first flower from kōrari. Our immersive experiences are hands-on, engaging, and incredibly rewarding🌼

Our culture and heritage are known worldwide, often depicted as fierce warriors, and while we embody strength and resili...
16/05/2024

Our culture and heritage are known worldwide, often depicted as fierce warriors, and while we embody strength and resilience, there's much more to our story. Beneath this image, we are a deeply caring, loving, and hospitable people who take great pride in warmly welcoming our guests with genuine respect and humility🫶

Nestled in the heart of Whangārei is one of our special places. The locals call it the Whangārei Falls, but like many p...
15/05/2024

Nestled in the heart of Whangārei is one of our special places. The locals call it the Whangārei Falls, but like many places in Aotearoa N.Z, the true names have either been shortened or changed. The true names of these places share the real stories and history of the area. They all have culturally and spiritually significant meanings. Welcome to Otuihau🙌

Sunbathing, swimming and surfing are all secondary activities to us when we head to the beach👣 Gathering and eating shel...
15/05/2024

Sunbathing, swimming and surfing are all secondary activities to us when we head to the beach👣 Gathering and eating shellfish at the beach is one of our favourtite things to do as a whānau/family😋 We don't realize how unique this is to us, until our guests remind us.

Just returned from a 3 day whirlwind tour around Northland and we felt like a good ole milkshake. Got to be one of the b...
13/03/2024

Just returned from a 3 day whirlwind tour around Northland and we felt like a good ole milkshake. Got to be one of the best in our city.
Would you agree?

My beautiful husband does this for me every time, and I'm so greatful😋 lol
21/12/2023

My beautiful husband does this for me every time, and I'm so greatful😋 lol

Habibi saw our bridge, Te Matau a Pohe whilst watching TV back home in Japan and told his mum he wanted to see it. They...
11/12/2023

Habibi saw our bridge, Te Matau a Pohe whilst watching TV back home in Japan and told his mum he wanted to see it. They made their way to Whangārei especially, and we were happy to host them for their time here😜

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The tourism mecca of the South Island lives up to it's name. The staff at skyline recon they could do with a guy like this. #maorimerv #skylinequeenstown #onlyinnz

Enjoying our lunch with guests at Otuihau, when this guy decided to join us. #cheekyduck #otuihau #rakiraki

Had a blast on Rapid Jets in Taupo

We love our NZ Māori Tourism conferences😍It's been 5yrs since we've got together with our whānau and what a blast it's been. These murals were created from yesterday's incredible keynote speakers. We're reminded that what we do as Tu Tika Tours is exactly what our guests to Aotearoa are seeking. Jetboat rides this arvo woohoo😜

He sure knows how to keep people on their toes. That laugh though😆

Stella's pūtātara "Tukaiaia" returned home from the Ringa Toi National Secondary Schools Exhibition at Te Papa. Featured here with her kohine from Whangārei Girls High School.

Atamarie😉 Glorious morning in the bay today.

Mōrena from Whangarei! We've been enjoying some beautiful sunny days lately, so in the garden we go. One of my happy places. #maarakai #gardening #sustainability #whanau #northland

Our whanau love my homemade kawakawa kombucha, its such a refreshing drink. I planted our native kawakawa plants in my garden to make kombucha and kawakawa balms for skin ailments. #kombucha #kawakawa #rongoamaori #natural

I do anything for my darling wife.....when im ready😆 #yeahnah #AllBlacks #France #prioritiesfirst #Rugby #newzealand #lovemyfamily #lovemyrugby #RugbyWorldCup #maorimerv

It's the simple things in life that matter to me. As simple as the sun's warmth on my back as I pull the weeds out of the soil beneath my feet. #wellbeing4you #sunnyday #winterlessnorth #whangarei #grounded #nativeplants #simplelife

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An intimate authentic Maori Cultural experience and tour in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Kia ora and welcome to our lil piece of paradise in the most Northern City of New Zealand called Whangarei. Most of our international visitors fly into Auckland, the biggest city in New Zealand. We are a 2 hour drive or 1/2hr flight north from here.

As tangata whenua (indigenous people of this land) we believe all visitors should experience a traditional welcoming ceremony to our country. This will set you up for an amazing day of experiences and connections with us, your passionate and knowledgeable descendants of the land, namely your tour guides, soon to be whanau (family).

We welcome you in to our our own home and share with you our culture, our history, our food, our arts, our songs, our lands, our rivers. What we offer is not your normal “touristy tour”. This is an authentic cultural experience you will never forget.