In the recently released doco, Mō Te Iwi: Carving For The People, Rangi Hetet speaks about his teacher, Hone (John) Taiapa, more than 60 years after he learned whakairo under the renowned master carver. “I thank my teacher, John.” – Rangi Hetet says at 82 years of age Our father, Rangi’s acknowledgement of his teacher, as the source of his own knowledge
WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT MANAWATŪ, NZ? “Ko Manawatū te awa, he awa tapu, hei piringa mauri, hei piringa tāngata..” “The sacred river of Manawatū, where life force remains to bring people together.” Recently Koru Enterprises was part of a tourism delegation invited by CEDA to experience the transformation and manākitanga (hospitality) of this special region We were warmly
What is SO special about knitting? Do you ever wish to become a fibre muse? There are four types: The Dreamer, the Seeker, the Giver, and the Mystic. All these fibre muses share the same qualities as each other, but each one manifests their unique type of magic more strongly than the others. Which one
Kia ora koutou! Our hearts and deep aroha (love) surround all the whānau (family) of everyone who has passed, or who is still recovering after the horrific Ōtautahi (Christchurch) Mosque tragedy. Kia Kaha koutou! (Be strong). As-Salāmu Alaykum, Ka tau te rangamārie, Peace Be Upon You. Whether you are a manuhiri (visitor) from another country,
Whatever it may be, Koru Enterprises has something for all types. We have selected a few options from our TRAVEL section just for you… CAMPING TE UREWERA OVERNIGHT TREK TOUR Do you like the feeling of getting lost in nature? Well, this is a bucket list experience to tick off. Are you a nature lover? Do