Āki Innovations Ltd (Āki) is a Kaupapa Māori social enterprise, led by two wāhine Māori of Ngāti Maniapoto, Whakatōhea and Tūhoe descent who are motivated to nurture whānau wellbeing by unpacking complex intergenerational challenges.
We’re looking to work with those that are grounded in a Kaupapa Māori approach of ‘by Māori, for Māori, with Māori, in a Māori way’ and welcome allies to journey with us.
ĀKI Rongoā Māori
Facilitating access to Rongoā Māori
Rongoā Māori refers to a wide range of traditional Māori healing modalities, incorporating holistic aspects of mind, body and spirit. At ĀKI we offer Mirimiri, Romiromi, Whitiwhiti Kōrero, and Oro Mauri within the Waikato region.
Mirimiri
Mirimiri incorporates physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of a person’s wellness. It aids in releasing and relieving tension and pain that may be stored in parts of the body.
Traditional Māori healing that aids in releasing tension physically, emotionally, spiritually.
1 hr
Traditional Māori healing that aids in releasing tension physically, emotionally, spiritually.
1 hr
Traditional Māori healing that aids in releasing tension physically, emotionally, spiritually.
1 hr
Whitiwhiti Kōrero
Whitiwhiti Kōrero is a forum for cultural support and advice.
If you live in within the Waikato, request to book services below.
If you live outside of the Waikato, contact us for our partners in your area.
A forum for culturally grounded advice and support, and to share perspectives.
1 hr
Oro Mauri
Komako offers three rongoā pathways:
Oro Mauri, a sound-based healing with taonga pūoro (traditional Māori healing instruments) and honohono (bodywork for connection and balance) to support nervous system rebalancing, creating a deep state of restoration for your wairua and mauri;
Whitiwhiti Kōrero, a kōrero-based grounded space for talk, reflection and emotional healing;
Hybrid Sessions, blending kōrero (talk) and oro (sound) for a full-spectrum therapeutic experience, allowing emotional release, clarity, and resonance healing.
Combination of kōrero (talk) and oro (sound) for a full-spectrum therapeutic healing experience
1 hr 30 min
Kōrero-based therapeutic session offering a grounded space for talk, reflection & emotional healing
1 hr
Soundbased therapy with taonga pūoro & honohono to rebalance nervous system, restore wairua & mauri.
1 hr 30 min
How to access rongoā
CANCELLATIONS
To cancel a session please phone us on 07 949 6873 or email kiaora@aki.nz
within 24 hours of the session.
ĀKI Rongoā Team
Evette (Evy) Hetet
Ngāti Hikairo, Ngāti Rora,
Ngai Tahu
Kaimirimiri & mother of two beautiful kids. Focused on health and wellness for whānau.
Mihaka Hohua
Ngāti Hikairo, Waikato, Maniapoto
30 years working in ratonga hapori/ hauora Māori.
Mana Huggan
Te Aitanga-ā-Māhaki, Rongowhakaata
Kaimirimiri guided by the teachings of Moana Skipwith-Lousi & mahi-ā-wairua by Wiremu Niania
Komako Silver
Ngāti Pakahi, Ngā Puhi
Taonga Pūoro practitioner and artist, nurtured by the teachings of her Māreikura, Ngaronoa Renata.