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About Us
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Our PeopleIn the Māori world, connections between people are integral to our culture. Whakapapa (shared origins) define that world, and these relationships are maintained and honoured throughout the generations. Our Māori GuidesAt Te Puia you will experience this world, where our Māori guides proudly recount stories handed down from their tipuna (ancestors). These are the people who will welcome and befriend you. Through this connection you too will become part of the heritage that is Te Puia. Today’s Te Puia is building on its foundations of openness and hospitality, offering new ways to experience and interact with Māori culture and the natural environment of the Te Whakarewarewa geothermal valley. Te Puia offers you, through our people, Māori art and onsite experiences, an opportunity to sense our history and feel our living culture. You will walk in the footprints of our Māori ancestors and see their heritage in the faces of their descendants alongside you. |
