Para Kore

What We Do

Programmes​

Para Kore offers a range of te ao Māori sustainability programmes throughout the motu that may be available in person or online, depending on where we have kaimahi and where we are funded to deliver them.

We work with marae, whānau, hapū, iwi, kura, kōhanga/puna reo, early childhood centres, whare karakia/churches, wāhi mahi, community organisations, tertiary institutions, companies, events, community gardens, kaumātua rōpū and more.​

Reusable Cloth Nappies

Kope Tautaiao

Learn about kope tautaiao (reusable nappies) and the benefits of using them for our mokopuna and our taiao. Discover how simple it can be to integrate cloth nappies into daily routines. Even just one a day makes a difference. Reduce waste, save money, and support a healthier future for our pēpi and Papatūānuku, one change at a time.

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Reindigenising Our Food Systems

He Mana tō te Kai

He Mana tō te Kai is a journey to reconnect with kai, whenua, and whakapapa. This programme supports the restoration of traditional food practices, from growing and gathering, to preparing, storing, and sharing. Guided by values like manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, and māramatanga, we explore how kai can nourish not only our bodies, but our whenua, relationships, and futures. Together, we reclaim kai as taonga, not waste.

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Reindigenising Ikura

Mai i Kurawaka

The whakapapa of the word ikura reminds us that the first woman was fashioned by atua at Kurawaka. Join us to learn about the te ao Māori worldview relating to ikura (menstruation), as well as the pros and cons of both reusable and single-use period products. 

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