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ACC-registered Rongoā Māori Service, Kaupapa Māori
Today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Description
- Ko Putauaki te Maunga
Ko Te Paepae ki Rarotonga te Waka
Ko Te Takanga i o Apa te Awa
Ko Hahuru te Marae
Ko Ngāti Tuwharetoa te Iwi
Ko Annette Whetu toku ingoa.
The aim of Te Mauri o Io, is to restore health and balance to individuals and the community by reviving and promoting holistic traditional Māori healing practices, ensuring they are accessible and integrated into modern healthcare. - Karakia – Prayers and incantations to invoke healing and protection.
- Purea – Physical, spiritual, mental, emotional cleansing
- Kōmiri – advice, consultation and cultural support
- Mirimiri-ā-Tinana – (Physical Therapy): Hands-on physical therapy to treat and prevent physical ailments.
- Mirimiri-ā-Wairua – (Spiritual Healing): Techniques to balance and heal the spirit, restoring overall harmony.
We provide these services through face-to-face consultations and treatments, combining traditional methods with a modern understanding of wellness.
Staff
Annette Whetu - Lead Rongoa Māori Practitioner of Tuwharetoa, Tuhoe and Cook Island descent.
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Direct Ph: 021 2269989
Email: [email protected]
Referral
Referral – You’ll need a referral from your GP, physiotherapist, or therapist requesting Rongoā Māori as part of your treatment plan.
ACC Approval – You’ll inform your ACC case manager or Assisted Recovery team of your request.
Confirmation – ACC must approve your claim and provide written confirmation, including a purchase order (PO) number, before we can begin sessions.
Make an appointment
Administration will invite you to book an appointment via a phone call, email or a Welcome text.
All sessions will be 40 minutes long and tailored to your needs
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply
Fees and Charges Description
- ACC will cover the total cost of approved Rongoā Māori
- Please be aware there is a 24-hour cancellation notice
- No Surcharge for ACC funded sessions
Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb).
Languages Spoken
Māori, English
Services Provided
ACC Rongoā Māori ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies. ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.
ACC Rongoā Māori ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies. ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.
- ACC registered rongoā Māori practitioner
ACC Rongoā Māori
ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies.
ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Additional Details
Child / Tamariki friendly, Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi
Parking
There is parking available onsite and surrounding areas
Region
North Auckland
Contact Details
134 Birkdale Road, Birkdale, Auckland
North Auckland
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Phone
021 237 3017
Email
134 Birkdale Road
Birkdale
Kaipātiki
Auckland 0626
Street Address
134 Birkdale Road
Birkdale
Kaipātiki
Auckland 0626
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This page was last updated at 11:45AM on May 4, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Mauri o lo.