Korero - our Blog
We want to share everything that’s going on here at Ora — from new products to upcoming events — as well giving you an insight into what makes us unique.
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Untouched gifts - Papatuanuku's forgotten giftsJan 23, 2012 2:06:20 PM
2012
Did you know .... Aotearoa was the last place to be inhabited by humans in the world and that has helped retain the essence of our land and the goodness that lay upon and beneath Papatuanku (earth mother) ....less time for human tampering! New Zealands flora and flauna are so unique and amazing in their activity to improve the quality of the skin, hence, why we have blended such fantastic active ingredients like the 'Mamaku' in all of our products. The New Zealand retail sector seems to be 'overwhelmed with great shiny global brands promising the world in skincare. Whilst many may deliver on their promises dont forget to support New Zealand brands with great active ingrediants, they work just as well, or better, even without the big marketing and advertising budgets! Read More -
Dec 14, 2011 2:05:35 PM
Maisey Rika
We have to start our first music blog off by acknowledging our beautiful songbird wahine maori, Maisey Rika.
We love playing her song ‘reconnect’ before we do little spiels about Ora!
Heres the video for this song … enjoy …. Mauriora!
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Dec 13, 2011 2:11:46 PM
Business - Kaipakihi
Ok, as a new seed…. startup and emerging business…. Ora says
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Lets hear it for the business incubators of Aotearoa. They are created to support new business and make sure they don’t fall in the kumara pit.
Soda Inc in Hamilton has been a Supporter, Mentor, Friend of ORA all the way and we are so grateful to have the opportunity to develop under their guidance.
All you Entreprenurers out there… ‘bite the bullet’ and get mentorship where you can, they can pick you up from the fall or even better still, stop you falling at all!!! ….
Kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui! Be strong, Be Brave, Be Forthright!
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Dec 12, 2011 9:36:57 AM
Ariel
Aotearoa has some great fashion! And some really good Maori models … take a look at Ariels video:
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http://redeleven.net.nz/video.aspx?nav=4&from=&subid=3023&mainsubid=3016&catid=0&modelid=493903&sexid=2&video=1&anc=
We would love to use Ariel one day …. Its gonna happen one day!!
She's naturally beautiful and sensual !!
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Dec 10, 2011 9:35:16 AM
Te Reo Maori (the Maori Language)
We believe Maori is a beautiful language that you can learn to connect you to the world around you.
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Here are some words introducing you to some of these natural wonders and beauty of Aotearoa
Papatuanuku (papa-tuu-aa-nu-ku) – (earth mother)
Ranginui (raa-ngee-nu-e) – (sky father)
Maunga (mow-nga) – (mountain)
Awa (are-wa) – river
Moana (more-are-na) – ocean
Whenua (fair-nu-a) – land
Maori introduce themselves formally through identifying their maunga, their awa, their whenua, their tribal connection, so we know, who that person is.
We always acknowledge Papatuanuku and Ranginui in formal speeches for all they provide to us.
Mauriora (mow-ree-ora) – Be Well !!