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Atamiria Dance Company

Mon, 21 May 2012 03:00:57 +0000

We hope one day to incorporate contemporary Maori dance with Ora Presentations ..... An Exciting Possibility! in the meantime, please make it your priority to see KaHa this weekend.... i know you wont be dissapointed Atamira Dance Company are bringing KAHA Short Works 2012 to Hamilton on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th May for two shows only at the Playhouse Theatre, Waikato University, Hamilton. Atamira Dance Company presents KAHA Short Works 2012 Date: Friday 25th & Saturday 26th May Time: 7.30pm Venue: Playhouse Theatre, Waikato University, Hamilton Tickets: $35 and $20 and are selling through TICKETEK – follow this link to book now! http://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=KAHA2012#.T7B9nEqGg7A A high energy Matariki celebration of eight dynamic dance works including Haka - a contemporary version of the mighty challenge, Moko - exploring the art of body tattoo, Koru - inspired by the iconic spiral design and a spunky version of Poi E Thriller – as seen in the smash hit Kiwi move Boy. Choreographed by long time Atamira member Dolina Wehipeihana the full cast work fuses kapa haka with Michael Jackson moves. The revered Maori dance company’s earlier season, entitled Hou, sold out. "Absolutely LOVED the show - powerful, beautiful and very slick. A stunning blend of such different works - which had my 'I don't like contemporary dance' fiance spellbound and wanting to see more." Kylie Hawker, Taupo ERUPT Festival, 2012

Aotearoa - Come fly with Me!

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:40:58 +0000

Sometimes others can speak for you, especially in pictures ... I love this video from Tiki Taane and Sambora.... yes this is Aotearoa, our beautiful and spiritually blessed land! and all the 'native flora' that we have and use in our Ora products.... Maori call the 'flora' (nga tamariki o Tane)... the children of Tane - god of our forest We love sharing and enjoying special things of Maori with everyone, knowledge begats understanding ... and we hope ... sharing and caring .... especially for Papatuanuku (our earth Mother) .x Heres the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u54evZDpJOA&feature=related

Waikato inspiration

Fri, 11 May 2012 11:09:19 +0000

Its awesome when you see creative visions and dreams turn into reality. Quirky creatvity slant, focused talent and determined edge are just few of the descriptives i can feel from the Kimbra spirit. Now shes become so famous with Gotye with their song "Somebody that I used to know". I celebrate her because her home town is Hamilton, Waikato, her parents still live here, probably round the corner on River Road... and she was schooled at the local high school where kids with creative passions are nurtured, Hillcrest High School. She certainly deserves the 'e news' prize for 'fashion style, ..... great songs,.... and sweet success'.....! Heres her link for her No 1 Billboard Success USA .... no small feat with 205 million views on You Tube.... thats crazy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY Mauriora! Be well Kimbra!

2012

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:06:20 +0000

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!

Maisey Rika

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:05:35 +0000

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!

Business - Kaipakihi

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 01:11:46 +0000

Ok, as a new seed…. startup and emerging business…. Ora says

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!

Ariel

Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:36:57 +0000

Aotearoa has some great fashion! And some really good Maori models … take a look at Ariels video:

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 !!

Te Reo Maori (the Maori Language)

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:35:16 +0000

We believe Maori is a beautiful language that you can learn to connect you to the world around you.

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 !!

Pikopiko Pesto

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:33:00 +0000

You’ll love the modern twist Charles Royal has given this delicious spread, which is quick and easy to make. For times when fresh pikopiko is hard to come by, use the powdered form, and you will still achieve a great flavour and colour.

100g sunflower seeds
25g ground flaxseeds
2 teaspoons pikopiko powder
¼ ricebran oil
Pinch of salt
Makes: Approximately 150g Time: 10 minutes

1. In a frypan, lightly toast the sunflower and flaxseeds in a teaspoon of oil until slightly brown. Keep an eye on the pan as the seeds are notoriously quick to burn. Should this happen, toss out the burnt seeds to the birds and start the process again. As soon as the seeds are done, remove them from the pan and set them aside or they will continue to cook. 
2. Use a mortar and pestle to blend the seeds, pikopiko powder and oil well until the pesto reaches the consistency you prefer. I like mine a little chunky. 3. Adjust seasoning to taste.

SERVING
Pikopiko pesto is perfect with bread and crackers Try piling the pesto on top of grilled steak or pasta for a dash of difference

You can see Maori recipes on the Maori Channel ‘Maara Kai’ on Sundays. Our very special rongoa man “Pa McGowan” features on this neat show.

http://www.maoritelevision.com/default.aspx?EPID=23421&pid=6856&tabid=75

Greetings everyone!

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:30:40 +0000

Nga mihi ki a koutou katoa (Greetings everyone!)

Ki te whai ao ki te ao marama, Tihei Mauriora!
(From the world of darkness to the world of Light!!! It is Life!)

This is a well known Maori whakatauki or proverb. It refers to the beginning of time, and the journey of the creation of the world.

Our journey with Ora, began four years ago and now what was just a vision has become reality and we can now share Ora with you.

Its been a great ride so far and one in which we are proud wahine (women) ‘just goin for it’ and an essential element of that is to acknowledge our unique Maori heritage.

Keep tuned in to Ora for monthly updates and ‘korero’ (chat) because we want to share lots of things ‘Maori’ and other korero with you all, so, you can see how we view our world and how we can ALL come together to keep Papatuanuku (our earth mother) Well and Healthy for our future generations to come. …

because …… ‘she’ (Papatuanuku) sees your Natural Beauty !!!

A special mention to our Whanau (family) who are…. in front of us, behind us, all around us… to tautoko (support) ….. to provide our rongoa (healing plants) … and guide us to a place of understanding and aroha (love)

Nga manaakitanga nga whanau katoa xox

Tessa, Karen, Adele and Patsy
the Ora girls!