🌿 Te Hā o te Ngahere 🌿
Rongoā, Play and Clay

Castlepoint -Saturday 6th September, 2025

📍 Bull Gully Bush Block, just down the road from Rangiwhakaoma/ Castlepoint Beach
⏰ 10am – 3pm
💚 Koha (registration required)

A fun day out connecting with te taiao (the natural world) and learning with each other.

Ngā mihi o te wa ā Matariki.

We’re excited to co-host this event alongside rongoā practitioner Edith Rolls, ceramic artist Sam Ludden and local Syntropic Food Forester Janine Ogg.

You’ll rotate through three hands-on sessions:

🌿 Introduction to rongoā with Edith

🌱 Food Forest Play with J9

🌀 Clay mokomoko/gecko seed bombs with Sam

The day will begin with whakawhanaungatanga and a safety briefing, followed by three 1-hour sessions and a shared lunch.

Spaces are limited to 15 participants.

Cost:
This workshop is offered by koha (you’re welcome to bring your koha on the day or via bank transfer prior).

Please bring:

• Sturdy closed shoes, gumboots or walking boots (essential for safety on uneven ground!)

• A water bottle and weather-appropriate gear

🚙 Carpooling:
If you're coming from Whakaoriori Masterton or nearby and would like help coordinating rides, let us know via the registration form.