Cape Reinga / Te Rerenga Wairua (/ ˈreɪŋə /; sometimes spelled Rēinga, Māori: Te Rerenga Wairua) [1] is the northwestern most tip of the Aupōuri Peninsula, at the northern end of the North Island of New Zealand. Cape Reinga is more than 100 km north of …

Māori have always recognised the significance of wairua for wellbeing and good health in general, and that this applies to all people. Wairua describes the capacity to have faith and to recognise the links between you and others and the world around you. It doesn’t necessarily mean having a religious belief, although this might be

1. (noun) spirit, soul - spirit of a person which exists beyond death. It is the non-physical spirit, distinct from the body and the mauri. To some, the wairua resides in the heart or mind of someone while others believe it is part of the whole person and is …

Our Te Wairua residential programme is open to New Zealanders aged 18 years and over, who are seeking support with mental health challenges alongside drug or alcohol issues. We value diversity and we respect the unique culture and identity of everyone who may seek our support.

This map shows some of the key places spirits pass after death on their journey to Te Rēinga, according to Māori tradition. The pathway that they follow is known as Te Ara Wairua. Manawatāwhi means last breath, because spirits rise from the sea here to take one final look at their homeland ...

Wairua. Wairua is the spirit of a person. Wairua can leave the body and go wandering. When a person dies it is their wairua which lives on. Traditionally Māori believed that when they died they would go to rarohenga (the underworld).

psychology is not necessary for wairua to have meaning, value and legitimacy for Māori, its fundamental role in well-being suggests greater understanding of wairua is essential for a more culturally relevant psychology – particularly within the bicultural milieu of Aotearoa New Zealand, which obliges a standard of cultural awareness.

Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua gets very busy in late December-early January and in the middle of the day (11 am-3 pm). If you wish to explore the area with fewer other visitors present, we recommend visiting in the early morning or late afternoon. Gates are closed to the car park between 8.30pm and 7am.

Te Wairua limited is a family-owned business based in Hawke’s Bay with two other operational bases in Australia.

Jan 19, 2016 · Cape Reinga is the end of the road, the top of New Zealand’s North Island. It is a spiritual homeland and a must-see for visitors. Here, two seas collide in a swirl of currents. Called Te Rerenga Wairua in Māori, it is considered to be the most spiritual place for all Māori people.