Natural Soap-making Series
Inspiration in Every Leaf
Whaitaima Te Whare is of Ngaati Parekaawa, Ngaati Tuutetawhaa, Ngaati Tuutemohuta blood lines. Whaitaima lives in Waitahanui with her whaanau where she attended
Waitahanui Native School, Taupo Intermediate and Tauhara College here in Taupo nui a Tia.
Tomomai Rongoaa & Herbals was created after 30 years of gathering and using rongoaa & herbals to help my own family and others, the time is now to share. These workshops are practical, informative and fun for those with the time to learn and for passionate creative folk who want to offer healthy remedies, support or gifts to their whanau, their community and village.
2025 - 2026 Rongoaa & Herbals Waananga
Kia ora koutou katoa. Welcome everyone. The aims of these workshops are to identify and collect Rongoaa & Herbals close to your home to make formulations for yourself, whanau, friends, neighbours and pets.
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Selected ingredients used in the workshops are from NZ Suppliers or have natural animal, vegetable, rongoaa, herbal or mineral origins.
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Each remedy will be taken home in new 30gm amber glass jars, 30ml amber glass bottles, 200ml amber glass bottles and cardboard tubes.
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All the equipment is sterilised for the safety of your formulations according to NZ Safety standards.
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All ingredients are provided in a kit for registered participants. The herbals and rongoaa are hand picked and dried from clean, non sprayed areas by myself.
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A 20 page printed booklet with formulations from 30 years of gathering and researching rongoaa & herbals is provided for participants.
Register your interest by email to receive dates and the ingredients kit in the waananga.
Monthly Waananga are held at Timebank gardens, 250 Spa Road, Taupo 3378
customise your waananga and menu!
Let’s have some fun!
Forage or grow your own ingredients to make insect repellent, cough syrup
or to use in soap & skincare formulations and to stay connected to the earth you live on.
NATURAL SOAP-MAKING SERIES 2025
3 Day Waananga #1 - Tuesday to Thursday, 11am to 1pm
Fresh food in soap making. AVOCADO EXTRA NOURISHING SOAP
Day 1 Soap making with Fresh food.
Day 2 Herbal Deodorizing & Cleansing Armpit Mask.
Day 3 Herbal Deodorant for Women’s Health/ slice soap bars.
3 Day Waananga #2- Tuesday to Thursday, 11am to 1pm
How to make extracts and infusions. KAWAKAWA TALLOW SOAP
Day 1 Soap making with Rongoaa and Herbals.
Day 2 Sticky Lip Balm making.
Day 3 Kawakawa and Zinc ointment making/ slice soap bars.
3 Day Waananga #3- Tuesday to Thursday, 11am to 1pm
Day 1 Simple soap designs. OATMEAL & HONEY SOAP
Day 2 Solid Herbal Shampoo bars.
Day 3 Solid Herbal Conditioner bars/ slice soap bars.
Comments:
I really enjoyed learning about the properties of all the ingredients and how to prepare, combine and mix together. It reminded me of my mother and her herb club friends picking, mixing and laughing over their ointments and herb teas. JB October 2024
I would like to know how to make natural chest rubs or ointment for healing cuts, or muscle aches. SK September 2024
I enjoyed everything about the process of soap making. Safety with temperatures, Safety with cleaning. Absolutely exceeded my expectations. CH August 2025
Learning about the process of soap making, how to be cautious, mindful to do it safely and not be scared. Loved using Raw natural materials
ES August 2025
Natural Soap-making Series Workshops.
Waananga #1 -11am to 1pm
Fresh food in soap making? AVOCADO EXTRA NOURISHING SOAP
Day 1 Soap making with Fresh food.
Day 2 Herbal Deodorizing & Cleansing Armpit Mask.
Day 3 Herbal Deodorant for Women’s Health/ slice soap bars.
make an enquiry for other homemade skincare remedies that we can craft i.e. Sunscreen or Botanical Tattoo Balm Recipe
Waananga #3 - 11am to 1pm
How to use OATMEAL & HONEY in SOAP
Day 1 Simple soap designs.
Day 2 Solid Herbal Shampoo bars.
Day 3 Solid Herbal Conditioner bars/ slice soap bars.
make an enquiry for other homemade skincare remedies that we can craft i.e. Creamy Green Clay Cleansing Balm or Micellar Water Extraodinaire
Waananga #2 - 11am to 1pm
How to make extracts and infusions? KAWAKAWA TALLOW SOAP
Day 1 Soap making with Rongoaa and Herbals.
Day 2 Sticky Lip Balm making.
Day 3 Kawakawa and Zinc ointment making/ slice soap bars.
make an enquiry for other homemade skincare remedies that we can craft i.e. herbal insect rellent or Herbal Homemade Mouthwash
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Kairongoaa: Whaitaima Te Whare
Registration Details:
Whaitaima Te Whare, wt@addisontewharetoi.co.nz, Cell: 021 241 4541
Costs: $50.00 per day or $150.00 to attend a 3 day waananga, Payments can be made in cash on the day or full cost to AKEE PARTNERSHIP, BNZ 02-0428-0082043-000
Tautoko
Taupo timebank Community Gardens
Wairakei Charitable Trust
REAP TAUPO
WAEREA
SOLUTIONS LIMITED
