Once a busy professional running her own business, Donna Kerridge made a dramatic change, leaving her hectic lifestyle behind to honour the calling of her ancestors to focus her efforts as a Maori healer.

Join Donna Kerridge as she shares some of the practical applications of rongoā Māori.

Through the teachings of rongoā Māori (Māori healing practices), Donna (Ngāti Tahinga, Ngāti Mahuta, Ngāti Maniapoto) shares traditional principles about our health and how nature provides a map for managing our wellness. A background in both Health Science and New Zealand indigenous health systems, Kerridge's admiration for the wisdom of her ancestors has taught her that while the technology available in a modern world constantly changes, the values of her ancestors serve as a constant guide. In a world where everything is connected, our well-being starts with the whenua.

This event is made possible with the support of Generator venues.

In addition, Rikki Solomon - is doing a Kōrero on Maramataka is taking place at the same venue at 3pm. Please register for this event separately.

To celebrate Matariki, Commercial Bay has joined up with our neighbours within the city centre to create a Matariki Taimoana program of events. Visit matarikifestival.org.nz or heartofthecity.co.nz/matariki-taimoana for more information.

Photo credit : Qiane Matata Sipu /Nuku