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ACC-registered Rongoā Māori Service, Kaupapa Māori
Description
Hine Te Waipuna Popata is an ACC-registered Rongoā Māori Practitioner with a strong foundation in mātauranga Māori, tikanga-based practice, and holistic models of hauora. Her professional expertise spans mirimiri, romiromi, rongoā rākau, and kaupapa wairua interventions, with an emphasis on delivering culturally safe, evidence-informed, and mana-enhancing care.
Hine upholds a firm commitment to the preservation and everyday use of Te Reo Māori, recognising it as an essential cornerstone of identity, connection, and wellbeing. She integrates Te Reo naturally within her practice to strengthen cultural safety and support whānau engagement.
With a dedicated and ethically grounded approach, Hine works to enhance the wellbeing of individuals and communities, ensuring Rongoā Māori remains an accessible, authentic, and respected pathway to healing.
Staff
Hine Te Waipuna Popata is an ACC-registered Rongoā Māori Practitioner with a strong foundation in mātauranga Māori, tikanga-based practice, and holistic models of hauora.
How do I access this service?
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Referral
To access support from ACC, please contact them directly:
- Phone: 0800 101 996
- Email:
Kiritaki must have a covered ACC Claim
Ask for Rongoā Māori services
Be sure to request a purchase order number
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Services Provided
ACC Rongoā Māori ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies. ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.
ACC Rongoā Māori ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies. ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.
- ACC registered rongoā Māori practitioner
ACC Rongoā Māori
ACC recognise rongoā Māori as a kaupapa Māori service. It's culturally grounded care that weaves tikanga Māori, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, and te ao Māori through all aspects of the service. We respect that these aspects embrace ngā taonga tuku iho (intergenerational gifts and knowledge handed down from tupuna Māori). We see rongoā Māori in the wider context of traditional Māori healing methodologies.
ACC don't consider healing techniques from non-Māori cultural traditions, such as reiki or hyperbaric oxygen treatment, part of rongoā Māori. Even if they're provided by rongoā Māori practitioners.
Region
Northland
Contact Details
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Phone
022 689 5810
Email
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Location
Kaitaia
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This page was last updated at 3:38PM on November 18, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Whare o Hine Rongoā.