Maori Culture

Urban Landscapes, Local Culture, Native Rainforest and Black Sand Beach. Spend a day exploring Auckland from a Maori perspective. This is our ‘Auckland Orientation Trip’ but with a few minor differences to the usual ones!

Pou Kapua is a magnificent carved taonga designed and developed by Pou Kapua Creations. Pou Kapua is carved from magnificent ancient Kauri from the forests of the Iwi of Te Rarawa. Other materials it is sculpted from include totara, steel and 50,000 year old swamp kauri. Standing on each side of Pou Kapua are two moai (over 3 tonnes each) carved by expert sculptors from Rapanui/Easter Island. Pou Kapua is adorned with paua, pounamu, bone and crystal.

Ride the trails of our ancestors. Visit the ancient Pa site of a paramount Maori chief, high above the Pacific Ocean. Experience a breathtaking view that reaches far and wide to the horizon. Tread the paths of his people. And enjoy the company of us, his descendants, and the stories and food we will share with you.

Creative planning and effective management are the hallmark services provided by Navigator Tours. Our intimate knowledge of the Nature, culture, people and places of Aotearoa~New Zealand, and robust systems, ensure tours meet the specific requirements of individuals, and special interest groups. Special attention is paid to respecting the culture of the visitors especially in terms of preferences for food and lodgings. MAKING TOURISM SENSE OF THE INDIGENOUS MAORI EXPERIENCE

Snorkel and Kayak at Marine Reserve with Maori Myths and Legends.

Potiki Adventures can provide exclusive women only tours for you or your group. Co-owners Melissa and Bianca will create a great trip, ranging from adventurous and challenging through to sedate sightseeing - all from a Maori perspective. If you wish, we will supply female guides or instructors. However, on any of our trips (whether they are women only or not) you can feel comfortable that you will be supported in a women-friendly environment.

Potiki Adventures is experienced at working with School groups. From primary through to secondary, kura kaupapa and alternative education classes. You can either hire our fully qualified instructors by the day, or we can organise your whole camp including meals, accommodation, activities, transport etc.

If you are looking for an exclusive trip that not only takes you to stunning locations, but also gives an indigenous perspective to the places you visit and the activities you do - then look no further! Potiki Adventures provide excellent options for working with corporate groups, either domestically based or international groups. We can offer team building activities, such as Waterfall Abseiling, Kayaking, Caving etc.

The Mangere Town Centre Saturday Market is held in the Mangere Town Centre car park with entrances off Mascot or Orly Avenues. The market has 200 stallholders with an array of mixed goods. Fresh produce from as far south as Hastings and north to Kerikeri. With a wonderful assortment of Polynesian arts and crafts, food, clothing, carvings, weaving, jewellery. This multicultural market is an experience to delight you with a wide variety of cultures, all working side by side in a happy environment. There are over 2000 free car parks available. Free multicultural entertainment. Saturdays, 6am - 2pm, in the car park directly behind Farmers. Back in its day, Mangere Town Centre was once the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere!

Stalls include locally crafted jewellery, puppets and cards. First & third Saturday each month, 10am - 2pm