United Kingdom

Ngati Ranana London Maori Club is a group which aims to provide New Zealanders residing in the United Kingdom and others interested in Maori culture an environment to teach, learn and participate in Maori culture. Ngati Ranana also aims to promote Aotearoa (New Zealand) through Maori culture. We currently have a membership of approximately 50 people.

Matariki is a family-oriented group set up in New Zealand by Pania-Rose and Ben Ward in 1984. The group, which is now based in the UK, aims to educate through workshops on all aspects of Maori and Pacific Island cultures.

Maramara Totara was founded in early 2003 and originated because of the increasing interest in learning the use of Taiaha. There are 8 levels and the highest level can be achieved with continuous training over a 7 and a half year period. Much of our fundraising efforts are directed towards raising money for professional graders to travel from New Zealand to London to grade students.

Engaging, entertaining, and educating the world about New Zealand Maori culture Manaia is a 100% Maori owned and operated London based company, which specialises in providing professional Maori performing arts services and Maori cultural knowledge. Our mission is to engage, entertain and educate the international community about New Zealand Maori culture through the provision of Maori cultural performances, workshops, consultancy and educational services. Manaia was established in the UK in 2004. Our team bring many years of professional experience and expertise having performed, taught or advised on Maori culture in New Zealand, Europe and the United Kingdom, the Middle East, the United States of America, South America, Asia and the South Pacific.