Koha [the concept of
reciprocal gifting]
A koha is a special gift, or sharing of
ones wealth, that demands nothing in return and need
not be immediate. It is a social protocol that encourages
a win - win trading relationships based on mutual trust
and integrity.
In the earliest times it was a gift to
Tane Mahuta, God of the trees and all living things
in thanks for successful crops. In later times it was
used as a form of trading. Visitors from the coast to
inland tribes would bring a koha of seafood, or those
from the South Island Greenstone; something plentiful
for them but very valuable to their hosts. In return
they would be fed with the delicacies of the forest
or perhaps given a canoe. They also traded food for
knowledge skill and produce.
The Maori have a proverb "Taua raurau,
Taku raurau, ka Ora te Iwi - With your basket and my
basket all the people will know wellness".
You are invited to acknowledge the value
of Tipu Ake to you or your organisation by way of a
Koha (in cash or kind) to Te Whaiti at any time. It
will go into a fund administered by the school and community
to further the wellbeing of their children, culture
environment and beyond.
Just letting others know about Tipu Ake
is one of the most valuable koha you can give us.
You can make a payment with your credit card on line using Paypal simply by clicking the icon below
Alternatively, if you want to send a bank cheque or offer services in kind please download our registration
/ koha form to accompany it, then mail or fax it
to us so we can send you our thanks.
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