TE RĀ + HAKA at Te Puia

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're delighted you enjoyed discovering Māori culture and that your kaiārahi (guide) made the experience special. We also appreciate your comments about group size and onsite information. Your feedback helps us continually improve our manuhiri (visitor) journeys, and we will take it on board as we look for ways to enhance the experience and connect our visitors even more deeply with Māori culture. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day).

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for highlighting our geothermal wonders, Māori culture, and the experiences at the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute. We're especially glad to hear our kaimahi (team) at reception made you feel welcome and encouraged you to join the Te Pō evening experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us and the whole team. We also love the photo of Pōhutu! Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello), thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and glowing review. We're really happy to hear you enjoyed the evening experience and that everything flowed so smoothly from the Māori history, through the cultural performance, to the geyser and dinner. It's great to know the food, atmosphere, and overall experience hit the mark and made for a memorable night. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope we get to welcome you back again in the future. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day).

Tēnā koe (hello), Ngā mihi (thank you) for taking the time to share your wonderful feedback. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit and got to experience the breadth of what Te Puia has to offer. From our geothermal wonders and kiwi conservation efforts to the cultural performances and traditional crafts. It's great to hear your kind words about Ngahuia. Our kaiārahi (guides) take immense pride in sharing the stories of their iwi (tribe) and tupuna (ancestors), so your appreciation means a lot to us. We'll be sure to pass on your lovely feedback to her and the wider team. We're delighted you also enjoyed your visit to Pātaka Kai café to round off your experience. Kia pai tō rā (have a great day).

tēnā koe (hello) Thanks so much for sharing this, it sounds like you really soaked up the whole evening. Awesome to hear you enjoyed the guiding, the kai from the hāngī buffet, and seeing the geysers while dining, that's always a special moment. Being chosen as the chief is such a fun part of the experience too, front row is hard to beat. We're glad the cultural performance was a highlight for you, and we hear you on wanting it to be a bit longer, it's a favourite for many of our manuhiri (guests). Really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope we see you back again sometime. kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your morning with us and appreciated the knowledge shared by our kaiārahi (guide). It's great to know you felt welcomed and had time to explore the geysers at your own pace. Your kind words mean a lot to our kaimahi (team). Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)!

Tēnā koe (hello) Thanks so much for sharing your experience. We're thrilled you enjoyed the Te Po evening experience and felt the passion from Kia and her cousin. It's great to hear the welcome and cultural performance really moved you. We're glad to hear the hāngī buffet hit the mark too and that your tamariki (kids) loved the ice cream machine. We really appreciate your feedback and hope to see you back at the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute soon. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the guided tour with Mana and found the visit to the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute so memorable. It's great to know you appreciated learning about the regional carving styles and seeing the geyser in action. Your feedback means a lot to our kaimahi (team). Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you so much for your wonderful review and feedback. We're pleased to hear you found our dinner menu allergy friendly and appreciated the care from our chefs. It's great that you enjoyed the show in our carved meeting house and had a memorable visit to the geysers with your kaiārahi (guide); we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to Kahu. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for visiting Te Puia. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the food, hot chocolate by the illuminated geyser, the cultural performance, and seeing the impressive geothermal features throughout the valley. We're sorry you didn't get the chance to see a kiwi during your visit. As nocturnal birds, they can sometimes be difficult to spot, even in their specially designed habitat. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear you enjoyed exploring both Te Puia and the wider Whakarewarewa area. Each offers a unique perspective on the rich history, culture, and geothermal wonders of this special place. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your photos with us. We're delighted that you enjoyed seeing Pōhutu Geyser and had such a special moment with our kiwi pair. It's fantastic that you loved the Hāngī too. We really appreciate you choosing to visit as a local and taking the time to share your experience. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)!

tēnā koe Roxy, Really appreciate you sharing such a detailed rundown of your experience. Sounds like you had a full on night with heaps of highlights, from the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute right through to the hāngī buffet dinner, and then heading back out to the geothermal area under the moonlight. It's awesome to hear your whānau enjoyed learning a bit of te reo as well, especially with your parents visiting Aotearoa for the first time. We're sorry to hear the start of the tour felt a bit rushed and that you missed the waka and some extra time in the geothermal area. We'll pass that on to the team because those parts are special and people should get the chance to take them in properly. Thanks as well for mentioning your mum having trouble seeing inside the whare. That's really helpful feedback and something we can look at improving. We're glad the cultural performance felt like the right balance for you. And we're happy the kai went down well too. Ngā mihi nui for bringing your parents to visit and for all the kind words about our hosts. kia pai te rā.

Tēnā koe (hello) Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's great to hear your group enjoyed the tour and that your guide helped bring everything to life. Starting with the pōwhiri (welcome ceremony) is always a special way to introduce people to the stories of this place, so we're happy that part stood out for you. Awesome that you got to see the kiwi at the conservation centre too. We know they can be a highlight for many visitors. And we're glad the walk through the geothermal valley left an impression, even after your travels in Iceland. We appreciate the recommendation and your visit to Te Puia and the New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello), thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're really pleased you enjoyed seeing the geysers, kiwi birds, and learning more about Māori culture and traditions, and it's great to hear that the cultural performance was a highlight of your visit. We appreciate your honest feedback about the tour, as it helps us continue to refine and improve the overall flow and energy for future manuhiri (visitors). It's also lovely to know our team made you feel welcome and that you enjoyed having the freedom to explore at your own pace, as well as visiting the souvenir store. We hope the rest of your time in Rotorua was memorable and that we may welcome you back again one day. kia pai te rā (have a nice day).

Tēnā koe (hello) Thanks so much for sharing your experience. We're really happy to hear you enjoyed learning about Māori culture and felt the visit was genuine. It's great to know the mahi (work) of our students at the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute is appreciated. The cultural performance can be really special and moving, and we're glad you got to experience it. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you for your fantastic review and for sharing your experience as the rangatira (chief) during our pōhiri (welcoming ceremony) and haka! We're thrilled to hear you and your whānau (family) enjoyed your time, especially witnessing the geyser, learning about Māori culture, seeing kiwi, and visiting the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute. Our kaimahi (team) always loves to see manuhiri (visitors) truly embrace the whole experience. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day).

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're thrilled you enjoyed the combo village, dinner and cultural performance, and that Mr T and his cousins helped make your visit special. We're sorry to hear you didn't spot the kiwi and had a bit of rain, but glad it didn't take away from the tour. It's great to hear you enjoyed the geysers and the buffet, and that the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute and the cultural performance left a good impression. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello) Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the geothermal wonders, cultural performance, and your time at the New Zealand Māori Arts & Crafts Institute and Kiwi Conservation Centre. Our kaiārahi (guides) are passionate about sharing our stories, and it's great to know this made your day so memorable. We're also thrilled you enjoyed the Hāngī buffet. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello) Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing your experience at Te Puia. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the geothermal valley, the guided tour, and the opportunity to see our kiwi up close. It's fantastic to know the buffet lunch and the hospitality from our kaimahi (team) made your visit even more memorable. Your kind words are greatly appreciated and we're delighted we could be a highlight of your journey through Rotorua. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello) Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us and for posting your photos. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with our kaiārahi (guide), the kiwi encounter, cultural show, and your meal at the buffet. Your kind recognition of the pride our kaimahi (team) take in showcasing Māori culture truly means a lot. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for sharing such positive feedback about your experience at Te Puia. We're delighted that Patrick, your kaiārahi (guide), helped make the day special for both you and your tamariki (children). Your warm comments about the Kiwi Conservation Centre and the awe of seeing Pōhutu Geyser really make our kaimahi (team) proud. We also appreciate your helpful tips for future manuhiri (visitors). Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)!

Tēnā koe (hello), Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for recommending our experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the kaiārahi (guide) stories and the waiata (song) performances, as well as the Hāngī. We appreciate your feedback about the dining time and will keep it in mind for future improvements. Kia pai te rā (have a nice day)