Takurua Hauora: Siva with Mina

Move your body with a Pacific-based movement fitness class.

Takurua Hauora: Winter Wellness is back with activations for your health, helping you get through the last wintery month before we transition into spring.

Get your Siva on with friends and whānau in the Von Kohorn room of Te Waka Huia Wellington Museum – guaranteed to keep you and your tinana going through the rest of winter.

Takurua Hauora events promote health and wellbeing aligned with the concepts of Sir Mason Durie’s Whare Tapa Whā model.

About Mina:

Mina Ruaporo, 27, is of Cook Islands descent and resides in Porirua. As a freelance dancer, choreographer, educator, and costume designer, Mina founded her dance group, Te Varā, in 2022. With a bachelor’s degree in Creativity Performing Arts Pacific and Contemporary Dance, she has contributed to various projects and created her own works, including serving as the lead choreographer for two international tours in Europe. Mina is passionate about dancing, creating, and giving back to her communities through her artistic services.