About
What MOE is about
The vision for MOE is to have a one stop hub where whānau can get assistance with the pre-planning, organising, execution and aftercare of tangihanga.
Kia Ora Koutou,
My name is Brenda Ferguson and I am the Managing Director of Manaaki Ora Events
The concept for Manaaki Ora Events came about after the passing of my father Grant Ferguson in 2016. We were not prepared, but Dad was. He had a little insurance policy that took the financial stress away from our whānau and allowed us to spend precious time together with no worries. Afterwards the closing of his accounts was also stress free as he had made a list of all of his outgoings and due dates for payments. Being prepared in advance is the best thing you can do for your whānau.
My whānau is everything to me.
I love spending precious time with them all.
I am passionate about organising events. We celebrate our birthday, christening, wedding & anniversaries so now I want to give everyone the best farewell party ever.”
Whakataukī
Ko te amorangi ki mua,
Ko te hapai o ki muri
The leader at the front and the workers behind the scenes.
This is a reference to Marae protocol where the speakers are at the front of the meeting house and the workers are at the back making sure everything is prepared and that the guests are well looked after. It is important to note that both jobs are equally important, for without one, everything would fail.
UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION
One stop hub for all your needs : pre-planning, organising, execution and after care
By Māori for Māori - Understanding of tikanga around tangihanga
Affordable for whānau - Being prepared so that there is no emotional overspending
Independent funeral planner to assist clients to make informed decisions in consultation with their whānau to remove the stress at a very emotional time
Ko Otatara raua Ko Hikurangi nga Maunga
Ko Tutaekuiri Te Awa
Ko Ngāti Kahungunu Te Iwi
Ko Ngāti Paarau Te Hapū
Ko Waiohiki Te Marae
Ko Tareha Te Moananui Te Rangatira
Ko Rawinia Tareha raua Ko Tame Taukamo me Ko Colin Ferguson Raua Ko Ruby De Silva toku matua Ti Puna
Ko Grant Ferguson Toku Papa
Ko Noli Taukamo Toku Mama
Ko Ross Ferguson taku tungāne
Ko Julie Ferguson – Ngawaka taku teina
Ko Darrin Ruhi Taku Hoa tane
E Toru Nga Tamariki a hau
Ko Jerome ratou Ko Johnathan Ko Ryan nga tamariki
Ko Leah ratou ko Charlie ko Mila ko Hudson Taku Mokopuna
Ko Brenda Ferguson ahau
Let Us Lend a Helping Hand
How I Got The Name
You have a Love ❤️ for your parents
A Love ❤️ for your siblings
A Love ❤️ for your partner
A Love ❤️️ for your children
BUT THE LOVE ❤️ YOU HAVE YOUR MOKOPUNA …
is something else 🥰❤️❤️❤️
In my Moko’s Charlie & Leah’s names I could see the words
CHARLIE – Care – Manaaki
LEAH – Heal – Ora
Manaaki Ora Events
MOE – To sleep, to dream
