Pa Ropata
Pa Ropata
14 Jul 2023
Robert McGowan - also known as Pa Ropata - learned about the various medicinal properties of native plants by spending quality time with Whanganui Kuia Rua Henare in the 1970's. Fifty years later… Audio
Rob McGowan - Whatungarongaro te Tangata, Toitu te Whenua
6 Jun 2021
In part two of this kōrero Rob McGowan (Pa Ropata) explains eco-sourcing and the shares local stories of Totara trees at Otanewainuku that were used to build waka. Audio
Rob McGowan - Ka Ora Te Whenua, Ka Ora Te Tangata
30 May 2021
Justine Murray joins Rob McGowan at his home on the outskirts of Tauranga. Widely known as Pa Ropata, the former Catholic priest has dedicated his life to healing the whenua. Audio