11 JUNE – 12 JUNE TĀMAKI-MAKAURAU, AOTEAROA
Whakanuia Te Hiranga o Te Tau Tekau, celebrating a decade of Whānau Ora excellence
Honouring the transformative impact and collective achievements of Whānau Ora over the past ten years. This important event will celebrate our collective success and growth highlighting Whānau Ora experiences and triumphs across Te Ika a Māui. The richness of kaupapa Māori approaches will take centre stage in a showcase of unique local taonga, talent and expertise.
Hui Whānau Ora looks to our local changemakers and home-grown solutions recognising the shared resilience of our network. We discuss the political landscape, ask the hard questions and blueprint the next steps to ensure protection of the Whānau Ora approach. Now more than ever it is critical that we come together to celebrate our whānau, reflect on our success and stand as one.
Highlights
- We pay tribute to our remarkable leaders who have passed over the last 10 years
- The Inaugural Kahurangi Tariana Turia Lecture by Merepeka Raukawa-Tait
- The future for Te Kawa o Whānau Ora
- Thought provoking and blueprint drawing panel discussions
- Preparing Whānau Ora leaders today for tomorrow, Donna Morrison is joined by some of our Whānau Ora Diploma Graduates
- Special Guest: Celebrating our Māori identity, our communities, and our stories
- Exhibition: Celebrating 10 years of evidence
- Tūhono Networking Event hosted by the WOCA Board
- Whānau Ora Whakanuia Gala Dinner
Paul Washington
Walter Zimmerman
William Potter
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Wednesday 11 June 2025A DECADE OF WHĀNAU ORA
Time7.00am
Registration OpensTea, coffee and breakfast canapé will be available
Time8.00am
All delegates to be seated
Time8.30am
Mihi Whakatau & Karakia Tainui
Time9.00am
MC Introductions
Stacey Morrison & Dale Husband
Time9.10am
Ngā Taonga Aroha Tribute
Time9.25am
The Inaugural Kahurangi Tariana Turia Lecture Merepeka Raukawa-Tait delivers the very first Inaugural Kahurangi Tariana Turia Lecture.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait, Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency
Time9.55am
PANEL: A Legacy of Resilience, empowering future generations Our Kāhui Rangatira offer words of wisdom reflecting on their individual life’s work and their involvement with Whānau Ora.
Tony Kake MNZM, Papakura Marae
- Kahurangi Areta Koopu CBE
- Kahurangi Rangimarie Naida Glavish DNZM JP
- Tureiti, Lady Moxon
Time10.55am
Kapu Tī
Time11.25am
Te Pou Matakana The name, the vision. Launched in 2014 and built to withstand the test of time.
Rawiri Waititi, MP for Waiariki
Time11.45am
PANEL: Supporting whānau in moments that matter, Whānau Direct breaking barriers Quick wins and positive immediate outcomes for the hard to reach. A reflection on the rollout of Whānau Direct across Te Ika-a-Māui what worked, what didn't and how it has benefitted whānau.
Jacqui Harema, Hapai Te Hauora
- Ruby White, Ngāti Porou Oranga
- Donna Peresa, Te Rūnanga o te Whānau
- Lee Colquhoun, Te Puna Ora o Mataatua
- Teresa Olsen QSM, Kōkiri Marae
Time12.30pm
Kai o Te Rā Nui
Time1.30pm
PANEL: Common agenda and mutually reinforcing activities The principles of Collective Impact and the challenges of coming together.
Jacqui Harema, Hapai Te Hauora
- Shane Taurima, Whakaata Māori
- Materoa Mar ONZM, Te Tihi o Ruahine Whānau Ora Alliance
- Erena Mikaere, Waihuia
- Lance Norman, Whānau o Waipareira
Time2.15pm
Te Kawa o Whānau Ora How Ngā Pou o Te Kawa o Whānau Ora will keep our network strong and connected
Kiri Tamihere-Waititi
Time2.45pm
Paramanawa
Time3.05pm
Preparing Whānau Ora leaders for today and tomorrow Donna Morrison reflects on the success of the NZ Whānau Ora Diploma and her support for the almost 1,000 students over 10 years.
Donna Morrison
Time3.25pm
PANEL: How the NZ Diploma in Whānau Ora has shaped practice locallyNZ Diploma in Whānau Ora graduates discuss their experience as a student and practice development for themselves as practitioners.
Donna Morrison
- Kevin Pahina, Te Arawa Whānau Ora
- Te Aramoana Keelan, Ruapotaka Marae
- Athena Emmerson, Te Rūnanga o Tūranganui a Kiwa
- Parris Greening, Mana Ahuriri Trust
