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Let’s Find out what is happening and when
Hui Whānau Ora provides the perfect stage for the movers and shakers in Whānau Ora to talk about the transformational change they achieve alongside whānau in their own local communities. The programme features full conference days with kaikōrero sharing examples of their Whānau Ora work.
Day 01
Day 02
Day 03
Tuesday 10 June 2025Early-bird Registration
Time3.00pm
Registration Open
Time7.00pm
Registration Close
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
Time4.10pm
MC Wrap-up
Time4.20pm
Tūhono Networking
Time4.30pm
Welcome
Time4.50pm
WOCA Board Welcome
Pahia Turia, Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency
LAUNCH: Roll Call To-Vote
John Tamihere, Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency
Time5.00pm
Entertainment
Selwyn Lloyd, Kōrihi
Time6.30pm
Close
Thursday 12 June 2025 SETTING THE BLUEPRINT FOR ANOTHER DECADE
Time8.00am
All delegates to be seated All delegates to be seated
Time8.20am
Mihi & Karakia
Time8.30am
The future and beyond... with Ahorangi Tā Mason Durie
Ahorangi Tā Mason Durie
Time8.50am
Informed and evidenced by whānauThe panel reflects on the work of Wai-Rangahau and the journey of whānau informing, evaluating and evidencing the impact of Whānau Ora across Te Ika a Māui.
Awerangi Tamihere, Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency
- Professor Te Kani Kingi, Te Wānanga o Awanuiarangi
- Dr Tanya Allport, Whakauae Research
- Hector Kaiwai, Wai-Rangahau
Time9.50am
Kapu Tī
Time10.20am
PANEL: Commissioning for outcomes back to mainstream procurement modelsThe panel discusses strategies to negotiate for whānau-centred programmes under heavy handed Government procurement models.
Chris Tooley, Te Puna Ora o Mataatua
- Tureiti, Lady Moxon, Te Kōhao Health
- Maria Baker, Te Hiku Hauora
- Alana Ruakere, Tui Ora Health
- George Reedy, Ngāti Porou Oranga
Time11.05am
PANEL: Continuing a Whānau Ora approach as we know it in our communitiesThe panel will discuss the return of tightly managed service delivery and the challenges in keeping Whānau Ora practice on the frontline.
Irirangi Mako, Whānau o Waipareira
- Vanessa Sidney-Richmond, Te Tihi o Ruahine Whānau Ora Alliance
- Fallyn Flavell, Te Arawa Whānau Ora
- Dr Curtis Bristowe, Horouta Whānau Ora
- Georgie Thompson, Ruapōtaka Marae
Time11.50am
Awerangi TamihereHow private and public sectors invest in social value. Lessons learned from around the world including the UK, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. What golbal leaders suggest Whānau Ora does for planning it's return. Collective Impact
Awerangi Tamihere, Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency
Time12.20pm
Guiding social impact measurement in Aotearoa10 years of collaboration with Social Ventures Australia for the evolution of social impact measurement
Simon Faivel, Social Ventures Australia
Time12.40pm
Kai o Te Rā Nui
Time1.40pm
PANEL: Measuring what matters to whānauMeasuring what matters to whānau, telling the story that means something to our whānau and not Government priority led.
Brad Norman, Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency
- Alana Harris, Whānau o Waipareira
- Jane Hopkirk, Takiri Mai Te Ata
- Tureia Moxon, Te Kōhao Health
- Simon Reedy
Time2.25pm
PANEL: Future proofing Whānau OraTe Iwi Māori taking charge of Whānau Ora
Helen Leahy, Nga Waihua o Paerangi
- Rikirangi Gage, Te Rūnanga o Te Whānau
- Janice Kuka, Ngā Mataapuna Oranga
- Materoa Mar, Te Tihi o Ruahine Whānau Ora Alliance
- Waylyn Tahuri-Whaipakanga, Te Taiwhenua o Heretaunga
