Hui ā Tau

Detailed Programme

Mā Whero Rātaka

  • 4:30pm: Pōwhiri at Te Pā, Waikato University, Kirikiriroa

    5:00pm–6:30pm: Whanaungatanga, Inu & Kai

    Te Pā, Waikato University

    5:00pm–6:30pm: Registration Open at Whanaungatanga Event

    8:00pm-8:30pm: Registration Open at Novotel Tainui Reception

  • 8:00am: Bus departs for Mangatoatoa Paa, please meet at Novotel Tainui Reception ready for a 8:00am departure

    8:45am: Mangatoatoa Paa, koha collection

    9:00am: Pōwhiri, Mangatoatoa Paa

    9:45am: Whakanoa/Paramanawa, collect packed lunch box

    10:10am: Matua Hone Kōrero

    11:00: Rangiaowhia

    12:10pm: Ōrākau

    1:15pm: Lunch, at Selwyn Park Information Centre, Te Awamutu

    2:00pm: Alexandra Redoubt, Bellot Street, Pirongia

    3:40pm: Arrive at Novotel Tainui

    6:30pm: Hākari Kai: Conference Dinner for those who have purchased tickets

    Please note, the times above are estimates only. Kaikōrero will be speaking at the Paa and significant sites for up to 50 minutes. If you prefer, you are welcome to travel in your own waka. *Kaikōrero will no longer speak on the buses.

  • Smart casual dress for Pōwhiri.

    Paa sites may be muddy in places, please wear suitable shoes.

    Small backpack with:

    • Drink bottle

    • Packed lunch, this is collected at Mangatoatoa Paa after pōwhiri

    • Light rain jacket / plastic poncho / umbrella

    • Sun hat

  • 7:30am: Collect packed lunch at Novotel Tainui Reception

    8:00am: Waka Orientation at Hamilton Rowing Club - 154 Grantham St (10 - 15 min walk) flat and downhill from Novotel

    9:00am: Waka depart, 2 hour journey

    11:00am: Arrive to Mangaharakeke Paa, narrative kōrero and lunch

    11:45am: eBike Orientation

    12:15pm: eBike depart to Ngāruawāhia, 2 hour journey

    2:15pm: Arrive to Ngāruawāhia Rowing Club

    2:45pm: Depart Ngāruawāhia to Novotel Tainui, 30min journey

    6:30pm: Private Movie Screening: Ka Whawhai Tonu, Metro Hoyts Hamilton, Centre Place Shopping Centre, 56 Ward Street, Hamilton

  • Small backpack with:

    • Drink bottle

    • Packed lunch, this is collected at Novotel Tainui Reception at 7:30am

    • Light rain jacket / plastic poncho

    • Sun hatPlease wear clothing suitable for movement

  • 9:30am: Sally Boyd and Jackson Rowe-Williams - Hei whakaarotanga: Engaging with models of health and wellbeing that draw on mātauranga Māori

    10:30am: Tumuaki Kōrero on the Couch: Ka Whawhai tonu mātou

    11:15am: Paranamawa

    11:45am: Bringing it all Together, MAC Kaihoe Mātauranga

    12:15pm: Whakakapi

    12:30pm: Depart