Te Tiriti o Waitangi and The Treaty of Waitangi established the constitutional relationship between Māori and the crown and is relevant to all of us in New Zealand. Our workshop, provides the opportunity for attendees to advance their knowledge and education on this very important and relevant topic in a safe and engaging environment.
This workshop will explore the historical and contemporary context of Te Tiriti/ The Treaty, involving critical discussion and reflection about its application.
Who should attend?
Anyone interested. Whether you are a Board Member considering your role as a Te Tiriti partner, a working professional seeking to enhance your practice or a member of the community wanting to build up your knowledge, we encourage anyone to join.
If you’ve ever wondered about Te Tiriti o Waitangi / The Treaty of Waitangi, what it means or how it is given present day recognition – this is a great opportunity to learn in an engaging and supportive environment.
Why attend?
The purpose of this workshop is to support communities to understand the living relationship of Te Tiriti / The Treaty in Aotearoa New Zealand. This workshop is designed to enhance your professional learning and development while helping you understand how to apply the Te Tiriti / The Treaty in your life.
Our workshop facilitator
Our expert facilitator, Moana Tuwhare, will lead the session. Moana has dedicated over twenty years in legal practice working with whānau Māori, hapū, iwi, trusts and organisations in the Waitangi Tribunal, Māori Land Court and general courts. She previously served as the coordinating counsel for the Te Paparahi o Te Raki Waitangi (Northland) Waitangi Tribunal Stage 1 Inquiry, which produced the key findings on the meaning and effect of He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti as of 1840.
Moana continues to stay informed about Treaty-based initiatives and developments. With her exceptional communication skills and extensive knowledge of Te Tiriti, she creates a safe environment for questions, challenges and debates. For more information on Moana’s background click here.
Who are we?
We are Mather Solutions Māori development consultancy. We specialise in Te Tiriti o Waitangi wānanga, strategy workshops, leadership development, governance support services. This workshop will be led by Moana Tuwhare.
