Please note, we have plans in place to run the wānanga at all Covid alert levels
including going online.
Date: Wed 7th - Fri 9th April
Duration: 3 days
Location: Whenua Iti Outdoors & Moutere Hills Centre
Open to: Current Manaaki Tāpoi Students
Wānanga 2021
He manu hau ahau, he pī ka rere
I am a fledgling ready to take flight
A team of Manaaki Tāpoi graduates, keen to continue their Manaaki journey, developed the idea for Te Kupenga Rangatahi Wānanga. They successfully applied to Ruia for funding and now invite current Manaaki Tāpoi students to join them for 3 days of Manaaki style fun and learning.
There will be inspiring people running workshops, speakers, activities and outings to engage and motivate you in your journey in Te Ao Māori.
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If you are interested in attending please get in touch with your school Trades Academy Coordinator.
Food
All food for the duration of the wānanga will be provided.
Accommodation
Accommodation will be available noho marae style. Whenua Iti Outdoors will oversee the allocated accommodation and supervisors will be present at all times.
Getting Here
Whenua Iti Outdoors will provide transport as per normal Trades Academy arrangements.
Any questions? Please email us and we will get back to you.
Event Schedule
Wednesday 7th April
Mihi Whakatau
A welcome to the wānanga by the Rangatahi Leadership team supported by Matua Mike Elkington and the current Manaaki Tāpoi students.
Mau Kōrari - Tānemahuta Gray
Mau kōrari is a form of mau rākau that is a combination of the Māori martial art fighting form of taiaha infused with more contemporary movement forms including hip-hop, and contemporary dance. It is powerful form of identity building, a great workout and lots of fun!
Thursday 8th April
Mau Kōrari with Tanemahuta Gray
Build on the fun from Wednesday to create a collaborative performance
Collaborative Art with Ronald Petey
Together we will create a masterpiece reflecting our individual selves and the collective we form at Te Kupenga Rangatahi
Performance and stories at Moturoa Rabbit Island
A chance to perform our Mau Kōrari creation on the beautiful sands of Rabbit Island. Followed by stories led by rangatahi and workshop leaders.
Ōku momoea
You've been inspired, now start working on your dream. What kind of a person are you and what dreams do you have. Small groups in separate rooms to enable discussion and learning.
Kaikōrero matua - Tānemahuta Gray
Tānemahuta Gray (Ngāi Tahu, Rangitāne, Tainui) is one of New Zealand’s leading bi-cultural choreographers who has artistically directed and co-created the shows; Māui – One Man Against The Gods, Arohanui -The Greatest Love and Tiki Taane Mahuta. He currently leads Taki Rua Productions; Aotearoa’s national Māori theatre company. He's been on an amazing path - find out how he got to where he is today.
Friday 9th April
Kōrerorero Panel Discussion and Networking
A chance to hear from and ask questions to a panel of people with a huge variety of lived experience
Ōku whāinga - Goal setting
You've dreamed your dream, heard other people's journeys - now it's time to plan your own. Small groups in separate rooms to enable discussion and learning.
Poroporoaki
Bringing us all back together and ready to step out into the world again
This youth-led event is supported by Ruia and Whenua Iti Outdoors.
Want to find out more about a programme or have a question for us? Talk to one of our friendly team - we're happy to help.