The Kaupapa
Valuing whānau / families and building resilient communities

The outcome
“That we make a real effort to work together as a nation to make this happen”

The result
Te Kura Whānau – The Family Covenant
‘6 action points of commitment’

Rangitāne Iwi
Endorses Aumangea Resilient Communities Conference
Extends to the nation a warm welcome to Palmerston North

Haere Mai! Haere Mai! Haere Mai!

Monday 24 September 2012

Registrations
Whakatau: Rangitāne Whānui
Te Wero / The Challenge: The statistics, the realities and what are the challenges to re-positioning whānau as safe foundations for our community’s development by Prof Sir Mason Durie
Te Hā Ora™: Whānau development through Childbirth & Parenting education
The opportunity: Innovation in whānau development; A case study: Laying the foundation, educators, future indicators by Lisa Kelly – founder Te Hā Ora™ and
Henare Kani – Director Whānau.Biz  
Morning tea and networking
The Keys to Successful Family Outcomes: An exploration of what works, and what it will take for us to transition to a successful model of parenting and building resilient families by Tau Huirama – CEO, Jigsaw and Carl Davidson – Chief Families Commissioner
Workshop: Choose one from the following four options:
•    Early Childhood by Brenda Soutar and Anton Blank
•    Teens & Transition by Marama Davidson and Amber Clarke
•    Supporting Families by Makareta Moffatt and Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata
•    Community Development by Kataraina Pipi and Pam Kupa-Sheeran
Lunch and networking
Inspiring Our Communities: Two case studies of success. LOVED 4 LIFE™: from a little grassroots ripple has developed a movement, love a little word with a BIG meaning by Marcia Guest, Loved 4 Life  and Tu Toa: A high achieving secondary school with great student outcomes by Nathan Durie, Principal Tu Toa
Where does Government fit? How does Government support families, is it really working and what can they bring to the table to make a positive difference? by Murray Edridge, Ministry of Social Development,  Geoff Short, Deputy Secretary Whānau & Social Policy Te Puni Kokiri (Whānau Ora) and Dr Russell Wills, Children’s Commissioner
Afternoon tea and networking
Facilitated panel discussion:  What will it take to make meaningful progress towards stronger whānau / families? Panel: Patrick Le Geyt, Sharron Cole and Dave Owens
Karakia Rangitāne Whānui
Networking and Entertainment: Performances by indigenous artists Rangitāne Whānui
Day one close and dine at local restaurants – self care

Tuesday 25 September 2012

Welcome / Karakia: Rangitāne Whānui
Overview of day one 
Inspiring Our Communities: Two Case Studies of success.  Te Kahui Mana Ririki: An organisation founded by the late Rev Hone Kaa committed to eliminating Maori child abuse and maltreatment by Dr Kuni Jenkins; Iron Māori: A national event that started from a dream to improve Māori health by Heather Skipworth
Morning tea and networking
Workshop: Choose one from the following four options:
•    Early Childhood by Brenda Soutar and Nathan Mikaere Wallis
•    Teens & Transition by Marama Davidson
•    Supporting Families by Makareta Moffatt and Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata
•    Community Development by Kataraina Pipi and Pam Kupa-Sheeran
Te Roto o Horowhenua: An example of grassroots community action to bring back life to Horowhenua Lake, restoring a resource and taonga by Marokopa Matakatea
Māori leadership keynote: Who are leading the way and what do we learn from them? The challenge of nurturing more leaders by Oriana Paewai, Chief Executive, Rangitane o Tamaki Nui a Rua
Lunch and networking
Doing Our Part: A facilitated discussion about where our part lies in creating a better community, what we will commit to and how will we make a real difference? Te Kura Whānau – The Family Covenant by Dame Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi, Judge Peter Boshier, Tau Huirama, Manahi Paewai and Ataneta Paewai
Poroporoaki / Farewells / Karakia Rangitāne Whānui