Event Schedule
This isn’t another day-long session repeating the things we know. We’ve designed and framed the conference well so that each speaker showcases Māori and a tikanga point of view to adopt.
8:00AM
REGISTRATION
9:00AM
PŌWHIRI – Ngāti Wairere
9:20AM
WELCOME – MC / Benjamin Hemi
9:40AM
Introduction to Te Rōpū Marutau o Aotearoa (TRMA)
Presenting – Wayne Kohi (Chairperson)
9:50AM
Government Representative
A view from the Government’s perspective.
Speaker – Hon. Willie Jackson, Minister for Māori Development of New Zealand
10:00AM
We Are All Connected
Within Māori, as in many cultures, everything in the world is related. People, birds, fish, trees, weather patterns, etc. This linking was explained in tātai (genealogy) and kōrero (stories), collectively termed whakapapa.
Experts recited the whakapapa of people, birds, fish, trees, and the weather to explain the relationships between all things and thus to place themselves within the world. This helped people to understand the world, and how to act within these relationships.
Speaker – Dr. Tom Roa (via Raukura Roa), (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato)
10:40AM
HAUMARU TĀNGATA
Haumaru Tāngata is a Māori-centered approach that responds to the overrepresentation of Māori within workplace injury and mortality statistics. It focuses on high-risk sectors and gives a focused space for Māori workers, Māori businesses and health and safety representatives to design a bespoke framework to reduce workplace injury and fatalities. The framework will be introduced and formally launched at the conference.
Presented By – Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi
11:00AM
Interactive Activity / Challenge
Presented By – Hinga Whiu
11:20AM
How Tikanga can create a positive change in the Workspace.
The cautious DNA of Māori originates from their Polynesian seafaring heritage. The lived knowledge and behaviours that managed risk while exploring the World’s biggest expanse of ocean still resonates with Māori and other vulnerable workers today. This presentation provides a narrative of a history of indigenous Māori and health and safety, the emergence of a new genre of practice unique to the World, derived from a lived Māori knowledge base and reconciled with the health and safety needs of modern workplaces.
Speaker – VK (Vance) Walker, (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Rangitāne)
12:00PM
LUNCH & ENTERTAINMENT
1:00PM
ACC Representative
A view from ACC’s perspective.
Speaker – Andy Milne, Deputy Chief Executive, Strategy, Engagement and Planning – ACC
1:20PM
Worksafe Representative
A view from Worksafe’s perspective.
Speaker – Phil Parkes, Chief Executive – Worksafe
1:40PM
Understanding the Language of Aroha to Improve Communication.
AROHA: Love, empathy and compassion for all without discrimination.
COMMUNITY AND BELONGING: Togetherness with the purpose of mutual care, support and creative enhancement.
MANAAKITANGA: Hospitality, kindness, respect, generosity and care for others without expecting anything in return.
Speaker – Vicky-Lee Wihongi, (Ngāti Koata, Tainui)
2:20PM
Interactive Activity / Challenge
Presented By – Te Rōpū Marutau o Aotearoa (TRMA)
2:40PM
It’s Time for Change
Change in the workplace is needed. Now is the time to re-imagine our role in improving the design, experience, and safety of work with human-centered innovation.
What practical steps can you take today to upskill as a concierge for change?
Speaker – Pene (Benjamin) Hemi, (Ngāti Koata, Tainui)
3:20PM
CLOSING REMARKS
3:30PM
KARAKIA – Ngāti Wairere
Thanks to our
2023 Event Sponsors
It is not possible to host this event without helping hands. We have several sponsors who volunteer to help us physically and financially to make things happen.
