Te Whakapapa o te Kaupapa
Eight years ago, Liz and her Mum first strode out together to start this kaupapa. They were driven by a clear vision: Empower whānau with mātauranga to raise pēpi and tamariki who are happy, loved, and strong.
Five years ago, after her Mum had passed, Liz launched Ngākau Aroha for Kaimahi, an in-depth journey grounded in mātauranga to grow more leaders of this kaupapa. Today, we stand as a national movement of over 200 graduates.
This Hui-ā-Tau is a celebration of that journey - the road so far and the journey to come. We are coming together on Wednesday 3rd June, 2026 at Te Puea Memorial Marae in Tamaki-makaurau.
Why Attend?
This day is for all Ngākau Aroha graduates who want to re-energise their wairua for this kaupapa. Our graduates are the key to us achieving our vision. We know that the work they do everyday weaves this kaupapa into reality for whānau across the motu.
Supporting Ngākau Aroha graduates continues to be a critical part of the Tūpuna Parenting Movement. We've designed this day to be useful and interesting for you all. We hope you'll:
- Grow Your Kete: Re-energise the kaupapa for you & gain fresh mātauranga, sharing strategies & skills for your mahi.
- Refill Your Puna: Take a day for yourself to refresh away from your daily mahi.
- Build Your Village: Network and collaborate with other graduates from across the motu to build a community of practice.
Te Au o te Mauri — The Flow of the Mauri
Our theme for the day is about driving this movement forward. Te Au o te Mauri is the life force of our collective mahi - it has been flowing through our graduates for five years and our vision for eight. It is the force that breaks down systemic barriers and opens up new paths for whānau.
Join us to align our mauri, re-energise ourselves, and prepare for the journey ahead.
Meet Our Speakers
Te Reo Tautoko
Hon Marama Davidson
Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Porou
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Te Rangahau
Dr Joni Angeli-Gordon
Ngāpuhi, Te Roroa, Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara
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Te Reo Tāne
Pio Terei MNZM
Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa
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Te Puoro
Eli Maiava
Waitaha, Ngāti Māmoe, Poutini Kāi Tahu, Kai Tahu, Ngāi Tahu
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Te Kaihautū
Elizabeth Emere Harte
Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou
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Ngā Kaiako
Ngā Kaiako o Ngākau Aroha
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The Logistics
This year's Hui-ā-Tau will be:
- When: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
- Where: Te Puea Memorial Marae, 41 Miro Road, Māngere Bridge, Auckland
- Starts: 9.30am for Registration & Pōwhiri
- Closes: 4pm close
- Cost: Free to Ngākau Aroha Graduates
Limited travel grants available for graduates across the motu. Complete the registration form for more information.
Catering will be provided - dietary requirements can be specified on the registration form.
Kia Wānanga Tahi Tātou
If you enjoyed our wānanga online, then you'll love our energy in-person! With our largest rōpū yet (up to 100 grads joining!) we're excited to have us all together in one room. What can you expect?
- Interactive activities: The kōrero our speakers share also have activities to weave the learnings into your practical mahi.
- Kēmu / Games: We can have fun while we wānanga! So we have a couple of kēmu prepared for the day.
- Meet the Kaiako: Many of our Kaiako team are planning to attend! Reconnect and share some laughs with them, they're looking forward to seeing you.
- Networking: Our graduates are from different kaupapa across the motu, and we'd love for you to connect and collaborate with each other.
We look forward to seeing the impact of 100 graduates in one room, sharing mātauranga and enhancing our strategies together.
We’d love to meet you all in-person!
Whether you are returning home as one of our Ngākau Aroha graduates, or joining us as a partner in this mahi, we look forward to seeing you at Te Puea Memorial Marae.
Ready to jump in the waka?
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