Calendar

14 Sep 2026 - 19 Oct 2026

6 x 2-hour sessions over 6 weeks

Mai Mana Australia is designed for Māori living in Australia who are looking to connect with Māori and strengthen their culture connection as Māori. Connection with Māori in Australia. Connection with Māori in Aotearoa. Connection with Māori culture and identity.

Thu 17 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (6 hours 30 minutes)

Critically explore Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and be inspired to shape the future of Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Tue 22 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

Te Reo Māori: An introduction to the Māori language provides a practical, foundational understanding of Te Reo Māori, equipping you with the confidence to pronounce words correctly, lead with cultural competence, and integrate te reo and tikanga Māori into your daily practice.

Wed 23 Sep 2026

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Te Ara Tika is a 90-min online programme designed for Boards of Trustees in the Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) region. It focuses on strengthening culturally responsive governance and building meaningful, authentic relationships with Mana Whenua.

Thu 24 Sep 2026

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

Explore Māori identity and authority, and learn about the concept of mana whenua, its meaning, different mana whenua entities, and the role they play in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

Fri 2 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

Embark on a journey of discovery through a Māori worldview, exploring key Māori concepts and their relevance to contemporary Aotearoa, New Zealand.

13 Oct 2026 - 27 Nov 2026

4 x 1-day sessions and 1 x 3-hour wrap-up session

Te Mana is an immersive five-day cultural journey designed to help you understand and connect with Te Ao Māori. Through this programme, participants will build a genuine, grounded understanding of our unique bicultural heritage by exploring key modules around Te Tiriti o Waitangi, Māori concepts and values, Mana Whenua and Māori engagement, and Te Reo and Tikanga Māori. Through improved cultural awareness and confidence, you will leave ready to turn insight into action and make a meaningful difference.

14 Oct 2026 - 18 Nov 2026

6 x 2-hour sessions over 6 weeks

Mai Mana Australia is designed for Māori living in Australia who are looking to connect with Māori and strengthen their culture connection as Māori. Connection with Māori in Australia. Connection with Māori in Aotearoa. Connection with Māori culture and identity.

Tue 20 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

Te Reo Māori: An introduction to the Māori language provides a practical, foundational understanding of Te Reo Māori, equipping you with the confidence to pronounce words correctly, lead with cultural competence, and integrate te reo and tikanga Māori into your daily practice.

Wed 21 Oct 2026

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (1 hour 30 minutes)

Te Ara Tika is a 90-min online programme designed for Boards of Trustees in the Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) region. It focuses on strengthening culturally responsive governance and building meaningful, authentic relationships with Mana Whenua.

Thu 22 Oct 2026

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (6 hours)

Explore Māori identity and authority, and learn about the concept of mana whenua, its meaning, different mana whenua entities, and the role they play in Aotearoa, New Zealand.