Kīngitanga Day

Toitū te Kīngitanga, toitū Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato | May the Kīngitanga and University of Waikato thrive forever more.

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Nei rā te reo pōwhiri e karanga atu nei ki ngā tōpito o te ao. Hei te 12 o Hepetema ka tū Te Rā Kīngitanga ki Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato.

Ko te tāhū kōrero o te rā ka kīia ake ko "Āke, Ake, Ake" kia toitū te whare, kia toitū te tangata, kia toitū te tauwāhi.

Nō mātou te whiwhi i ngā kaikōrero matua, arā, ko Kereama Wright ki Tauranga Moana ā, ko Nanaia Mahuta ki Kirikiriroa.

We welcome one and all to this years Kīngitanga Day celebrated at The University of Waikato happening on 12 September.

The theme for this year is Āke, Ake, Ake. It speaks not just to the resilience of the Kīngitanga as an institution, but it is also an acknowledgement that this year, we as a University, celebrate 60 years of establishment.

We're honoured to present our keynote speakers - Hon. Nanaia Mahuta presenting in Hamilton and Kereama Wright presenting in Tauranga.

Keynote Speakers Profile

Hon. Nanaia Mahuta

The Hon. Nanaia Mahuta served in Parliament and her constituency of Hauraki-Waikato for 27 years. She held various spokesperson roles and was the first woman to become Minister for Māori Development and Foreign Affairs. As a Minister Nanaia introduced the concept of Indigenous values to Aotearoa New Zealand's diplomacy toolkit, strengthened the relationship with the Pacific and uplifted Māori economic participation through social procurement. Nanaia is currently Honorary Professor at Te Kotahi Research Institute. Nanaia is a mother, strategic adviser, mentor, independent director and a fledgling writer. 

Kereama Wright

Kereama Wright (Te Arawa, Ngā Ruahinerangi, Ngāti Whitikaupeka) is a renowned, award-winning journalist and director with 15 years of experience in Māori broadcasting. As the head of the media and communications portfolio at his company Mairanga, Kereama specialises in content creation, strategic and crisis communications, media training, and Māori engagement. A passionate advocate for te reo Māori, he hails from a family dedicated to Māori storytelling from a Māori perspective. Beyond his role as a multimedia expert, Kereama is a kapa haka enthusiast who performs globally with his kapa, Ngāti Whakaue.

Tauranga Moana

Please register by Friday 6th September for catering purposes.

Wā - Time Kaupapa -Activity Kaiārahi Kaupapa - Facilitator Wāhi - Location Kaupapa Kōrero - Synopsis
9:00AM Karakia Ngairo Eruera TCBD.2.03 Lecture Theatre  
9:00AM Mihi Whakatau | Opening Address Tamati Tata TCBD.2.03 Lecture Theatre  
9:15AM Kaikōrero Matua | Keynote Speaker Kereama Wright TCBD.2.03 Lecture Theatre Get ready to vibe with our inspirational keynote speaker Kereama Wright, media mogul, te reo Māori advocate and kapa haka enthusiast.
10:00AM Ō-Ata | Morning Tea   Te Manawaroa  
10:30AM - 1:30PM Ka Whawhai Tonu    

We’ve been fortunate to secure spaces for us to attend a private screening of Ka Whawhai Tonu.

This particular segment has a dedicated programme of works, including a brief and debrief, ensuring the safety of all who will be attending.

10:30AM Kōrerorero | Briefing

Tahupotiki Taiaroa-Scott

Poutokomanawa Tāne

To prepare those attending the screening of Ka Whawhai Tonu, we will be holding a brief kōrero.
11:00AM Ka Whawhai Tonu   Luxe Cinema Tauranga Set in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1864, Ka Whawhai Tonu tells the story of a pivotal battle in the first New Zealand land wars in the Waikato region. A battle fought with impossible odds between Māori and the Colonial forces. This heroic conflict is told through the eyes of two young teenagers forced to take control of their own destiny amidst the chaos of the battle and their escape.
1:00PM Kōrerorero | Debriefing   Poutokomanawa Tāne Following the screening, there's an opportunity for us all to collectively debrief back on campus.
11:00AM - 1:30PM  Ngā Ngohe | Interactive Sessions      Immerse yourself in the ancient practice of Mau Rākau, craft a traditional Māori kite, and enjoy the enchanting melodies of our magical musical instruments in this three-part series of enriching activities that honour Māori culture and well-being.
11:00AM - 11:45AM  Akomanga 1 | Session 1      
11:45AM - 12:30PM  Akomanga 2 | Session 2      
12:30PM - 12:45PM  Wā Whakatā | Break      
12:45PM - 1:30PM  Akomanga 3 | Session 3      
  Mau Rākau Tuoi Spencer TCBD.2.08  
  Manu Aute
Tanya Savage TCBD.2.09  
  Taonga Pūoro Justin Kereama TCBD.2.13  
1:30PM Ō-Waenga | Lunch   TCBD.1.07 | Te Manawaroa  
2:30PM Kua Kēhi | Kīngitanga Day Concludes      

 

Kirikiriroa | Hamilton

Pre-order your hāngī for Kīngitanga Day at $12 per person. Purchase vouchers from Kahurangi Cafe (Village Green) or Kahurangi Kiosk (The Pā) and collect your meal at 12:00pm on Kīngitanga Day at the Village Green, with pre-ordering strongly recommended due to limited availability.

Wā - Time Kaupapa - Activity Kaiārahi Kaupapa - Facilitator Wāhi - Room Location Kaupapa Kōrero - Synopsis
9:00AM Mihi Whakatau    Te Āhurutanga | Student Hub Nau mai, piki mai, whakatau mai rā. Our esteemed orators will begin formalities with a whakatau.
  Kupu Whakataki | Welcoming Address
Te Ihorangi Māori, Dr. Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai Te Āhurutanga | Student Hub He hōnore, he korōria, he maungārongo ki te whenua, he whakaaro pai ki ngā tāngata katoa, paimārire. Our Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori, Dr. Sarah-Jane Tiakiwai, will continue the formalities with a welcome address.
  Kaikōrero Matua | Keynote Speaker
Hon. Nanaia Mahuta Te Āhurutanga | Student Hub

Kei tua o āku mokopuna

 

The Hon. Nanaia Mahuta served in Parliament and her constituency of Hauraki-Waikato for 27 years. She held various spokesperson roles and was the first woman to become Minister for Māori Development and Foreign Affairs. As a Minister Nanaia introduced the concept of Indigenous values to Aotearoa New Zealand's diplomacy toolkit, strengthened the relationship with the Pacific and uplifted Māori economic participation through social procurement. Nanaia is currently Honorary Professor at Te Kotahi Research Institute. Nanaia is a mother, strategic adviser, mentor, independent director and a fledgling writer.
  Wānangananga | Panel Discussion
Hon. Nanaia Mahuta Te Āhurutanga | Student Hub Following her kōrero, Nanaia will hold a panel discussion on stage joined by Rahui Papa (Spokesperson and Representative, Kīngitanga) and Paula Rawiri (Deputy Secretary - Policy, Te Puni Kōkiri).
10:00AM Ō-Ata | Morning Tea Break   Te Āhurutanga | Student Hub  
10:30AM Ngā Ngohe | Interactive Sessions     These sessions will run throughout the day and everyone is welcome to join in. Registrations are essential.
10:30AM Toi Raranga Dr. Donna Campbell Pā.B.05

In celebration of Kingitanga Day, today’s toi (artmaking) workshop introduces participants to working with harakeke, a treasured plant for Māori weavers. Participants will learn to create something special for themselves or their friends, while also exploring the cultural richness of language and practice in toi Māori.

10:30AM Kokonga Kēmu Reina Daji Pā Wedge We welcome one and all to our Kokonga Kēmu session - get your game on e te whānau! There’s prizes to be won, lots of laughs to be had and heaps of new kupu māori to learn and kōrero! Karawhuia!
10:30AM Tītī Tōrea
Te Waiora Te Āhurutanga Tītī Tōrea is a traditional Māori stick game that's all about rhythm, coordination, and teamwork. Played with short sticks, participants sit or stand in a circle, tapping and passing the sticks to the beat of a chant or song. The challenge? Keep the rhythm going while making sure the sticks don’t drop!
11:30AM Mau Rākau Te Waiora Te Āhurutanga Originally used to train warriors in combat, Mau Rākau teaches the art of wielding traditional weapons like the taiaha (a wooden spear) with grace, strength, and precision. It's not just about physical skill—Mau Rākau is also a journey into Māori culture, teaching discipline, respect, and the values of the warrior.
10:30AM Ki o Rahi UoW Bryant Hall Village Green The game of Ki o Rahi stems from the legend of Rahitutakahina and Tiarakurapakewai. It is essential that when learning the game that the pūrākau (story) is also learnt. The story demonstrates that the sport is much more than a game. It is a tribute to our ancestors, our language and our culture.
11:00AM Ngā Kaupapa Kōrero | Presentations and Workshops      
   Te Pā Tūwatawata - Data storage infrastructure  Erena Mikaere  S.1.01 A distributed data storage network that honours collective and individual iwi and hapū rangatiratanga; protecting the continuity of our indigenous consciousness and guaranteeing self-determination over our own data to lead, innovate and shape the future
  Hineraukatauri me te ara pūoro  Elizabeth Gray S.1.02 Elizabeth's desire for her children to read reo Māori stories of the world of taonga pūoro, her debut book, Hineraukatauri me te Ara Pūoro, tells the journey of Hineraukatauri finding her voice represented by the Pūtōrino (flute) and weaving in the whakapapa of sound. 
 

Blas ar y Gymraeg - ei hanes, ei diwylliant a'i hiaith

An introduction to Cymraeg- Welsh history, culture and the language

Cardiff University  S.1.03  An opportunity to hear from Welsh speaking students at Cardiff University. They'll provide an introduction to the context of the Welsh language, Welsh culture and language revitalisation. 
  Integrating Kaupapa Māori Stephen Bright S.1.04 Stephen Bright will lead a conversation discussing this paper delivered by Te Puna Ako the Centre of Tertiary Teaching and Learning (CeTTL) which provides an introduction to kaupapa Māori as an indigenous knowledge framework and encourages examination and evaluation of existing learning programmes in terms of bi-cultural integration. The discussion will include a panel of past participants in the programme.
  Kita, Kina, Mikwalda, Witamawa (Listen, Look, Remember, Speak it to Them): The Heart-First model of Western Abenaki language reclamation and teaching. Abenaki Tribe  S.1.05

The presentation will highlight unique features of this Algonquian language of Turtle Island (North America). We will share examples of teaching methods and songs, as well as a look to our future of continuing to develop both “language warriors” and “language scholars.”

"Kagalnemoda kadagakimzowôgan ta ônkawiagakimzowôgan ta azahamoda minawiagakimzowôgan.

Let us embrace decolonized, intentional, and connected learning, and let us reject separated learning (Bruchac, Nanawaldagik 2023)."

 11:00AM Tikanga and its significance for legal education and practice  Hon. Justice Christian Whata  PwC Lecture Theatre The Hon Justice Whata, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Tamateatūtahi - Kawiti of Te Arawa, was appointed High Court judge in 2011. He is a member of the faculty of Te Kura Kaiwhakawā | Institute of Judicial Studies responsible for the Tikanga Programme.
 12:00PM Ō-Waenga | Break for Lunch     Pre-ordered Hāngī will be available for pick up from Kahurangi Cafe at The Village Green at 12:30PM
 1:00pm Unveiling of The Library's new Māori name   Te Whare Pukapuka | Library

After much anticipation the Library is excited to share a fresh new identity that reflects its evolving vision and commitment to serve user communities.

Please make sure to register your attendance.

 2:30PM Kua Kēhi | Kīngitanga Day Concludes   Te Āhurutanga | Student Hub Everyone is welcome to re-assemble in Te Āhurutanga to formally close out Kīngitanga Day.