Te Kōwhao - Professional Development

Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Introductory Programme for New Staff

Kanohi ki te Kanohi literally means face to face, but a more accurate English title for this session would be Knowledge Connections. This is an opportunity to encounter Māori protocols and culture directly and to develop a better understanding of important issues for a bicultural organisation commited to the Treaty of Waitangi.

Why are you being invited?

The University is commited to providing training for all staff so that they gain a proper understanding of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. This session aims to provide a common basic understanding of the Treaty and associated issues.

Who should attend?

All new staff are expected to attend Day One in order to gain a proper understanding of the Treaty in accordance with the University's strategic objectives, but any staff member may attend, and staff have the option of attending both days if they wish and as local needs allow. Any staff who feel they already have a good understanding may still benefit from attendance and be able to make a valuable contribution to workshop discussion, so feel free to contact us to discuss this further if you wish.

To view the HR training calendar and the next available Kanohi ki te Kanohi session, access iwaikato , click on the 'My Work' tab and then the 'Staff Development' tab (see below).

To book a place on Kanohi ki te Kanohi, please contact Mike Bell, extension 8894, email mikebell@waikato.ac.nz.

Brief on-line primer relating to the Treaty of Waitangi