Kīngitanga Day

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

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.