The local iwi landscape

Is your workplace engaging with Māori? Are you unsure of how to engage effectively with Māori? Do you want to do better – but don't know where to start? Never presuming to tell iwi stories that aren’t ours, we dive into publicly available iwi kōrero and websites to learn more about mana whenua – those that hold possession of and occupy tribal lands, and the responsibility of that.

Who is this programme for?

Anyone who is engaging with Māori and wants a genuine, reciprocal relationship.
What will you / your team get out of it?
In this workshop you will:
  • Explore the Te Arawhiti and iwi websites to learn about your local iwi and dynamics - in a fresh, engaging way!
  • Review existing relationships between iwi and your business.
  • Space to share and discuss any burning pātai/ questions.
  • Leave with dos ✔ and don’ts ❌when engaging with Māori to guide future connections.
  • All packaged up in engaging activities and Donna’s effervescent style!
  • 5 hours 9 - 2pm
Sign me up!
Our team at Campbell Brown Planning recently had the privilege of participating in a half-day cultural capability training session with Donna Barlow-Rolleston, which was both insightful and invaluable. Donna so effectively demonstrated, understanding the tribal landscape and Te Tiriti is essential to navigating the present and shaping the future. Her session also reinforced the idea that to know where we are heading, we must first understand who we are. By deepening our knowledge of Aotearoa’s history, iwi relationships, and the principles of Te Tiriti, we are better equipped to engage meaningfully and responsibly in our work. Donna’s expertise, guidance, and engaging delivery made this session both enlightening and highly relevant to our mahi. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from Donna and highly recommend her training to anyone seeking to deepen their cultural capability and understanding of Aotearoa’s iwi landscape.
Michelle Kemp | Partner |BSocSc (Hons) MEP | MNZPICampbell Brown
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