Wānanga: Kia Rangatira te Tū

3-day wānanga on marae for Tangata Whenua Social Workers exclusively.

This wānanga whakawhanaungatanga: Kia Rangatira te Tū is a professional development opportunity for Tangata Whenua social workers only.  Championing Māori leadership of Indigenous social work in Aotearoa, strengthening Māori social workers’ voice, visibility, and influence including systemic change.  It draws on mātauranga Māori, kaupapa Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as guiding frameworks for social work, supporting social workers’ competency to work with Māori. 

We will celebrate our survivance, recommit and re-energise for the continued journey.   

  • Papakura Marae, 29 Hunua Road, Papakura, Auckland
  • 11 November 2025 to 13 November 2025
  • 9.30am to 3.30pm each day

Objectives 

  • Whakapakari i te Māramatanga (Build Understanding): Deepen knowledge of kaupapa Māori, mātauranga, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as foundations for social work. 
  • Whakatinana te Rangatiratanga (Māori-led Leadership): Elevate Māori leadership in Indigenous social work theory, practice, and policy. 
  • Whakaū i te Ngākau Tiriti (Tiriti Competency): Strengthen professional competency to work with Māori, embedding this across social work practice. 
  • Kōkiritia te Rautaki (Strategic Advocacy): Equip Māori social workers to influence policy and systems through collective advocacy. 

Registration:

Registrations for the wānanga are now closed.

  • In the first instance spaces are available to our ANZASW tangata whenua members at a subsidised price of $115.00 including GST - register ASAP and pay before 31st October to secure your space.
  • Registration for non-ANZASW member Tangata Whenua practitioners $250 including GST opens after 8th October.
  • Registration cost is for the full 3 days - there are no tickets availabe for single days - one fee only.
  • No refunds will be issued once paid - you may be able to transfer your ticket to a colleauge. Please contact members@anzasw.nz if needed.
    Registrations for the wānanga are now closed.

Please note:

  • Sleeping spaces in the wharenui are limited, let us know when you pay if you require a moenga.  A quick registration and payment will secure a space.
  • Be prepared, this wānanga will go into the evenings and start early on the second and third day. 
  • All meals for the duration of the wānanga are included. 

 

Programme

See the programme here:

ANZASW - Kia Rangatira Te Tū Wānanga Hōtoka


 

 

 

Speakers

We are privileged to be joined by the following leaders who will be facilitating ako spaces, they are:

  • Tony Kake - CEO Papakura Marae
  • Maree Tukukino - Kaiwhakahaere
  • Marlane Welsh-Sauni - Oranga Tamariki
  • Dr Paule Ruwhiu - Massey University
  • Heramaahina Eketone -  Kaitoi
  • Leisa Moorhouse - Consultant private practice
  • Dr Anaru Eketone-Otago University
  • Dr Moana Eruera - Ngapuhi Iwi Social Services
  • Dr Leland Ruwhiu - Oranga Tamaraiki
  • Te Naihi Wilson – ANZASW Kaumātua
  • Sharyn Roberts – ANZASW Board President
  • Nathan Chong-Nee – ANZASW Chief Executive
  • Lisa King - ANZASW Kaihautū

... we are confirming more practitioner presenters!

Venue Information
  • 11 November 2025 to 13 November 2025
  • 9.30am to 3.30pm each day

Papakura Marae, 29 Hunua Road, Papakura, Auckland

 

 

Permissions

Our wānanga will enable the sharing, gathering and developing resources to strengthen the development of social work practice with Māori, and the mahi of ANZASW. We will be taking photos, video, audio recordings, and collating feedback and evaluations.  We are aiming for at least one article for publication e.g. Te Komako or another indigenous publication, and the development of ANZASW including Te Pā, the Tangata Whenua space on our website.   Therefore, by attending the Kia Rangatira Te Tū Wānanga you acknowledge:

-  Photos & Recordings
I understand that photos and/or short videos may be taken during the wānanga.
I agree to my image being used in reports, ANZASW communications, and/or resource development.
If you do not want your image used you will be able to advise ANZASW when registering.

- Use of Group Work & Presentations
I understand that some kōrero, group mahi, or presentations may be drawn on to develop resources, publications, or training materials.
I agree that my contributions can be included in this way, with respect to tikanga and collective acknowledgement.
If you would like to be contacted before any direct quotes or named contributions are used you will be able to advise ANZASW when registering.