Symposium 2024

We are excited to announce the upcoming Uenukurangi Symposium: Vision Ranginui, a significant and transformative event that brings together Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ranginui and Ngāti Ranginui Fisheries Trust. This symposium represents a collaborative and unified effort to capture the collective voice of our whānau, hapū, and iwi as we work towards developing a shared vision that will guide the future of Ngāti Ranginui for generations to come.

Taking place from November 14th – 16th, 2024, at Mercury Baypark Arena, Mt Maunganui, this symposium provides a unique and powerful platform for us to come together as a people. It is a time to kōrero, share whakaaro, and strengthen our connections, ensuring that the aspirations of our whānau and hapū are heard and reflected in the decisions and strategies that shape our future. Together, we will explore the opportunities and challenges ahead, fostering a collective vision that acknowledges our rich history while laying the foundation for the future prosperity and well-being of our iwi.

The Uenukurangi Symposium is more than just a gathering; it is a momentous opportunity to align our energies, talents, and collective wisdom toward a common goal. It is about ensuring that every voice within Ngāti Ranginui is valued and that our mana is upheld in every discussion, decision, and action that arises from this kaupapa.

We warmly invite all whānau to attend this symposium, to lend your voice, your vision, and your whakaaro to this important kaupapa. Your presence and input are vital to the creation of a united, strong, and resilient future for our iwi. As we come together, we will build on the legacy of our tūpuna, honouring their aspirations while forging a path that ensures the success, well-being, and autonomy of future generations.

Join us as we embark on this important journey toward unity and collective growth. More details and registration information will be shared in the coming weeks, so stay tuned. Let’s come together to co-create a bold, empowered future for Ngāti Ranginui!

Uenukurangi 2024

Kaumatua Rangatahi Dinner

Thursday, 14th November, 2024 

Mercury Arena Baypark

TIME KAUPAPA BACKGROUND PRESENTER
4:30pm
Arrival of Guest
5:00pm
Points from the Chair
Charlie Rahiri
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Dinner & Dance
Two Mile Bay

programme - Day 1

Friday, 15th November, 2024 

Mercury Arena Baypark

TIME KAUPAPA BACKGROUND PRESENTER
9:00am
Whakatau
Ngā Pōtiki
Matua Colin Reeder

9:30am

Morning Tea

10:00am
Introductions and house keeping
10:15am
Opening from the
Chair and Deputy
Uenukurangi 2024, 5 years on, post Covid, Presettlement, The Vision Introduction of Awa Associates
Charlie Rahiri,
Suaree Borell
10:45am
Raraunga
Ranginui
Data sovereignty and a presentation of our iwi statistics
Roimata Timutimu
11:45am
Workshop #1
Tākitimu Waka
Tākitimu ki Tauranga

Upholding our Hononga through Waka, Kapahaka and Whakapapa
Charlie Rahiri
11:45am
Workshop #2
Pukehinahina,
Te Ranga,
Te Werenga
Ki te hiainu tō hoa riri,
hoatu he wai ki a ia

Telling our Story
Des Tata,
Alistair Reece
11:45am
Workshop #3
Toi me Waiata Ranginui
Whakairo, raranga and Ranginui Anthems

The art of our story telling
Pohe Luttenberger, Sarah Tangitu, Aniwa Nicholas

12:45am

Lunch

1:15pm
Haere mai tonu ngā Iwi
Leadership; Managing change processes as an iwi leader
Bella Takiari-Brame, Charlie Tawhiao, Bayden Barber

2:15pm

Afternoon Tea

2:45pm
Ranginui e ngunguru nei – Te Reo o Ranginui, Mātauranga Ranginui
Creating a Te Reo Māori strategy for Ngāti Ranginui
Ngairo Eruera
3:15pm
Ka tataki mai te whare
Good governance and understanding your role as a governor
Jocelyn Mikaere, Sir Robert McLeod, Hemi Rolleston

4:30pm

Closing Karakia - BBQ Sausages & Drinks to go

programme - Day 2

Saturday, 16th November, 2024

Mercury Arena Baypark

TIME KAUPAPA BACKGROUND PRESENTER
9:00am
Arrival/karakia
Charlie Rahiri
9:15am
Introductions and house keeping
9:30am
Te Ūpoko hau ki te Pa Marangai
Braving the head winds
Nanaia Mahuta
10:15am
Unahi a te ika a Ranginui
What a new structure could look like for our Iwi, realising Uenukurangi
Lee Gray

10:45am

Morning Tea

11:00am
Ranginui e Tū Ake Nei
Workshop groups - Governance representation models
Awa Associates

12:30pm

Lunch 

Ngāti Ranginui Kapa Haka kai entertainment
1:00pm
Kei Whakarauri ki Tauranga
Collective thought and Kotahitanga in action
Tukuroirangi Morgan
2:00pm
Provide a top line summary
Collation of data from 3 events
Awa Associates

5:30pm - 11:00pm

Dinner & Dance