Mana Aroha: The power of love in difficult times.
Thursday 16th October 6:30-8:30pm at Toi Foundation
121 Gill St, Ngāmotu, Taranaki. $20 (koha if needed)
Do you long to make a difference in the world but wonder where to start? Feel overwhelmed by life's challenges, yet want something better for your kids?
Ignite your own passion by coming on an adventure from Taranaki papakāinga to Indigenous communities in México, in an inspiring journey of transformation from trauma and mental illness to facilitating healing and leadership in others through the power of love. A joyful and empowering kōrero that connects with the beautiful taonga we hold inside, and how we serve our people.
This event introduces the Mana Aroha Leadership Programme, a course connecting migrant communities with mana whenua through the healing power of Māori cultural concepts to develop intercultural leadership to serve our collective future.
"Straight from the heart. Unique perspective with positive intention and positive outcome. So glad I bought my friend of 30 years here tonight."
“Many beautiful reminders.The story told was deeply personal and I think we can all benefit from talking openly about challenging topics.”
“I gained courage to be myself. The challenge to be honest.”
“It's real. It's genuine. Makaira’s presentation is valuable for right now.”
Māori and Me: What's the Deal?
Coming soon!
RobbieIanMorrison, CC BY 4.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
This event introduces the Mana Aroha Leadership Programme, a course connecting migrant communities with mana whenua through the healing power of Māori cultural concepts to develop intercultural leadership to serve our collective future.
An illuminating journey into the relationship between tangata whenua and migrant communities in Taranaki. What does Treaty partnership look like when you’re not Pākehā or Māori? What does it mean to be a Kiwi? What will it mean to our kids?
Come and explore the potential that partnership with tangata whenua holds for ethnic communities. Bring your questions, fears and uncertainties to the table. Listen to local leaders from a range of ethnicities share personal experience of connection with Māori culture, language and people, and the beautiful possibilities this journey holds.
Tā te Manawa Retreats
Retreats are on pause while we prepare the 2026 Mana Aroha Leadership programme. Feel free to get in touch below if you have a genuine interest in working with us.
