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Tuia 2023

The evolving future of Māori in the Service sector
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Tuia is an event designed specifically for Māori within the Service sector, providing a platform where pakihi Māori and kaimahi Māori voices are amplified, acknowledged, and celebrated.

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Tuia te here tangata, Tuia te here kaupapa

Our inaugural Tuia event was an incredible mix of learning, sharing, and memorable moments – thanks to the insights of our speakers and panellists, the participation of the kaimahi Māori and pākihi Māori from across our Service sector, and the generosity of our sponsors!

Check out the highlight video and photo gallery, and access the presentations from our expert speakers.

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“Having five simple points to personify Whakawhanaungatanga was powerful and relevant to my current work context.”

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“Everyone was awesome, Matua Wairangi got me with the ‘make a connection’ and acknowledge the pepeha that came before you!”

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“Congratulations! This was THE best conference I have been to for a long time… Thanks for the learning Ringa Hora!”

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“Soaking up the mātauranga, basking in the aroha. I am loving it”

 

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“Having rangatahi and experienced practitioners’ voices in the panel provided a very good cross-section of viewpoints, learnings and implementation methods”

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“The kōrero in the hui, showed and validated how I feel in a pakihi Pākehā and that I’m not alone. Gave hope for my tamariki.”

A woman in a green dress points energetically from a podium while speaking. The background screen shows blurred images of people.
A woman handing out name badges at a table while others smile and engage in conversation.
Three people talking, with one person smiling broadly while holding a notebook.
A group of three men at a table, laughing and engaged in conversation.
A woman with short white hair and a black polka-dotted sweater speaks passionately at a podium. She has a yellow lanyard and gestures with her right hand while addressing the audience.
The same white-haired woman from the previous image stands at the podium with another woman in a green outfit slightly behind her. She gestures while speaking, with an orange presentation screen in the background.
A woman with traditional moko kauae tattoo smiling and talking to someone off-camera.
A smiling bald man in a dark green vest sits at a table, looking engaged in conversation. He has a warm expression, and the background shows a blurred setting of an event with people and tables.
A smiling man in a blue shirt talking with a woman in a pink blazer at a social event.
A man in a pink blazer and black hat is giving a speech at a podium with a microphone. Behind him is a large screen showing the text "Wairangi Jones," his title, and a yellow background. Two people are sitting at a table to the left, one smiling. A banner for Ringa Hora Workforce Development Council is visible.
A group discussion panel featuring four people sitting on chairs on stage. A woman in a white blazer stands and gestures while speaking to a man in a pink blazer and black hat, who is behind a podium with a microphone. Audience members are visible in the foreground.
Two women at a table, one looking at a phone while the other actively listens and engages.
Two women in conversation, one facing forward with long white earrings and expressive hand gestures.
A seated woman with glasses smiling warmly at the camera during a gathering.
A woman at a podium speaks confidently to the audience. Behind her, a presentation screen displays speaker information.
A group of five panelists sits in a row on stage during a panel discussion. One speaker holds a microphone while others listen attentively.
Two panelists are seated on stage, with one woman actively speaking and gesturing. A large Ringa Hora banner is displayed behind them.
A wide-angle view of a panel discussion in progress, with panelists seated on stage and an engaged audience. A presentation screen behind the panelists displays "Panel Discussion" with speaker images.
A wide view of a panel discussion in a conference room. Five people are seated on stage, speaking to an audience seated at round tables. A screen displaying "Panel discussion" with participant names and photos is visible.
A group of people sit at a table in conversation. In the center, a man with short black hair and a beard, wearing a black varsity-style jacket, speaks while leaning forward slightly. Two others at the table listen intently, one with his back to the camera. The table has water glasses and notebooks scattered on it.
Attendees are gathered near tables and standing areas, conversing and networking. A woman in a beige suit smiles while holding a woven bag.
Two individuals sit at a table for a discussion near Service IQ and Te Ara Hora banners. Food containers and promotional materials are visible on the table.
A diverse group of attendees seated at round tables in a conference room, listening intently. Papers, drinks, and orange name tags are scattered across the tables.
A young woman with curly brown hair wearing a rust-red dress stands at a podium, holding a hand to her chest while speaking. Behind her, a green presentation slide is projected on a screen. The room has soft lighting and a potted plant is visible in the background.
A woman with light brown hair, wearing a black jacket and a gold lanyard, speaks passionately at a podium. Her hands are held near her chest, and she has a serious but heartfelt expression. Another person, partially visible, stands behind her. A green slide with yellow text is projected on the screen in the background.
Two attendees, a woman in a green floral dress and a man in a flat cap with visible arm tattoos, sit at a table watching a presentation.
A woman in a "New Zealand SIX60" hoodie sits at a round table, appearing attentive during the event. Other attendees are visible in the background.
Two women sit together at a table discussing. One woman, wearing a black top and earrings, listens while the other, wearing a green floral shirt and yellow lanyard, gestures with her hands. A Ringa Hora banner is visible in the background.
A woman in a white cardigan sits at a table, smiling and animatedly gesturing with both hands as she speaks. Other people and water bottles are visible in the background.
Two women sitting at a table having a conversation. One woman, wearing a floral dress, smiles while the other woman, in black, leans slightly forward. Bottles of water and notes are on the table.
A man in a navy suit smiles while seated at a table. Other attendees are visible in the background, engaged in conversation, with dark curtains in the room.
A group of people sitting at a table, collaborating. A man in a blue beanie and glasses points at a document while speaking, with others, including a man in a blue shirt and a woman with glasses, looking on.
A woman with a shaved hairstyle dyed purple listens intently to a bald, tattooed man wearing a black shirt with a logo. Both are seated at a table with water bottles and glasses.
A woman with dark hair in a black shirt is sitting at a table, smiling and writing on a large sheet of paper. A small table number "8" sign is visible in front of her.
A man in a green "Aroha Helicopters" shirt is sitting at a table smiling and holding a pen. Glasses of water and coffee mugs are on the table.
Two men are sitting at a table having a discussion. One man, wearing a dark green shirt and black vest, is speaking and gesturing, while the other man in a navy suit listens attentively. A table number "2" is placed in front of them.
A close-up of the woman in the teal blazer standing on stage and smiling. She has long hair, purple earrings, and a traditional Māori tā moko chin tattoo. Image 9: A man in a light blue suit is speaking at a podium with a microphone, smiling and gesturing with both hands. A Ringa Hora Workforce Development Council banner is behind him.
A wide view of a conference room with attendees sitting at tables listening to a speaker on stage. The speaker, a woman in a teal blazer, is presenting with two large screens displaying the title “Wake up call” and visuals.
A man in a light blue suit is speaking at a podium with a microphone, smiling and gesturing with both hands. A Ringa Hora Workforce Development Council banner is behind him.
A group of people stand together singing, led by a woman in a dark green outfit playing a wooden acoustic guitar. The group includes women wearing floral and bright-colored clothing, singing passionately.
Two women holding coffee cups, laughing and chatting near a beverage station.

Ngā mihi nui to all our presenters

SESSION FEATURING
OPENING ADDRESS  Hinerangi Edwards, Ringa Hora Council Chair  
OPENING SPEAKER Liz Mellish, Chair of Palmerston North Tenths Māori Reserve Trust, Te Raukura, Te Wharewaka and Deputy Chair FoMA. Download presentation
KEYNOTE SPEAKER Wairangi Jones, founder Tira NZ and Cultural Advice Specialist. Download presentation
PANEL DISCUSSION Facilitated by Hinerangi Edwards

  • Bianca Elkington, General Manager Education and Employment, Te Runanga o Toa Rangatira.
  • Jamie Williams, former CEO Star Hospitality Group, award-winning business extraordinaire
  • Taylor Ramsbottom
  • TK (Te Karanga O Te Tui Marino)
FUTURE WORKFORCE

 

 

 Alice Dimond, Tokona Te Raki

 

Using social innovation to achieve equity in education, employment, and income for Māori.

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WĀNANGA SESSION What does the Workforce of Aotearoa look like in 2040?

An engaging and thought-provoking session co-facilitated by Tokona Te Raki and Ringa Hora.

  • Skills are going to be a valuable currency for the future workforce.

What types of skills will be valuable to the 2040 workforce in Aotearoa?

 See our summary graphic below
BEING A KAITIAKI OF SELF Wyndi Tagi, Co-founder of WE Mana; Business Coach; Co-Chair for Manukau Institute of Technology Rūnanga, and Board Member for The Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum (ANZLF) Indigenous Women’s Business Network Download presentation
CLOSING REMARKS

 

 

 Dan Te Whenua Walker, Global Co-Chair of Indigenous at Microsoft, Deputy Chair of NZ Māori Tourism, and Ringa Hora Council Member.

 

What does the Workforce of Aotearoa look like in 2040?

Download the infographic now

We asked pākihi Māori and kaimahi Māori who attended Tuia to imagine a future for rangatahi in 2040. How will things like disruptive weather, demographic shifts and digital disruption shape this future?

The insights gathered helps to inform the ‘Future of Work 2040’ project, an Ohu Ahumahi and Tokona te Raki partnership in which we anticipate the needs of our 2040 workforce in order to better plan how we get there. Tuia 2023 was one of three co-design workshops covering:

  1. Industry
  2. Rangatahi and
  3. Skills & qualification providers.

The Future of Work 2040 project data collection wraps up November 8th and the report is expected at the end of December. If you want to get involved please contact us.

The future our attendees imagined is captured in our infographic:

With the increase in adverse weather events, whānau have moved inland or into higher ground. Whānau also choose to live multi-generationally, almost reminiscent of hapū living with the strengthened wider community best able to respond to the new changes. Most jobs are now automated meaning rangatahi are able to work within their wider communities and support their friends and whānau more.

Our thanks to our sponsors