TE ORE ORE
TE ORE ORE · HURUNUI O RANGI · HAU ARIKI · KOHUNUI
Strengthening
Our Marae
GOVERNANCE WĀNANGA
Four marae. Two days.
Stronger marae futures together.
REGISTER FOR THE WĀNANGA ↗RSVP by 5pm, Thursday 12 November
Nau mai, haere mai
Stronger governance.
Thriving marae.
We’re bringing together trustees and whānau from four Wairarapa marae for two days of shared learning, practical governance skills and planning for the future of our marae.
Building on the insights from each marae’s Governance Aromatawai, we’ll share experiences, strengthen our understanding and explore practical ways to support our marae and the next generation of leaders.
Whether you’re a current trustee or a whānau member keen to learn and contribute, nau mai haere mai. No previous governance experience is needed.
Our people · Our places
Four marae, coming together
Each marae brings its own history, aspirations and strengths. This wānanga creates space to learn together while respecting the distinct responsibilities and decisions of each marae.
HURUNUI O RANGI
HAU ARIKI
KOHUNUI
What we’ll explore
Three pathways to stronger governance
Practical conversations and activities designed to help each marae move from understanding to action.
Our responsibilities
- Who does what — and why it matters
- Mapping trustees, committees and operational roles
- Clarifying governance and administration responsibilities
Strategic priorities
- Choosing priorities that balance whānau and marae outcomes with practical foundations
- Comparing project ideas through a decision-making framework
- Turning priorities into next steps
Succession & continuity
- Growing capability across our whānau
- Understanding trustee numbers and the skills we need
- Strengthening induction and succession pathways
Our way of understanding governance
The Whare Tūpuna Governance Framework
Just as each part of the whare has its own purpose and supports the whole, effective marae governance depends on different responsibilities working together.
Our wānanga draws on three dimensions of the Whare Tūpuna Framework: Tekoteko (responsibilities), Tāhuhu (strategic priorities) and Pou Tuarongo (succession and continuity).
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The wānanga programme
Two days of practical progress
Six facilitated sessions will help us understand our governance structures, explore solutions and plan meaningful next steps. The programme may be refined as preparations progress.
SATURDAY · SESSION 01
Understanding our governance structures
Clarify the structures and roles that exist across the four marae.
SATURDAY · SESSION 02
Turning insights into solutions
Explore shared improvement opportunities and practical ways forward.
SATURDAY · SESSION 03
Clear roles and responsibilities
Work towards clearer governance, committee and administrative roles.
SATURDAY · SESSION 04
Succession and future leaders
Identify the skills, induction processes and pathways needed for continuity.
SUNDAY · SESSION 05
Our strategic priorities
Identify the priorities that matter most for each marae over the coming year.
SUNDAY · SESSION 06
From priorities to workplans
Map practical steps and key actions to move marae projects forward.
Full programme
Select a day to see the timetable. Times and session descriptions are indicative and may be updated.
Rā Tuatahi · Saturday 21 November · 8.30am–5.30pm
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Mihi whakatau |
| 9.00am | Whakawhanaungatanga, agenda, tikanga and Governance Aromatawai context |
| 9.30am | Session 1: Understanding governance structures and roles |
| 10.30am | Morning tea |
| 11.00am | Session 2: Exploring shared changes, barriers and solutions |
| 12.45pm | Lunch |
| 1.45pm | Session 3: Governance, committee and operational role descriptions |
| 3.30pm | Afternoon tea |
| 4.00pm | Session 4: Succession, trustee skills and induction |
| 5.00pm | Whakakapi |
| 5.30pm | Finish |
Rā Tuarua · Sunday 22 November · 8.30am–1.30pm
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Recap and reflection |
| 9.00am | Session 5: Setting marae strategic priorities |
| 10.30am | Morning tea |
| 11.00am | Session 6: Mapping workplans and key actions |
| 12.30pm | Lunch |
| 1.00pm | Clean-up of the marae |
| 1.30pm | Whakakapi / closing |
The closing is scheduled to begin at 1.30pm. Please allow a little additional time for the final whakakapi.
Guiding the kōrero
Meet your facilitators
Our TWH facilitators bring experience in Māori governance, strategy, community leadership and practical organisational development.
Pou Whakauruuru
Chevourne Taukiri
Programme Delivery Manager
Chevourne brings experience across marae, hapū, whānau and community governance, with a collaborative, values-led approach to facilitation, planning and relationship management.
Read more about Chevourne
Her professional experience spans the public service, vocational education, community and private sectors. She is committed to strengthening governance that upholds tikanga, fosters collaborative leadership and creates pathways for current and future generations.
Pou Tokomanawa
Shay Wright
Executive Director & Lead Facilitator
Shay co-founded Te Whare Hukahuka in 2013 and has worked with leadership teams across Aotearoa and beyond on governance, strategy and social impact.
Read more about Shay
Raised on whānau land in the Far North, Shay brings experience across Māori leadership, entrepreneurship, organisational strategy and governance. His work focuses on strengthening Indigenous organisations and preparing future leaders.
Everything you need to know
Plan your visit
When
Saturday 21 Nov
8.30am–5.30pm
Sunday 22 Nov
8.30am–1.30pm (closing begins)
Kai
Kai will be provided throughout the wānanga. Please include any dietary requirements in your registration.
Accommodation
Marae accommodation is available from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November. Please indicate your needs when registering.
Cost & whānau
Free to attend; koha for the marae is welcome. Tamariki are welcome and can be included in your registration.
Share & prepare
Resources for the wānanga
Share the poster with your whānau, and return here for the Attendee Brief & Programme as preparations progress.
Available now
Wānanga poster
A shareable poster with the kaupapa, dates, venue, learning themes and registration details.
Coming soon
Attendee Brief & Programme
One guide bringing together the two-day programme, what to expect, how to prepare and practical information for your visit.
DOWNLOAD BRIEF & PROGRAMME · COMING SOON
The download will become available here when the document is published.
Nau mai, haere mai
Come and help strengthen the future of our marae.
Current trustees and whānau are all welcome. No previous governance experience is needed.
REGISTER FOR THE WĀNANGA ↗Please register by 5.00pm, Thursday 12 November 2026