Here-turi-kōkā/August 2008

Waka Huia (G)
Rāhoroi 9 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 9 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
8:30 am
Waka Huia documents one of the biggest calendar events for Taranaki Maori – Maui Pomare Day. The day commemorates and celebrates the life of Maui Pomare.

Tautawhi Ltd Utaina Conference for Early Childhood Educators
Rāhina 11 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
Utaina is a conference about authentic journeys, both Pakeha and Maori, towards Treaty – based relationships, Treaty partnerships and kaupapa Mâori experiences. Keynotes – Moana Jackson: Moving On – The Treaty and the Dynamics of Change; Jenny Bol Jun Lee: Doughboys or Dumplings – Learning to live as Maori Chinese in Aotearoa; Wawaro Te Whaiti: Kua pari ano te tai ki to tatau reo Maori; Monty Soutar: Nga Tama Toa – The Price of Citizenship and Thelma and Haami (Sam) Chapman: Utaina – The challenge of New Paradigms.


Brenda Soutar
tautawhi@xtra.co.nz
(06) 356 8366

Waka Huia (G)
Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
8:30 am
A documentary tracking the birth and establishment of Maori programming on Television New Zealand.

Heart of the North (G)
Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
9:30 am
Ricky Houghton helps transform the lives of some Northland Maori, assisting them to break in land that's never been productive, find jobs and business funds.

New Zealand's Top 100 History Makers (G)
Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 16 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
11:30 am
Documentary series counting down the top Kiwi movers and shakers of all time, as judged by a panel of historians and celebrities.

NZ Doco: Family At War
Rāapa 20 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāapa 20 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
8:30 pm
Story of the Kareko family, the largest family contingent ever to be sent to war since the renowned Maori Battalion of WW1 and WW2.
(Maori language with English language subtitles)

Mana Tamariki Mini Study Tour for Early Childhood Educators
Rāmere 22 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 23 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
Nau mai, haere mai! In June 2007, we moved to our permanent new home where our kohanga reo and kura kaupapa Maori (Maori language immersion school) have merged physically under one roof. This study tour is an opportunity to learn about our approach and includes presentations and practical workshops.
Dates: Friday 22 August–Saturday 23 August. Cost: Includes accommodation and meals $265. Meals only $220

Mana Tamariki, 165 Grey St, Palmerston North.
Penny Poutu
penny@manatamariki.school.nz
(06) 356 4383

New Zealand Diversity Forum
Rāhina 25 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rātū 26 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
Fora include Languages in Schools: Schools in Communities, National Forum for Diversity Research, Effective Treaty Relationships, and Collaboration: Sharing and Developing Practice.
Auckland
http://www.hrc.co.nz/home/hrc/introduction/2008newzeala
nddiversityforum/2008newzealanddiversityforum.php

Waka Huia (G)
Rāhoroi 30 Here-turi-kōkā 2008 – Rāhoroi 30 Here-turi-kōkā 2008
8:30 am
Take a look at the launching of the National M=E2ori language Institute, Te Ipukarea, founded by noted exponents of the M=E2ori language.