Unfortunately, Te Poho-O-Rawiri Marae have advised us we can no longer hold the hui at their marae. However, we are grateful to have been given the amazing opportunity to hold our hui at Whangarā Marae, located 30 minutes' drive north of Gisborne.  This is a place highly significant to the local iwi Ngati Porou, as the landing site of one of the original waka (canoes) from the ancestral lands of Hawaiki. The marae is also connected to Paikea, an ancestor who arrived in Aotearoa on the back of a whale and was featured in the 2002 film "Whalerider".

There will be a range of workshops and speakers on topics of interest to Māori whānau and emergency department staff. There will also be time to network with friends and colleagues. Registration includes the marae stay on Thursday night (family and children welcome) as well as kai (food) and entertainment, however delegates can opt to make alternative accommodation arrangements around Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne) as shuttle services will be organised to transport attendees to the new location. Further details to come regarding transport, tikanga (cultural etiquette) and what to bring.

Ngā mihi nui, kia haumaru,
Te Rōpū Manaaki Mana