Discover insights from 6 inspirational speakers from across the sector, who consistently place Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the heart of their practice.Ngā ara ako mō ngā ākonga whaikaha - Learning pathways for learners with special rightsEmma Parangi, Educational Leadership ProjectWednesday 14 May, 6:30-8:00pmThis wānanga is an invitation to explore a Māori lens on neurodiversity […]

Programme: 8:30am-9:00am: Registration and coffee and tea on arrival 9:00-9:30: Mihi Whakatau (welcome) 9:30-10:30: Keynote by Miraka Davies 10:30-11:00: Morning Tea provided 11:00-12:30: Workshop Session One (4 workshops to choose from) 12:30-1:15: Lunch provided 1:15-2:45: Workshop Session Two (4 workshops to choose from) 2:45-3:00: Break 3:00-3:30: “Step into Joy” with Julie Killick 3:30-4:00: Keynote by […]

Te Whakapakari i te Tūāpapa – Strengthening the FoundationLeanne ClaytonPouarahi ā-rohe, Te Rūnanga Nui o ngā KKM o AotearoaWednesday 13 August, 6:30-8:00pm In this powerful and timely online wānanga, we gather to reflect deeply on the foundations of our practice in early childhood education. Te Whāriki offers us a whāriki manaaki, a nurturing mat woven […]

Te Ōhāki - Our TaongaRoskill South Kindergarten teaching teamWednesday 10 September, 6:30-8:00pmThis workshop will explore our journey to create a taonga that celebrates the people, places, and things valued and cherished by our kindergarten whānau, past and present.Our vision to create a Pou was a collaborative project involving tamariki, whānau, kaiako, the community, and local […]

Weaving Stories of Place, Identity and BelongingRoberta SkeochNEW DATE: Wednesday 29 October, 6:30-8:00pmThis kōrero explores how early childhood kaiako use indigenous knowledge and traditional stories to foster a sense of identity, belonging, and inclusion for mokopuna, in diverse learning environments. Grounded in Sociocultural Theory, Māori theories of learning, and narrative assessment, the session highlights research […]

He Haerenga Mātauranga: Embracing Our Journey in Te Reo Māori and Te WhārikiBridget ChapmanHead Teacher, Northland Kindergarten AssociationWednesday 12 November, 6:30-8:00pmTe Whāriki is grounded in a bicultural framework that honours the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. This kōrero invites kaiako to reflect on our shared haerenga ako, our journey as learners and advocates of […]

SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026 Waipuna Hotel & Conference Centre, Tāmaki Makaurau AucklandA full day of presentations and networking opportunities — plus 3 months of access to an exclusive online workshop […]