Many New Zealanders remain unaware of the true value of Māori cultural knowledge as a source of innovation and creativity – this may be a legacy of a colonised past. However, deficiencies and failure no longer need to frame our future. The Māori world-view offers this country a rich source for planning and development. He Ara Whakamua is a national series of wananga planned to be held in Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin, New Plymouth and Whakatane as all day discussions examining the opportunities available to New Zealand society as we build pathways together to vibrant futures.
The Families Commission joined with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa to hold a wānanga as part of the He Ara Whakamua series.
Video Footage from the He Ara Whakamua event series - Wellington, Pipitea, 2011
| Kim Workman, Crime and Justice specialist | Video Footage |
| Colleen Tuuta, Community Development, Maori Business and Economic Development specialist | Video Footage |
| Haromi Williams, Chief Advisor Māori Communications | Video Footage |
| Hon John Tamihere, former Member of Parliament (1999-2005) and former Labour Government Cabinet minister (2002-2004) | Video Footage |
| Assoicate Professor Leonie Pihema, leading kaupapa Māori educator and researcher. | Video Footage |
| Dr. Anne Milne, Māori and Pasifika Education specialist | Video Footage |
| Assoicate Professor Manuka Henare, Māori Business Development researcher | Video Footage |
| Jeremy Gardiner, Business Director and former CEO of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (2006-2012) |
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| Enid Ratahi-Pryor, growth and development specialist | Video Footage |
| Te Rauotehuia Chapman, Former Director of Maori International | Video Footage |
| Dame Tariana Turia, New Zealand Politican | Video Footage |
| Dr. Api Mahuika, Chairman of Ngāti Porou | Video Footage |
| Toni Waho, Māori land Consultant | Video Footage |
| Naida Glavish, Chief Advisor-Tikanga Maori Health at Waitemata District Health Board | Video Footage |
| Hon Mahara Okeroa, former New Zealand member of parliament | Video Footage |
| Bronwyn Yates, Te Tumuaki at Literacy Aotearoa | Video Footage |
| Hon Hekia Parata, former New Zealand Politician | Video Footage |
| Dr. Kathie Irwin, Director, Hope Brokers Inc Consultancy, specialising in Public Policy, Tertiary (Higher) Education and Research & Development | Video Footage |
Video Footage from the He Ara Whakamua event series New Plymouth, 2012
| Wharehoka Wano, educational speaker and leadership specialist | Video Footage |
| Panelist speaker | Video Footage |
| Richard Handley, Board Member at Taranaki District Health Board | Video Footage |
| Ngaropi Cameron, NZRN, Registered Whānau/Hapū/Iwi Practitioner | Video Footage |
| Fiona Emberton, Consultant | Video Footage |
| Assoicate Professor Manuka Henare, Māori Business Development researcher | Video Footage |
| Dr. Kathie Irwin, Director, Hope Brokers Inc Consultancy, specialising in Public Policy, Tertiary (Higher) Education and Research & Development | Video Footage |
| Panel Q&A | Video Footage |