What will happen at the Rakaia Community Hui?

Participants will collaborate in small groups of 5.

There will be a set of tables. The table cloth will be a large sheet of paper. You'll be encouraged to create doodles, draw or write your thoughts directly onto this paper. Every 10 minutes your group will move to the next table.

What will you be thinking about?

Each table will have some questions . These questions have been co-constructed by members of the Rakaia Community Association and are based on topics that matter most to anyone who lives in Rakaia and its surrounding rural areas.

What will I do if I need help?

Each table will have a facilitator there to help guide you. This will be someone from the community association who can help you understand questions but they won't answer them for you. This is your opportunity to present your ideas without judgement. There is no right or wrong. There are simply your thoughts.

How long is the workshop?

There are 6 tables (6 topics). Your group will spend 10 minutes at each table so the workshop will last 1 hour.

What if I don't know anyone there?

Please don't let this stop you from joining us. There will be a quick game at the beginning that will help you get to know your group. Chances are you'll find something in common with at least one other person, and we'll know this event has been successful if you can say you left having made at least one new friend.

Will food be provided?

Yes. The Rakaia Community Association are very kindly providing some kai, so please stick around after the workshop. It's a great opportunity to meet your community association and the Wellbeing Ōpuke community activator and some of the trustees from our organisation.

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This event is an opportunity to contribute your thinking and experience, listen to understand different perspectives, connect ideas, and work together to find patterns, insights and deeper connections in an interactive and fun way.

This will be a safe non judgmental space where you can speak openly around topics that matter to you and your wider Rakaia whānau.