Whanau Resiliency Conference 2024

A two day Waitara-based conference hosted by the central region Marutau Collective, focusing on kaupapa of significance to the national whānau resiliency network.

The programme will be made up of keynote speakers, covering a variety of Māori cultural frameworks for violence prevention and intervention. The conference will also include a resource launch and networking dinner.

Guest speakers include:

Debbie Ngarewa Packer, Professor Leonie Pihama, Meretini Bennett-Huxtable, Chy Potaka-Osbourne, Jamie Downes, Pikihuia Hillman

*Waitara has limited accommodation options. We recommend you book hotel accommodation in central New Plymouth, which is approx. a 15min drive from Waitara.

Hotel options include:

-Novotel New Plymouth (iwi owned) - Novotel New Plymouth Taranaki Hotel | ALL - ALL (accor.com)

-The Plymouth International - Welcome to Plymouth International Hotel » Plymouth International

-The Devon Hotel - The Devon Hotel New Plymouth | Iconic Hotel & Conference Centre » The Devon Hotel

-Millennium Hotel - Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront | Waterfront Hotel NZ (millenniumhotels.com)