Mana Wāhine

Ka korerotia e ngā wāhine o rātou kaupapa nui.

Four wāhine Māori who are Rangatiria, Kārani Kārani māmā, Kārani māmā, māmā, performers and experts in their respective fields will share their experiences of successfully navigating and occupying their professions. All the women have tribal affiliations with hapu and iwi from Te Tai Tokerau.

Schedule

- 6 June: Pauline Hopa (Ngati Hau, Ngāti Whātua)
Hatea Kapa Haka icon, Pauline is the Northland Regional Manager for the Department of Corrections Community Probations service. She has previously worked as the Manager of the Māori Land Court in Whangārei and the National Coordinator of Māori SIDS Prevention programme.

-13 June: Heeni Hoterene (Ngātihine, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngai Tahu)
An educator and facilitator in Maramataka planning, a creative designer of tikanga and community empowerment projects, an Eco Builder of whareuku.

- 20 June: Noa Campbell (Te Rarawa, Ngati Manu, Croatian)
Playwright, actor, director, from Te Hokianga Whakapau Karakia.

- 27 June: Raewyn Tipene (Ngatihine, Ngati Rangi, Ngāpuhi)
Founder and CEO of He Puna Mārama Trust Group.

Entry is free - kore utu.
No prior registration required. Seating on a first come, first served basis.

A Puanga Matariki Festival Whangārei 2024 event.
Sponsored by Whangarei District Council.