A moderated community discussion on co-governance is being held on the hibiscus coast so that members of the public have an opportunity to learn about, ask about and discuss how co-governance will look at a national and local scale.

This event is organised by 4 members of the community with varying viewpoints, in partnership with Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae who are offering their space as a venue, a welcoming and kai for attendees.

This event will include a pōhiri/welcoming to the marae, a Q&A section where members of the public can ask questions to panellists, followed by an open but moderated discussion and conclude with a lunch provided by the marae. Panelists are yet to be confirmed but we are hoping to have between 3-5 panelists with varying viewpoints who bring a range of experience and expertise on the subject.

Please bring a koha in the form of a gold coin or food.

Agenda:

0930 Start - Pōhiri, welcoming

1000 - Hakawhānaungatanga - Introductions/connection building

1030 - Hakanoa, kai, food to break/end the tapu state of the welcoming

1100 - Introduction of the panellists. Q&A Section.

1200 - Open discussion.

1300 - Lunch & farewell

*Please note*

- This event is free and open to any member of the community, however attendees will be asked to show their Eventbrite tickets for confirmation as this is a ticketed and private event. Latecomers with tickets will be welcomed with a karanga if necessary.

- Questions will be redirected if they are off topic. Speakers will have a maximin of 2 minutes to deliver any questions or comments. Each panellist will be given the opportunity to answer every question also with a time limit of 2 minutes which will be moderated by a timekeeper.

- The Q&A and open discussion portion of this event will be filmed so that anyone can learn from this event as we do have a 55person limit for this venue.

- Anonymity will be prioritised and accommodated where possible, questions can be written down and read out by MC and seating will be arranged so that the recording does not show faces. Attendees are not allowed to film inside.

-Behaviour appropriate to the Marae environment is expected from all participants. Any discriminatory, disrespectful, or slandering talk of any kind towards any person or group will not be tolerated.

The purpose of this event is to have a space created by our community, for our community to have a constructive, educational and open discussion about co-governance. We sincerely hope that people walk away from this event feeling more informed and empowered. Panellists will be announced on the Facebook event page as they are confirmed. Any questions, please message one of the admins on the event Facebook page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

PLEASE RSVP BY BOOKING YOUR TICKETS HERE

Updates will be posted on the Facebook event page.

This Pī Mahi working bee day we are working on the ngahere rongoā (medicinal forest) and ngākina (gardens) maintenance and development. The mahi generally includes removal of weeds, planting, moving mulch, lifting and digging.  It is physical and dirty labour so you need to come dressed in long pants, solid boots and sun or rain protection.  Ideally you'll be able to bring your own gloves and some gardening equipment too!

Please bring any appropriate equipment that will help us to complete our task faster and please bring a plate for shared kai. Let us know via email if you'd like to join us so we can have an idea of numbers to plan the jobs - teherengawaka@xtra.co.nz . You don't need to stay for the whole day, any help would be wonderful.

Please feel free to pass on the pānui.

Nāu mai haramai.
 

This Pī Mahi working bee day we are working on the ngahere rongoā (medicinal forest) and ngākina (gardens) maintenance and development. The mahi generally includes removal of weeds, planting, moving mulch, lifting and digging.  It is physical and dirty labour so you need to come dressed in long pants, solid boots and sun or rain protection.  Ideally you'll be able to bring your own gloves and some gardening equipment too!

Please bring any appropriate equipment that will help us to complete our task faster and please bring a plate for shared kai. Let us know via email if you'd like to join us so we can have an idea of numbers to plan the jobs - teherengawaka@xtra.co.nz . You don't need to stay for the whole day, any help would be wonderful.

Please feel free to pass on the pānui.

Nāu mai haramai.
 

Whakapuaretanga Wharenui - Te Herenga Waka o Orewa Marae. The blessing of our Wharenui. Starting at 6am. At 7.00 a.m there will be a karanga whakahoki tūpuna / kawe mate.

We are spring cleaning the marae before the blessing of the Wharenui. The naming and formal opening is on the 19th.

Lots of cleaning inside and outside, lawns, landscaping. Please bring any appropriate equipment that will help us to complete our task faster. Please bring a plate for shared kai. Let us know via email if you'd like to join us so we can have an idea of numbers to plan the jobs.

Please feel free to pass on the pānui.

Nāu mai haramai.
 

D.I.Y Composting Workshop (3hrs)

• Doing it on the cheap – learn how to make a worm-farm from an old bath!
• Grow things that will reduce your spending budget.
• Make bokashi compost bins to take home. 

Attend both No 2 and No 3 workshops - get a discount on purchasing a compost bin. 
Presenters: Tori Christie & Rosie Hutchison from The Composting Collective

Composting and Worm-farming (3hrs)
Presentation of an overview of different types of composting & worm-farming. Reduce waste, while increasing your garden’s productivity. 
Morning/afternoon tea provided. Bring your lunch if staying for the day, or there are food outlets at Silverdale shops.

Presenter: Tori Christie - The Composting Collective 

 

Healthy Living – the immune system starts in our gut! (3hrs) 
Learn how to make fermented foods with Tricia Curtis, our resident Rongoā Māori practitioner, Classical Homeopath, and Natural Products Manufacturer.
All cultures use different fermented foods to maintain gut health and we will learn how to make and include these in our daily diet. A hands-on workshop - make a jar of kimchi to take home, and make and taste a batch of kombucha. We will learn how to make some healing teas from our own native plants as well as discuss the benefits of adding fresh culinary herbs/weeds to your meals.

• Making fermented foods
• Rongoā to aid digestion (traditional Māori herbs); 
• Healing herbs from your garden; and the immune system.
• Bring a medium-size glass jar with lid to take home your own kimchi.

Presenter: Tricia Curtis, Classical Homeopath. 

Places for a limited number.
Contact Sue Heathwaite to book a spot
021-987-223 /09-420-4231
sueheathwaite@gmail.com

E mara, tēnā koutou katoa. He karanga ringa āwhina tēnei.
Whānau, we are organising a working bee on Saturday 17th 9-2pm.

Tasks are gardening (clearing trees and spreading mulch), mowing, retaining, weed-eating and general cleaning of buildings. If anyone has a trailer that would be great. Bring a plate for shared kai.

Please let us know via email if you can make it so we can have an idea of equipment and numbers to plan the jobs. Email - teherengawaka@xtra.co.nz
Please feel free to pass on the pānui to our whānau whānui.

Whānau, next Saturday we are holding a working bee at the marae. The kitchen, toilets and health clinic will be cleaned top to bottom, inside and outside. Lawns to be mown and weed eaten. The Wharenui will be cleaned inside and all non-construction items relocated. If you have appropriate cleaning aids, mops, mowers, weed eaters, step ladders etc it would be much appreciated on the day. Bring a plate for shared kai!

Kitchen Blessing
Feel free to join us.