WAI 262 – the Native Flora and Fauna Claim to the Waitangi Tribunal – is a testament to the vision of five Māori leaders and their lawyer. Drafted in 1989... Read More
‘Ko Aotearoa Tēnei’ was published in July 2011 calling for the relationship between Māori and the Crown to move to a new era based on partnership. Has the Crown been... Read More
Rights, Wrongs, and Reaffirmation – The Struggle for the Recognition of Indigenous Intellectual Property The struggle by Māori and other indigenous Peoples to reclaim and protect their intellectual and cultural... Read More
Cultural Misappropriation: What is it? When does copying cease to be flattering? Can anything be done to prevent it, and if so by whom? Kaiwhakahaere/Facilitator: Kaapua Smith (Contact Energy) Kaikōrero/Panelists:... Read More
What impact has the WAI 262 claim had on New Zealand’s laws and policies? Does the Tribunal’s report provide a blueprint for the future? What more needs to be done... Read More
Wānanga Tuatahi/Workshop 1: Tikanga, Protocols & Practices for Whānau, Hapū, and Iwi Māori Collections ROOM: Maitai 1 As the recovery and revitalisation of our culture and communities continues to develop... Read More
Our Culture: Our Future – 19 years on Issues for management and protection of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property: An Australian Perspective In1999, Terri wrote the report Our Culture: Our... Read More
“Maori Control over Things Maori” – The vision of Wai 262 The above quote from Saana Murray, the Wai 262 claimant for Ngati Kuri in her evidence to the Waitangi... Read More
3-course sit down meal, catered by Chefs Karena & Kasey Masterchef New Zealand 2014 winners Winners of “Best TV Cookbook in the World”- Gourmand World Cookbook awards 2016 Winners of... Read More
Alejandro Argumedo Director, ANDES, Potato Park, Peru “Indigenous Stewardship, Biocultural Heritage Rights, and Branding” This talk will discuss the links between established indigenous rights associated to the stewardship of lands, waters... Read More
Māori brands – What’s in a name? What makes a Māori Business unique? Kaiwhakahaere/Facilitator: Andrew Baker, (3 degrees Ltd) Kaikōrero/Panellists: Victor Goldsmith (Ngāti Porou Miere Limited Partnership), Rachel Taulelei (Kono... Read More
Our Legacy – What do we need to do to safeguard the integrity of the cultural heritage of future generations Kaiwhakahaere/Facilitator: Wena Harawira (Journalist) Kaikōrero/Panelists: Tina Porou (Environmental Planner), Paul Morgan... Read More
Wānanga Tuawhā/Workshop 4: Protocols for Mātauranga Māori, Taonga Māori and associated data in National Collections ROOM: Maitai 1 There is an increasing interest in improving access to collections of national... Read More
Mataatua Declaration: The Challenges Ahead “The Mataatua Declaration on the Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights of Indigenous Peoples made its international debut at Kokohinau Marae in Te Teko, June 18th... Read More