Oraka Ararau National Māori Alcohol and Other Drug Hui 2026.
Bringing together kaimahi from across the motu to strengthen our collective knowledge and enhance the support we provide for whānau!!
Te Rau Ora, through Whare Tukutuku, warmly invites whānau Māori working in and around alcohol and other drug spaces to join us for this year’s hui. Hosted in Te Waipounamu by He Waka Tapu, we are excited to welcome you all to Oraka Ararau 2026.
Together, we will continue to build on the momentum from previous Oraka Ararau Hui, exploring the impacts of alcohol and drug harm for Māori, and identifying Māori solutions to reduce harm within our communities. In 2023, we gathered in Rotorua under the theme Oraka Ararau me ōna piki, ōna heke, ōna tutetute. In Waitangi, we centred Ko mātou ngā tino rangatira o tēnei whenua, and our most recent hui in Tairāwhiti honoured ngā taonga tuku iho.
In 2026, we are to be guided by the kōrero of Te Hereka Waka, the sacred mooring place where many waka have found safe harbour. As we come together, we anchor ourselves in a shared responsibility and vision, learning to navigate the tides of change and move forward along the many pathways to oraka/oranga.
Programme Outline:
Full programme tba..
Thursday 26th March: 08:30 til 5pm
Thursday 26th March (evening): Complimentry hui, dinner time tbc.
Friday 27th March.
Registration Details:
Registration includes attendance to both days of the hui, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, and a complimentary hui dinner. Accommodation and travel are not included.
Spaces are limited, and spots will be allocated on a first-in, first-served basis. Registrations are open until all tickets have sold.
Click here to register
Additional Information:
Earn DAPAANZ CPD points (30) by attending this two-day AOD hui.
Please note, there are lots of accommodation options available in Christchurch. You can see more information about Ōtautahi here.
Refund Policy:
We are unable to provide a refund.
If you are no longer able to attend the hui, we welcome someone to take your place at no extra cost provided we receive their contact details at least two days before the hui starts.
Manaaki Registrations:
A limited number of manaaki registrations will be available for kaumātua, unwaged whānau, pou whānau, and students. Priority will be given to those who meet this criteria. If the registration cost is a barrier to attend.
What to Bring:
Pūtea for stalls and mirimiri
Good vibes!
For More Information
Please contact Paretao at wharetukutuku@terauora.com for all enquiries.
Oraka Ararau National Alcohol and Other Drug Hui 2026: Stallholder Information
Purpose of Stalls:
Stalls provide a space for local Māori organisations, services, and businesses to:
Share information and resources with attendees
Connect with whānau, kaimahi, and community groups
Showcase initiatives, rongoā, mātauranga, or tools that support wellbeing
Stall setup includes:
Power available on request (please indicate if required)
Wi-Fi available at the venue
Banners and displays welcome, provided they fit within your allocated space
Site size is approximately 2.5mx2.5m (so will easily fit a 1.8m foldaway table) – tables can be supplied if required
Setup / Pack down times:
Setup: Thursday 26 March, 8:00–9:30am
Pack down: Friday 27 March, after 3:00pm
(Please check in at the registration desk upon arrival.)
Participants will be able to access your stalls during the Night Market on Thursday from 4pm-6:30pm and during breaks on Friday.
Next Steps:
If you’re interested in having a stall at Oraka Ararau, please complete our Stall Holder Expressions of Interest FORM by 2 February 2026. Please note we only have space for 18 providers, so will access applications after the close date and advise the successful stall holders by 9th February.
Once your expression of interest is confirmed, we’ll send you a site map, parking information, and pack-in details closer to the event.
For all stallholder enquiries, please contact: Linda Glasgow
Linda.glasgow@hewakatapu.org.nz
0274 793 643
