COMMUNITY WĀNANGA

Ngā Kākano is a series of professional development interactive workshops, that explore how you can nurture growth and reach the goals you’ve set for yourself and your whānau. They will be delivered using references of whakataukī, narrative kōrero and the whakapapa kōrero of those who have walked and still walk their journeys today.

Over the three sessions, you will discover how to recognise potential, be able to interpret ‘me aro koe ki te hā’ whakataukī, learn different styles of communication, and how to put plans in place to achieve your goals.

The whakaaro behind Ngā Kākano and having the hongi featured across the series is all about being kanohi ki te kanohi (in person, face to face), sharing the breath of life and understanding each other’s dreams/aspirations.

Session 1: Whakatipu

What does potential mean to you? How do you encourage growth? These questions are answered in the session Whakatipu, using the analogy of being the kākano and growing throughout your journey.

Session 2: Hā

In this session, you’ll gain an understanding of what living the breath of life means in terms of Te Ao Māori, and explore how communication can build relationships, not only with whaiora but also with colleagues.

Session 3: Moemoeā

The Moemoeā session will provide the tools you need to discover your dreams and aspirations without the influence of others. You will also kōrero about different types of plans to achieve particular goals, including how to use a combination of plans to suit whānau.

Are you concerned about the behaviour and the impact it’s having on your rangatahi? Whakawhitinga provides a supportive environment where rangatahi will gain a range of skills to help them shift their thinking and work on stopping violence.

Whakawhitinga is a six week program that will support rangatahi to understand their thoughts and behaviours through various analogies such as unloading their internal rubbish bin, where they sit on the waka, and The Ripple Effect.

Session 1: Understanding the internal rubbish bin inside themselves

Session 2: Having a look at the Power & Control Wheel and having a waka kōrero

Session 3: Working on communication skills and exercises

Session 4: #WeR

Session 5: Transitions that are being made in terms of Te Ao Māori

Session 6: Whānau ora session where parents can attend

It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed with emotions. By being able to identify these feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, you can get to the heart of what’s causing an unbalance in your wellbeing. The #WeR workshop is all about getting rangatahi to recognise what wellbeing is, identify when they need support, learn what tools and resources are available, and listen to lived experiences.

Discussion 1: Not happy? Signs and symptoms

This section of the workshop works with Rangatahi to be able to identify signs and symptoms of distress within an individual’s Hauora Tinana (physical health) and Hinengro (thoughts) when dealing with emotions.

Discussion 2: What is wellbeing?

The Five Ways to Wellbeing (Give, Take Notice, Be Active, Connect and Keep Learning), is all about encouraging people to find balance, build resilience and boost their mental health. Rangatahi will learn how they can use the Five Ways to Wellbeing in their daily life.

Discussion 3: AEIOU

This simple acronym was developed by Roger Shave to show ways we can look out for each other. Asking if someone has thoughts of suicide, Ensuring that they’re in a safe environment to talk, Identifying what’s behind how they’re feeling, Offering support, and Using professional help.