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Reo Advocate Te Ataarangi ki Te Kāhui Maunga For over 30 years Ruakere has worked and taught in Māori language immersion programmes for adult education and in community-based reo development projects working to re-create Māori speaker communities. Much of his activity has been to enhance the use of immersion learning with Te Ataarangi and in revitalising regional language with Te Reo o Taranaki and Kura Whakarauora. His views have helped influence New Zealand’s language revitalisation strategy as a past member of Te Taura Whiri and Te Mātāwai. Currently, Ruakere has multiple roles in the community and with research, while also a sitting member of the Waitangi Tribunal. Within ‘Te Ahu o Te Reo Māori’, a Ministry of Education project, he has a leadership role in the delivery, content development and strategy of this immersion reo programme for school and early childhood teachers through the Manawatū, Whanganui, Taranaki region. Growing Speaker Communities: Sustainable Outcomes Māra kai are an opportunity to build context-centred language revitalisation and sustain culturally authentic community-action. Presentation | Tuesday 8 October Plenary Keynote Speaker

Co-Chair and Trustee - Rautāpatu Foundation Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer - Rautāpatu Limited Te Ātiawa nui tonu, Taranaki tūturu Glen Co-Founded Rautāpatu Foundation in 2022, with business partner, Bry Kopu. Glen's strengths lie in his deep connection to his hapūtanga, particularly at Katere ki te Moana marae and Te Rewarewa. He has been instrumental in leading initiatives to revitalise ‘kai motuhake’ (indigenous food sovereignty) via maara kai, demonstrating his commitment to both community empowerment and sustainability. Glen leads many Mara initiates in Taranaki within hapu, schools and community gardens, and is warmly known as the 'Kumara Guy' for revitalising the growing of ancient species of kumara in Taranaki. He shares his expertise nationally on many regenerative platforms and for the last few years supported the intergenerational kaupapa 'Karioi' (Wakatū). At home, he is the current co-Chair of Ngāti Tāwhirikura Hapū Charitable Trust, supporting the alignment of aspirations and actions for ngā uri. Glen prioritises accountability, transparency, and ethical conduct, principles that are embodied in the hapū healing framework—He Kawa Ora a cornerstone of his professional approach and personal ethos. Presentation | Monday 7 October Circular Economy 101 | Circular Principles & Recap Plenary Address Presentation | Tuesday 8 October He Kawa Ora - Healing Framework Overview Accelerator Workshop Presentation | Wednesday 9 October He Kawa Ora - Māra Kai Accelerator Workshop

Co-Chair and Trustee - Rautāpatu Foundation Co-Founder and Chief Vision Officer - Rautāpatu Limited Te Ātiawa nui tonu Bry Co-Founded Rautāpatu Foundation in 2022, with business partner, Glen Skipper. Bry is passionate about community contribution and is the current Chairperson of Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki. Previously she was in the senior leadership team (and CE) of the national network Mayors Taskforce for Jobs and helped set up the TUIA Trust supporting rangatahi leadership initiatives across Aotearoa. During her time with the Taranaki Health Foundation, she led successful community campaigns fundraising millions of dollars for healthcare infrastructure and equipment for the region. Bry’s strengths lie in Strategic Business Planning, Project Management & Reporting, and Partnership Development. With a strong focus on ethical engagement as an IAP2-certified professional, she is dedicated to fostering meaningful collaborations that drive impactful community outcomes. Over the last two decades she has worked on numerous regeneration Kaupapa and is passionate about supporting the development of Circular Indigenous Enterprise and Community Resilience. Bry advocates for the principle of “scaling deep”—investing in relationships that create lasting, transformative change. Circular Economy 101 & Recap Circular Business and Doughnut Economics Indigenous Founder Programme Presentation | Monday 7 October Plenary Keynote Address & Recap Presentation | Tuesday 8 October Accelerator Session

Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngati Rakaipaaka, Rongomaiwahine, Ngāi Tāmanuhiri Tina has served in a career connecting mātauranga Māori with technical skills in the planning sector to improve the well-being of Te Taiao, whānau, hapū, and iwi. Tina has been privileged to work with passionate, experienced, and deeply knowledgeable kaitiaki across the country as they seek to uphold their cultural obligations. This work has centred around, water, lands, tāonga species, climate change, and supporting platforms for mātauranga Māori to transform the relationship that the people of Aotearoa have with the natural world. As Iwi Māori strive to live in alignment with Te Taiao, they bring that knowledge to their businesses, creating unique solutions that will benefit all of Aotearoa and Tina has been fortunate to work with these communities to share this work with the world. Presentation | Monday 7 October Plenary Keynote Speaker

Professor, Director of Doctoral Studies, Chair of Design Studies Carnegie Mellon University (USA) Jonathan Chapman is Professor, Director of Doctoral Studies, and Chair of Design Studies at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Design. Jonathan leads the PhD in Transition Design, an advanced-level research program addressing the most pressing social and ecological challenges of our time. He is the author of five books at the intersection of design, human experience, and sustainability. His most recent book, Meaningful Stuff: Design that Lasts calls for an “experience heavy, materials light” design sensibility. His Op-Ed for The Guardian, “Today it’s Cool, Tomorrow it’s Junk,” received 1,000+ comments within an hour of going live. Chapman is a consultant and strategic advisor to global businesses and governmental organizations from Puma, COS, and Philips, to the House of Lords, the United Nations, and NASA. This work accelerates the transition to a circular economy by shaping national and international policy, and advancing the design practices of global companies. He is Visiting Professor in Design at the Politecnico di Milano, and graduate student advisor at MIT, Cambridge University, Royal College of Art, and KAIST. He holds a PhD in Design (2008), MA in Design Futures (2001), and BA (Hons) in Industrial Design (1997). At the age of 38, he became the youngest person in the UK to achieve the rank of Full Professor in Design. New Scientist described Chapman as “a mover and shaker” and a “new breed of sustainable design thinker". Product Moments, Material Eternities We live in a time where we constantly buy, use, and discard more stuff than ever before. Sneakers worn once, forgotten smartphones, and abandoned gadgets are clear signs of our wasteful habits. How do these once desired items turn into meaningless junk so quickly? In "Product Moments, Material Eternities", Professor Chapman delves into why we discard items that still work and how we can design products that last. The talk explores a crucial concept: products may be temporary, but the materials they are made from persist. By focusing on circular design strategies that extend the life and relevance of these materials, we can reduce waste and promote sustainability. This talk explores themes such as object meaning, urban mines , maintenance and repair , and rich experience . Through vivid examples and insightful analysis, we’ll see how stronger relationships with our possessions can foster sustainability and accelerate the transition to a circular economy. By blending practical examples with thought-provoking insights, this talk reveals how a design approach that values the ongoing human experience over the fleeting nature of material excess can reshape our connection with objects and guide us toward a more sustainable future. Professor Chapman is director of Doctoral Studies at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Design. The author of five books, his research helps accelerate the design-led transition to a sustainable future. As a circular design specialist, he advises global businesses, governments, and NGOs—from Sony, Puma, The Body Shop, and Philips to the House of Lords, the United Nations, and NASA. New Scientist described him as “a new breed of sustainable design thinker". Presentation | Wednesday 9 October Plenary Keynote Speaker

Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori at Massey University Ngāti Apa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Aitanga a Hauiti and Kāti Māmoe Graham Hingangaroa Smith is Deputy Vice-Chancellor Māori at Massey University and was chief executive of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatane for eight years before retiring in 2015. He has a Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts (Anthropology) with Honours and a PhD (Education) from the University of Auckland as well as a Teaching Diploma from Auckland Teachers College. Professor Smith has been a key figure in the development of Kaupapa Māori theorising, which has had significant impact within the academy in New Zealand and international indigenous settings. He taught in state and Kaupapa Māori schools in Auckland. After returning to the University of Auckland he was, in 1999, appointed Professor of Education – Māori Education and, in the same year, was appointed Pro Vice-Chancellor Māori and worked in the senior management team of the Office of the Vice-Chancellor. Professor Smith worked in Canada at the University of British Columbia for six years, heading the Education Policy Studies Department in the Faculty of Education. He also worked building indigenous capacities and capabilities with many different Universities in Canada and around the Pacific Rim. Professor Smith is known as a builder of transforming initiatives. Three national examples include: the establishment of Ngā Pae o te Maramatanga (the Māori Centre of Research Excellence), the MAI (Māori and indigenous graduate programme to establish 500 Māori doctoral graduates in five years), and he was the inaugural chair of the Council for Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and led the Treaty of Waitangi claim for their settlement. Presentation | 10am Tuesday 8 October Plenary Keynote Speaker

Activating a Community-Led Circular Economy Announcing our inaugural tribal summit - He Kahui Mano, to be held in Ngāmotu (New Plymouth) on Monday 7th - Wednesday 9th October, at The Devon Hotel. This three-day event is for indigenous communities to reimagine and redefine our future through a community-led, kaupapa-driven, circular economy to build whānau, hapū, and community resilience. Aim Our aim is to provide the opportunity to better understand Circular Economy- the theory and the practice. We will offer a mix of presentations and think space to do a deeper dive into key areas of potential change in our homes, workplaces and community. Our aim is to provide participants with the opportunity to broadly redefine sustainability, resilience and innovation for a community-led circular future. ​ Over three days we invite you to learn, reflect, and wānanga with others, to consider: Can circularity align with our aspirations for cultural and social well-being and values as Māori? A means to an end... how does circularity stack up building a kaupapa-driven Tribal economy? How do we unlock the economic potential of a Taiao-positive, circular economy? What are the pros/cons of a Circular Economy? Who should attend? We extend a warm welcome to those who share whakapapa to ngā Iwi o Taranaki, and to wider whanau and hapū networks around the motu to attend our Tribal Summit. We encourage pakeke and rangatahi who are passionate about the interconnected kaupapa of revitalising Te Taiao, community-led change, indigenous entrepreneurship, systems thinking and Tribal economic development as essential components on our quest to reclaim our mana motuhake. ​ We view the revitalisation of the mana and mauri of Te Taiao as the cornerstone of community-driven progress. This entails more than just our enduring responsibility as kaitiaki across generations; it also embodies the aspirations of our whānau and hapū, uniting us with our heritage, our present, and our future. Join us to see how our values and worldview aligns to circularity and if it can provide your whanau, hapū and community with tools for change. Event Details In person, ticketed event Dates: Wednesday 14, Thursday 15, Friday 16 August 2024 Time: 9am to 5pm (approx.) Location: The Devon Hotel Sessions: A mixture of in-person and online presentations, and in-person workshops To find out more, visit the webpage To purchase a ticket visit our ticketing partner Programmes Day One Day Two Day Three For Presenter Profiles click their name in the Programme Please note the Programme is a living document being updated continually and is subject to change

Reimagine Our Future: A Circular Vision for local communities Announcing our one-day Circular Economy MasterClass to be held in Ngāmotu (New Plymouth) on Monday7th October, at The Devon Hotel. Nau mai, haere mai... you are invited to attend our one-day forum aimed at providing participants with the opportunity to learn about what a Circular Economy is and how it is a key enabler of sustainable business practices. We will be looking at Circular Business Design through a 'doughnut economic' lens and exploring how it can also contribute to community resilience and innovation for a Zero Waste future. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This event is curated for business owners, organisational and community leaders who wish to explore circularity and ways to chart your path to zero waste and more sustainable business practice. Similarly, if you are an individual or family group who wishes to learn more about a Nature positive economy - then the sessions will provide you with the foundations to explore how you can participate in local and community level change. If you are interested in bending the trend of climate change outcomes, systems thinking & community-led change then this one-day doughnut economics masterclass is for you! WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? An action-packed day between 9 and 5pm! We will showcase circular businesses and draw inspiration from transformative local, regional and international examples. ​By the end of the day we hope you have foundation knowledge of the ways in which a Circular Economy can create new jobs, businesses and support existing business transition to a low emissions zero-waste future. FORUM THEMES INCLUDE: Doughnut Economics Regenerating Te Taiao/Our Environment Circularity in Business Resource Recovery & Zero waste Partnerships/Collaboration Ethical Investment EVENT DETAILS In person, ticketed event Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024 Time: 9am to 5pm Location: The Devon Hotel Sessions: A mixture of presentations and workshops To find out more, visit the webpage To purchase a ticket visit our ticketing partner Find the Programme here For Presenter Profiles click their name in the Programme Please note the Programme is a living document being updated continually and is subject to change

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As part of our two-year research pilot, Revitalising Te Taiao, funded by the National Science Challenge - Our Land and Water, the four of the Te Kāhui Rau team, Bry Kopu, Glen Skipper, Te Raumahora Hema, and Sonya Cole, travelled to Wānaka for a three-day wānanga and kōrerero. The primary kaupapa was to share key issues and insights gained thus far with the Parent Programme and the other two pilots - Wai Wānaka and Rere Ki Uta, Rere Ki Tai. The ngā kaiuruingi (project leads) meet online with ngā kaihoe (the programme leads) fortnightly and can tap into ‘one on one’ support with the wider team. Building strong relationships, is a vital part of the mahi to connect with the other pilots, and in order to continually refine the kaupapa and collectively address any issues. The three days were packed with high calibre speakers, educational and inspirational presentations, thought-provoking kōrerorero, site visits, and networking. Two outstanding guest speakers were Brenda Tahi of Manawa Honey, who delivered her kōrero with honestly and humour, leaving us with no doubt that you shouldn’t be afraid to learn by trial and error. We also heard from Dane O'Shanassy, Country Manager of Patagonia – their mission statement is "we're in business to save our home planet" a company that has truly put its money where its mouth is. Educational and inspirational presentations were given by Murray Hemi who opened the wānanga with a presentation on Taiao Manawa Ora: Purpose-led Change, and day two saw Professor Paul Dalziel speak about The 9 Attributes of Highly Successful Value Chains, both cementing preparatory work the team had done with Richard Jones. As an afternoon breakout session we were lucky enough to visit to the stunning Lake Hawea Station to hear from Geoff and Justine Ross about their journey post-42 Below, and the regenerative farming practices they are carrying out. Ngā Kaiurungi Taiao team kōrerorero included individual project updates with some pre-prepared presentations by the team leads, value chain wānanga, feedback and brainstorming sessions, key outcomes and objectives for the last nine months of the challenge period, and offramping, concluding on the final day with Moving to a te Taiao Future - Thinking beyond March 2024. “To be able to socialise our latest initiative and thinking, our vision with the likes of Brenda, and Paul Dalziel, and the crew - the whānau. It is great to get the positive feedback, questions and provide that external validation and an external view of what we are doing. I think that is a really valuable part of what you can do within this project.” Bry Kopu There is always plenty of robust discussion at these wānanga which challenge us to think deep and wide about our projects, vision, and goals, and who couldn’t be inspired by the stunning backdrop of the Lakes District. The team are already putting our words into action, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon.

One of Rautāpatu's projects is an AgResearch National Science Challenge pilot project, Te Kāhui Rau. We're proud to be featured in the Winter 2023 edition of Live Magazine. You can read the article below to find out more about our mahi. Image credit: Roger Richardson

Nau mai, e rarau mai Friday 14th July 2023 - Matariki Public Holiday 5am - whanau start arriving Join us by the fire pit, dress warm, and bring a patara wai / water bottle (Bring wet weather gear just in case) 6am - Hautapu ceremony and karakia We will gather by the fire pit for karakia and hautapu ceremony 7am - Hākari Join us for a feast of hangi, featuring the seasons offerings from our maara Te Moeone and our pamu 9am - Finish Hākari Tidy up for 10am start wānanga 10am onwards - Te Rewarewa Umunui; Ko te rautaki toi, Kai, Ahurea, Pākihi Join us for whakawhanaungtanga, and discussion on important hapū kaupapa; Te Rewarewa, Te Kāhui Rau project, the development of incubators for the Arts, Food Resilience, Cultural Heritage and Economic Capacity Building Register for Catering There is no cost to attend, but to help us with catering, please register your numbers by emailing teraumahora@rautapatu.nz We look forward to seeing you to celebrate Matariki Friday 14 July Katere ki te Moana Marae 11 Cody Place Waiwhakaiho