Paora shared his passion, the revitalisation of ancestral and cultural pursuits, to naturalise ourselves to the environment and how atua Māori and their characteristics can help us and whānau in this journey.

The Whakaoranga Whānau Recovery Hub is a peer support-led service based in Kaikohekohe. Tangata Whaiora shared their gifts of recovery and how Māori healing modalities planted seeds of hope and supported their recovery journey. 

Te Ahi Wairua o Kaikōura, is a kaupapa Māori, whānau ora based support service based in Kaikoura.

Tahi and his team from Hauora Hokianga discussed their experiences and shared whānau stories.

Dr Maria Baker gave an inspirational kōrero to empower all Māori kaimahi to continue being authentically Māori and staying strong in this kaupapa.