Let's Talk Tikanga

Let's Talk Tikanga is a six-part online monthly series, led by Dr Ruakere Hond. Sessions are held at lunchtime and will deepen your understanding and practice of tikanga Māori in business.

The online sessions for Let’s Talk Tikanga are accessible from anywhere in Aotearoa / NZ, or the world, and recordings are available to registered participants for three weeks after each wānanga.  You also have the option to attend in person in New Plymouth – at no extra cost. Enjoy refreshments and more time chatting with Ruakere. Places are limited! 

You can sign up to Let's Talk Tikanga at any time during the six-part series, with the recordings of previous sessions available to you for three weeks after your registration.

The series is brought to you in collaboration with (Māori Business Network), the and .

Designed with businesses in mind - but open to all - each 2 hour wānanga is guided by Dr Ruakere Hond, one of Aotearoa’s most respected voices in te ao Māori.

Build your confidence and understanding at your own pace, with time to ask questions, explore real-world scenarios, and reflect on how tikanga can be meaningfully embedded in your mahi.

The series is sequential, with each wānanga building on the last. We recommend you sign up for all six sessions – but you can also choose to attend individual ones.

• Discounts apply if you buy all six
• Choose between the online or in-person ticket option.

There is a 75% subsidy through the Regional Business Partners (RBP) fund for eligible businesses. Please note the fund is for For-Profit organisations only.

With RBP subsidy: $37.50 per session / $225 for all six

You need to confirm your eligibility for RPB before signing up to Let’s Talk Tikanga. It is quick and easy to do. Fill out thisSupport Enquiry Form to arrange a chat with an adviser.

You can also email or call an adviser in your local RBP. You can find the Regional Business Partner in your area here.

To speed up the process, register your business through the RBP portal. There's no cost, but you need your NZBN.

Discounts are available to those who are NOT eligible for the RBP subsidy.

Full series of six sessions: Buy 5, get 1 free — $750 pp

Contact us if there are three or more attendees from your group to get 10% off.

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• Be part of a movement confidently embedding te ao Māori into how we do business in Aotearoa
• Ask questions in a safe and open space
• Build long-term relationships with other businesses as we learn together
• Access practical tools you can apply straight away in your business
• Revisit the kōrero with recordings available for 3 weeks to registered participants
• Taranaki-based? Join us in person for refreshments and an informal kōrero with Ruakere after the session. There is no extra cost. Kia tere - don’t miss out, seats are limited!
• Your business might be eligible for a 75% subsidy through the Regional Business Partner Network.

15 September 2025

We launch Let’s Talk Tikanga – and celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori – with a look at strategies to revitalise te reo and build everyday use of the reo into your workplace and mahi.

8 October 2025

Whakapapa, connection, and collaboration sit at the heart of whanaungatanga. This session explores how tikanga can help strengthen internal relationships with staff and teams, as well as external ones with Māori clients, partners, customers, iwi, hapū, PSGEs and the community.You’ll leave with practical ways to foster meaningful relationships grounded in tikanga Māori.

12 November 2025

Explore the power of manaaki in business – from workplace wellbeing and nurturing relationships to simply taking care of people. This session unpacks tikanga like pōwhiri and karakia through the lens of manaakitanga.You’ll leave with tools to embed care, respect, and cultural integrity in your everyday business practice.

10 December 2025

Gain a clear understanding of tapu and noa – key concepts that shape behaviour, guide decisions, and influence everyday practice in te ao Māori. Learn why Māori avoid sitting on tables, have a cup of tea after a pōwhiri, and how rāhui works in practice.You’ll leave with insight into how these values affect daily behaviour and how to respect them in business contexts.

11 February 2026

Unpack the differences between the texts of Te Tiriti, the historical context of its signing, and the enduring impact of those differences today.You’ll leave with a better understanding of how to build partnerships with Māori and support shared aspirations for the future.

11 March 2026

A deep dive into how Māori lead – and how rangatiratanga is grounded in collective wellbeing, long-term thinking, and tikanga. This session ties together all the values explored in Let’s Talk Tikanga. You’ll leave with a deeper appreciation of Māori leadership values and how they can strengthen your approach and relationships with Māori.

*If you have any questions or require accessibility assistance, please let us know by emailing [email protected]

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