Oraka Ararau National Māori Alcohol and Other Drug Hui 2026

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 TBC

Thursday 26 March: 8.30am - 5pm

Thursday 26 March evening: complimentary hui, dinner time TBC

Friday 27 March: 8.30am - 5pm (approx)

Cost of Attendance: $320.00 per person + ticket processing fee

Group Discount (5 or more) Option: $300.00 per person + ticket processing fee

Registration Information:

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.

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.

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