The internet will play host to the first ever “by-Maori for everyone” Wellbeing Virtual Summit, to take place on
Thursday 18th November via a full day programme of presentations and panels.
Producer Tuihana Ohia says the idea for the Hui Ora Summit emerged after years of working in the wellbeing space, and
attending countless corporate wellbeing conferences and summits as a keynote speaker, participant and chairperson.
“It often struck me that there was little to no indigenous narrative of wellbeing at these events”, says Tuihana. “On
occasion when it was present, it felt more like a “nice to have”, rather than a genuine intention to embrace a voice.
Yet, working alongside both corporate and community organisations, there is actually a rapidly growing desire to
understand the indigenous perspective, which is why we decided to create the Hui Ora Summit.”
Tuihana approached her longtime friend, Ninakaye Taanetinorau, manager of popular artist and producer Tiki Taane, to
help her turn the dream into a reality. Ninakaye says, “If there is anything these trialling times have emphasised, it
is that our society is greatly suffering in terms of holistic wellbeing, which includes, or is even as a result of the
impact we are having upon our natural environment. The indigenous view is almost always about the bigger picture, and so
it is time for these voices to be respected and heard if there is any hope of restoring holistic wellbeing to the
globe.”
The Hui Ora Wellbeing Virtual Summit will feature a wide and eclectic mix of dynamic speakers, such as Tauranga Moana
artist Mr G, former Miss World NZ Jess Tyson, Chaz Doherty from Ngāi Tūhoe, author and researcher Dr Ngahuia Murphy, She
Is Not Your Rehab founders Matt & Sarah Brown, Tangaroa Walker from Farm4Life and many more.
When asked if the event is for corporates only, Tuihana replies,“To be honest, our quiet intention is to disrupt the
current corporate wellbeing space - shake it up a little, well actually a lot. However, in response, no this summit is
not just for corporates only. The Hui Ora Summit will be featuring speakers across all walks of life and therefore
should appeal to anyone and everyone with an interest in wellbeing."
Hui Ora Wellbeing Virtual Summit is brought to you on Thursday 18th November 2021 from 9:00am - 5:30pm, by Woo
Wellbeing, Tikidub Productions & Dorothy Maclachlan VA with support from Extended Whanau Ltd and Wise Work. Tickets are on sale now via https://tickets.ticketspace.co.nz/event/hui-ora-wellbeing-summit.