19 November 2007
Maori Child Abuse Summit Will Push Boundaries
Anglican Minister and veteran Maori activist Dr Hone Kaa said today that he is thrilled with planning for his Maori
Child Abuse Hui which will be in held in Auckland in ten days.
"We are working closely with Te Kahui Manaaki Tamariki and Maori health and social service providers from Waikato North.
We have developed a programme that is a blend of input from Maori experts, and workshops where practitioners will pull
together a plan to reduce numbers of Maori children being abused in this area."
The Summit will open with a special memorial Church Service on Sunday 25 November.
"The Service is an opportunity for everyone to share in this important kaupapa. A whole range of high profile New
Zealanders will read, sing and share their thoughts and passions. It also coincides with White Ribbon Day which is when
we are encouraged to wear a white ribbon to show that we do not condone men's violence against women." Dr Kaa said
today.
Project Manager Anton Blank has been meeting with Maori experts and practitioners around the region.
"We have had nothing but support, and the ideas we're going to hear will challenge a lot of traditional thinking. Maori
are saying very clearly that they have the answers and expertise. This hui will also expose the diversity that exists
within Maori whanau. Maori gay, lesbian and transgender communities are involved in child abuse prevention in one form
or other. I'm really excited about their involvement and contribution." Anton said.
Te Kahui Manaaki Tamariki is a trust formed after a meeting of concerned Maori in Otara on 4 November.
"A group of us began meeting independently of Nga Mana Ririki which goes to shows how concerned Maori people are about
child abuse. It's a movement amongst our people." Te Kahui Manaaki Tamariki convenor Paora Maxwell said. "At our
inaugural meeting we pledged full support for Dr Kaa's summit. One of our member's television personality Ella Henry
will be lending her expertise as a facilitator."
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Memorial Service
4.00pm, Sunday 25 November, at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, top of Khyber Pass Rd, Auckland.
This is a special church service, where we remember those children who have been killed as a result of child abuse. The
service will feature readings and reflections from:
. Broadcaster Carole Hirschfeld
. Journalist Julian Wilcox
. Broadcaster and child advocate Judy Bailey
. Comedian Mike King
. Songstress Hinewehi Mohi
. Broadcaster John Campbell
. Health Worker and songstress Leonie Matoe
Everyone welcome.
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The Summit
Monday 26 November - Wednesday 28 November.
St John's Theological College, 202-210 St John's Rd, Meadowbank, Auckland
This three day Summit is open to Maori who work to prevent child abuse. The Summit will be a combination of
presentations and workshops but it is essentially a working hui. Maori from Waikato North are being invited to develop a
strategic plan to reduce Maori child abuse in this region.
The days have been themed as follows:
. Day One: Issues for wahine
. Day Two: Issues for tane
. Day three: Issues for rangatahi
Workshops in the morning and afternoon will focus on the following issues:
. Advocacy
. Communications
. Education
. Research
The information gathered from participants during the workshops will form the basis of the strategic plan. Politicians
and decision makers are invited to join us at 2.00pm on Day Three to review the plan developed at Nga Mana Ririki.
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Summit Programme
Day One (Monday 26 November)
Wahine
9.00am
Welcome
9.30am
Community Action/Liberation Theology
Dr Hone Kaa
10.00am
A Profile of Maori Child Abuse
Di Grenell
10.30am
Morning tea
11.00am
Workshops
12.00pm
Lunch
1.00pm
Panel
. Lorinda Harding (Manager, Child, Youth and Family)
. Hera Clarke (Manager, Maori Community Counselling Services)
. Mereana Ruri (Children's Commissioner's Office)
. Riripeti Haretuku (Maori Cot Death Association)
. Hannah Tatere (Transgender/ NZ Prostitutes Collective)
. Mariameno Kapa (Manager, Ngati Hine Social Services)
2.00pm
Workshops
3.00pm
Afternoon Tea
3.30pm
Summary
Dr Hone Kaa
Rob Cooper
Day Two (Tuesday 27 November)
Tane
9.00am
Welcome
9.30am
The Smoke-free Sector
How Maori health workers have reduced Maori smoking rates
Shane Bradbrook
Te Reo Marama
10.00am
Working intensively with Maori boys and girls
Maori Psychologists Sharon Rickard and Tereki Stewart
11.00am
Workshops
12.00pm
Lunch
1.00pm
Panel
. Joe Waru (Fathering expert)
. Dr Rhys Jones (Doctor and Researcher, University of Auckland)
. Neil Campbell (Regional Manager, Dept of Corrections and Prisons)
. Paora Maxwell (Convenor, Te Kahui Manaaki Tamariki)
. Eriata Peri (NZ Aids Foundation, Gay Commentator)
2.00pm
Workhops
3.00pm
Afternoon Tea
3.30pm
Reflections on the day
Dr Hone Kaa
Rob Cooper
Day Three (Wednesday 28 November)
Rangatahi
9.00am
Welcome
Emerging themes
9.30am
Presentation from Maori teenagers
10.30am
Morning tea
11.00am
Workshops
12.00pm
Lunch
1.00pm
Summary of plan
2.00pm
Presentation of plan
4.00pm
Close
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Speakers and presenters
Dr Hone Kaa
Hone Kaa is a Senior Anglican Minister, veteran Maori Activist and seasoned Maori media commentator.
Rob Cooper
Rob is the CEO of the Ngati Hine Health Trust in Northland, and manages more than two hundred health and social services
staff.
Di Grennell
Di is CEO of Amokura, a unique anti-violence programme in Whangarei, sponsored by the tribes of Northland.
Shane Kawenata Bradbrook
Shane is the director of Te Reo Marama (the Maori Smoke-free Coalition) and is an outspoken advocate in the Maori
tobacco control sector.
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Sponsors
The Anglican Church in Aotearoa
Tamaki Healthcare
Ministry of Health
Te Whanau o Waipareira Trust
Ngati Hine Health Trust
Children's Commissioner
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