The July 19 online symposium is the first WAI 262 claimant whānau (Taumata Whakapūmau) led korero in the history of the
WAI 262 Flora and Fauna Claim
It has been 30 years since the WAI 262 claim was lodged, and 10 years since the Crown’s response with the Ko Aotearoa
Tēnei Report.
To signal the anniversary of these significant milestones for Māoridom and Aotearoa, the Taumata Whakapūmau (whānau
claimants) and Iwi Leaders from Ngāti Kuri, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Koata will be
hosting an online symposium as an opportunity to:
share the kōrero, vision and legacy of the original claimants - Te Ōhākī;
share the WAI 262 journey ahead - Ka Mua, Ka Muri;
invite technicians and practitioners (including Mātauranga and Tikanga Māori experts, Māori scientists, Universities,
Academics, Museums, Legal professionals and researchers) to support and work with Te Taumata Whakapūmau and the legacy
projects of WAI 262.
Speakers include – Moana Jackson, Sheridan Waitai, Hon Nanaia Mahuta, Iwi Leads from Te Rarawa, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Porou,
Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Koata, Maui Solomon, Dr Linda Tuhiwai-Smith, Kiri Toki, Lynell Huria, Karaitiana Taiuru, Hema
Wihongi, Justice Heteraka and Te Warahi Hetaraka.
The speakers will present the story of the original claimants and maintaining the legacy 30 years on, taonga tuku iho:
intergenerational work and the vision that belongs to all whānau, hapū and iwi, tikanga māori frameworks, tribal
perspectives, the role of researchers in supporting the claim, intellectual property, international law, genomics and
bioprospecting.
The online symposium is an opportunity to gain valuable insights to what has taken place as well as provide an
opportunity for whānau, hapū and iwi to participate and learn about next steps including the national engagement across
the regions.
To view the programme - https://bit.ly/wai262-2021
Registrations to attend online are essential:
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/wai-262-kia-whakapumau-online-digital-symposium-tickets-163149629935