Kanapu hosted its third national wānanga in-person at The Pā, University of Waikato, on 20 March 2025. This attracted more than 120 delegates from the research, science, innovation and technology sector. Attendees celebrated Māori innovation and commercial success built upon mātauranga Māori under the theme of Rangakura: Intergenerational Approaches to Mana Motuhake. The event comprised four keynote speakers, three interactive workshops, one panel discussion and the first-time Kanapu Awards, Ngā Tohu Kanapu.
Kanapu will hold its fourth national wānanga in March 2026 on potential pathways and opportunities for success in the science, innovation and technology sector.
Poia Rewi
Seed to Sound: Exploring States of
Transformation
“Mana Motuhake – deliberate consciousness – have a plan and make it happen.”
Michela Anderson
Planning for
Succession
“Succession planning for the collective benefit of whānau – everyone can add something.”
Raewyn Mahara
Mana Motuhake for Whānau, Marae and Hapū: A 30-Year Journey
“To grow the next generation of leaders for the current ones to walk alongside – we need to manaaki, listen and harness the energy.”
Blanche Morrogh
Innovation to Elevate
Mātauranga Māori
“Blending traditional knowledges and sciences to create commercialisation opportunities.”
Panel
Keynote speakers joined by
Stacey Whitiora
“1000 cups of teas is about prioritising the aspirations of the whānau and the group that you are working with.”