Conference Programme

Kōkiri – The Future Speaks: 16th and 17th March 2026 |  TĀKINA, Wellington

Programme at a Glance

*Please note: the conference programme schedule may be subject to change as planning continues.
However, the overall content and workshops will remain the same.

Pōwhiri
Waiata Booklet

WorkShop Details

Below you can find more details on the workshops under each of the themes. If you click on the images, they will expand and you can read more! Stay tuned, as we'll be adding more details on our keynote speakers soon!

This event was made possible thanks to the support of the following:

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Promise Three: Learning

Education as a gateway to dreams, rangatahi are supported to achieve aspirations.

Promise One: Care

Every tamaiti receives nurturing, protection, and provision, as any good parent would offer.

Promise Five: Voice

Tamariki and rangatahi are involved in decisions that affect them, and their voices are honoured.

Promise Four: Wellbeing

Timely, accessible, and culturally conscious health and mental health services are available to all taiohi.

Promise Two: Stability

Young people in care experience consistency, safety, and a sense of belonging.

Whānau care is where a child is being raised by someone in their whānau or extended family. Often it means a child living with their grandparents – but could also be another family member like an aunt, uncle or older sibling. Whāngai is the traditional Māori practice of whānau care.