SOCIAL PROGRAMME & OTHER ACTIVITIES

Scheduled Events

Ngahau Opening Evening

5.30 – 6.30pm | Tuesday 12 November

Join us for our opening pō whakangahau, an hour of whakawhanaungatanga and networking in the Level 0 Foyer. Enjoy light refreshments and non-alcoholic drinks as we greet each other, connect and build relationships. We look forward to seeing you there!

Hikohiko te uira: Kanapu Networking Event

5.30 – 7.00pm | Wednesday 13 November

Kanapu welcomes the return of IIRC 2024 to Waipapa Taumata Rau! Nau mai, hoki mai.

As host for Hikohiko te uira – Kanapu Networking Event, Vanessa Clark, Pouhere Kanapu | Executive Director Kanapu extends a warm welcome to all community-based researchers attending IIRC 2024. This is an opportunity to renew connections, meet new people and engage in conversations important to indigenous people and their communities. “Hikohiko te uira – is a reference to lightning flashes and we anticipate some good energy from across the four winds to fill the room,” says Vanessa.

This 90min event will provide drinks and nibbles while you meet other community-based researchers, potential collaboration partners, or spark a new idea. We understand you’ll have had a big day, so we’ll keep our talk to a minimum! Find out about Kanapu at www.kanapu.maori.nz. There will be a spot prizes related to the four focus areas of Kanapu. We’d love to see you there!

About Kanapu: Ngā Pae o te Māramatanga created Kanapu to ignite flax roots talent across rangahau, research, science, innovation & technology spaces. Kanapu is a crucial arm within Ngā Pae o Te Māramatanga’s national network.

Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Conference Dinner - Hilton Hotel

6.30pm – late | Thursday 14 November| $150.00

Join us for an unmissable evening of connection and celebration with your colleagues worldwide at one of Auckland’s finest settings – the Hilton Hotel. The semi-formal Gala Dinner event will consist of a sumptuous buffet meal that showcases local flavours. Formalities will open the evening that set the tone for celebration followed by live entertainment and dancing till late.

The Hilton Auckland is nestled on the historic Princes Wharf, blending seamlessly with the vibrant maritime atmosphere of Waitemata Harbour. With its prime waterfront location, the hotel offers convenient access to the city’s business district and the lively entertainment hubs of Britomart, the Viaduct Village, and Wynyard Quarter.

Bring your name tag with the dinner symbol to gain entry. See registration to purchase your dinner tickets if you have not already.

Ongoing Activities

Kokonga Toi Ora – Creative meeting and making space

Level 0 Foyer

Toi – to be creative; native; Indigenous. Ora – to be in a state of wellbeing, sustained and alive. Indigenous conferences are meeting places where research is shared, and relationships are formed and strengthened – often over food. This IIRC, Kokonga Toi Ora makes creative space for attendees to informally gather and connect through our creative practice. Each day, ringatoi Māori (creatives) will be in the space weaving and making. Conference attendees are encouraged to bring their beading, weaving, drumming, quilting, singing, guitars and whatever other creative practice supports your state of ora. There is no timetable or workshop sign-up. Attendees bring their creative practice and are welcome to come and go, or to stay for some creative time out. Nau mai haere mai!

Kokonga Toi Ora will also offer mirimiri (Māori bodywork massage) on a half hour paid booking system to support ora by releasing pressure points and realigning and rebalancing the body – bookings taken on the day.

The Marketplace - Explore a diverse selection of local Indigenous products

Level 0 Foyer

The Marketplace offers a curated selection of local Indigenous products, allowing attendees to discover unique, handcrafted items that celebrate cultural heritage.

Featuring:

Shelley Bell – Kai Raranga (Māori Weaving) expert
Mitzi and John at Tuli Pasifiks: https://www.instagram.com/tulipasifiks/
Nichola Te Kiri at Nichola – Designs From Aotearoa: https://www.nichola.co.nz
Rerehua Boutique https://rerehuaboutique.com/
Mā Whero Education https://mawhero.co.nz/

Shelley Bell

Kia ora my name is Shelley Bell. I am a Maori artist specializing in contemporary & traditional Maori Weaving – Toi Mahi Raranga. I see myself as being blessed in being able to share the wonderful knowledge and art that comes from our ancestors and bring that knowledge in to today’s times.