Pou Tikanga Services
Providing cultural support and facilitation
As a Rangitāne o Manawatū entity, we can provide guidance and cultural support to schools, organisations, and community groups across the region.
Our Pou Tikanga upholds the kawa and tikanga of Rangitāne o Manawatū, ensuring that all cultural practicies are carried out with respect, integrity and authenticity. Read below on ways we can assist/
Cultural Events
Our Pou Tikanga team can help coordinate and lead cultural elements of events such as pōwhiri, mihi whakatau and blessings.
We work alongside organisations to ensure all protocols, tikanga and kawa pertaining to Rangitāne o Manawatū and followed and applied correctly.
We are also available to offer support for official openings, keynote speaking events, community gatherings and hui (meetings).
Cultural Advice and Training
If your organisation, school or community group is seeking cultural advice, education or training, our Pou Tikanga team can provide tailored support.
We can facilitate training on topics such as:
Rangitāne o Manawatū history
Te Reo Māori
Cultural Safety
Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Kapa Haka
Positive engagement with whānau Māori
Contact us to discuss how we can tailor a session for your team.
Strategic Advice
If you're needing strategic input and advice for your organisation, speak to us about how we can help. We have experience supporting kaupapa Māori policy development, strategic documents and ways of inputting Rangitāne o Manawatū into these.
