2024 Whakatipu Wāhine Toa Report - Māori Women's Leadership
In early November 2024, WISPA welcomed 18 Wāhine Māori from across the sport/physical activity sector for our inaugural Whakatipu Wāhine Toa - Māori Women’s Leadership Programme.
The programme ran from 1 – 5 November in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington with the first three days based at Te Rau Karamu Marae, and the final two days at Victoria University as well as the Naumi Hotel. Further online zui are being held to connect and discuss implementation of learnings.
Developed and facilitated by WISPA’s Māori Advisory Rōpū He Wāhine Toa kei te Kokiri, the programme aims for mana enhancing growth in leadership and capabilities, that are innately within all Wāhine Māori. The programme aims to tautoko wāhine to step strongly into their rangatira space and pave the way for others to do the same.
The Wānanga was a unique experience for the Wāhine, and has created strong bonds amongst the rōpū. With invaluable support from the Māori Women’s Development Inc (MWDI), the wāhine now have access to mentoring sessions to continue their professional journey and assist them with their aspirations & plans.
Read the report below.
