Rāmere | Friday, 16 Whiringa-ā-nuku 2026

As different ope arrive, they are welcomed into the wharenui through whakatau, joining those already gathered. Each ope is invited to respond to our kūini through harirū and kōrero — sharing their intention for the hui, what they bring, and how they seek to move together beyond it.

Rainbow organisations come forward to present to our kūini, offering insight into their mahi, their support, and their commitment to whakawāhine and takatāpui communities. These moments create space for visibility, accountability, and shared direction.

Kōrero flows across the day — from community, from practitioners, and from academics who wish to present. These contributions are captured and shared back with participants, forming part of the collective outcomes of Hui Takatāpui.

Throughout, laughter is shared, waiata and movement fill the whare, and the energy of the hui is carried together. Alongside this, the kaitiaki village offers mirimiri, rongoā, and pūoro — holding space for restoration, grounding, and care. Kai flows from the wharekai, sustaining the day and the people within it.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Whakatau as ope arrive into the wharenui

• Harirū and kōrero — ope responding to our kūini

• Presentations from rainbow organisations

• Shared intentions and future-facing kōrero

• Contributions from community and academics

• Kōrero captured as outcomes from the hui

• Waiata, haka, movement, and collective expression

• Kaitiaki village with mirimiri, rongoā, and pūoro

• Kai flowing throughout the day

HOW BEST TO PARTICIPATE

• Arrive ready to stand with your ope

• Share your intention for being at the hui

• Speak to what you bring and what you seek

• Listen to others and where they are moving

• Support our kūini and the kaupapa

• Take part in kōrero, waiata, and collective moments

• Rest and restore within the kaitiaki village when needed

This is a space where we gather, speak, and move forward together.