Due to demand we are running this event for a second time!

Join Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei and Aaiotanga Community Trust (Emily Place) for a city centre hikoi, kai and conversation.

Limited to 45 places, this community-led event has been designed for 'City Centre Navigators' - people from our local board, council organisations, community organisations and others, who are all working towards the regeneration of our city centre ecology and strengthening our collaborations, as council, as community and as mana whenua.

Inspired by the founding story of Auckland, and the Auckland Heritage and Climate Festivals, this is an opportunity to deepen our appreciation for the essential nature and identity of our shared place.

Kaikōrero - Malcolm Paterson (Preeminent historian Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei)

Community Spokesperson - Damaris Kingdon (Aaiotanga Trust)

Conversation and Reflection - Everyone

Recommended koha $15-$50 according to what you can afford. Please bring a water bottle and umbrella if looks like it might get a sprinkle of rain. Koha can be made via the Trust account: 38-9020-0859593-01 or cash on the day. With thanks!

Event guideline:

12:15 pm	Gather at NWO offices, Level 1, 8 Mahuhu Crescent
12.30 pm	Mihi whakatau, Sharing our inspiration for the day and connecting with one another
12:45 pm	Short hikoi - deepening our appreciation for the mauri / essence of our city centre landscape, waterways and catchments. Our partnership with nature.
2:00 pm	Arrive at Emily Place, central pedestrian area (Emily Place neighbours may join us for this part) Sharing the story and vision for the founding of Auckland. Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Kōrero – The Tuku Whenua 1840. Community Kōrero - 'Prosperity in Partnership' and the current day opportunity for communities to partner with Mana Whenua and others in creating thriving city-centre neighbourhoods
2:30 pm Lunch	Delightful kai snack sourced from City Centre gardens. Preparation by Rehana Dayananda - Specialist in Regenerative Catering and Food Medicine. Aaiotanga Community Space, 22 Emily Place
3.00 pm	Shared reflections and conversations What are the ways that we can continue to 'co-navigate' into the future?
4.00 pm	Finish

For those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Tuku Whenua of Auckland City and the context from which this arose, another hikoi opportunity will be offered around the Ngāti Whātua Community hub in Ōrākei. Date yet to be confirmed.

Funded by Waitematā Local Board and Auckland Council