Over the past months, our dedicated team from the Tō mātou kāinga research project has been diligently collecting invaluable data from whānau and stakeholders across Whanganui, Northland, Hauraki and Tāmaki Makaurau. Their insights and perspectives have illuminated the intricate tapestry of challenges and opportunities surrounding housing and home for Māori, drawing on mātauranga from community, practitioners, urban planners, architects, social housing experts and housing developers.
As we transition to the next phase of our project, we were lucky to host a home and housing wānanga with Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Hauiti in early May. This gathering served as a platform for meaningful dialogue and collaboration, as we collectively strive to begin conversations about what a housing strategy for Ngāti Hauiti may look like in the future. In this wānanga we got to explore with the Rūnanga – what could Hauiti look like in 2060? What are Hauiti stories about home? What would a dream papakāinga look like? There was a beautiful exchange of ideas and sharing of kōrero that will undoubtedly enrich our research endeavours and begin crucial planning in this space.
Furthermore, we are delighted to report that our data analysis has yielded a wealth of interesting and promising ideas, reflections and perspectives. These insights will serve as the foundation for our future initiatives and solutions aimed at enhancing the role of home in our hauora, housing accessibility and sustainability within our communities. In addition, we are laying the groundwork for a fabulous one-day symposium scheduled for 2025. This symposium will provide a valuable opportunity for stakeholders, researchers and whānau from diverse backgrounds to come together, share their expertise, and chart a course towards a brighter future for Māori home and housing.
Stay tuned for further updates as we continue our journey towards fostering resilient and thriving communities through our collective efforts.
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