Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Healthcare

Aim

Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi) is one of our founding documents of Aotearoa. This interactive workshop encourages participants with little or no previous knowledge of Te Tiriti to explore the reality and the practical application within professional practices for healthcare practitioners and services in the broader healthcare setting.

Overview and Learning Intentions

• Develop a balanced overview and understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi

• Explore Te Tiriti o Waitangi and identify some of the common and less common myths and facts

• Understand how your practice is already aligned to Te Tiriti and any opportunities for development

• Embed equity in your own healthcare context and professional practices

• Celebrate what you are doing already and commit to action to grow professional practices to make a difference

• Confidence to articulate how you are currently applying, or will apply Te Tiriti to your own practice and healthcare contexts

Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika

1. Working alongside tāngata whaiora

2. Working alongside tāngata whenua

3. Working alongside whānau

4. Working within communities

7. Maintaining learning and kamahi wellbeing

Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Four | Catering: Refreshments provided

What Participants Have Said:

“The way Lee invited the participants to introduce themselves, and Lee 'explained' the reasons for doing it this way - I gained understanding and appreciation of this! The information Lee provided and discussed was in an easy-to-understand way - without judgement on the visitors to Aotearoa New Zealand! Over many years I have attended numerous trainings on Te Tiriti o Waitangi; this was the first one I did not feel shame for being a 'visitor'. Thank you!"
 - September 2025

“I enjoyed the facilitator Lee's approach and how practical the learning was. Plus resources provided and suggested.”
 - April 2025

“Lee handled a difficult, controversial subject with so much grace. It was a wonderful workshop, and I learnt so much! Lee made it very interactive, and her presentation skills made it easy to follow along. Thank you!”
 - September 2024

“Lee was a very engaging communicator. She was very organised, expectations were clear and she managed the flow of the morning really well. I really appreciated that there was discussion and examples of practical application of the principles. The content was accessible and informative.”
 - February 2023

• Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.

• Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged. 

• No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.

• MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.

• Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.

Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.

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