MEETINGS is proud to provide buyers with a range of high-quality education sessions to choose from during the lunch breaks on both days of the show. Registration to these sessions will open soon. Registered Day Buyers will receive priority registration to secure their place on their preferred sessions, which will also include a Team Up Events CSR Activity Showcase on Wednesday 19 June.
Wednesday 19 June
Thursday 20 June
Pono - A kōrero on Authenticity Kingi Biddle, Rotorua Lakes Council 1.20pm - 2.10pm Since the time tourists first saw the sway of the piupiu, the grace of the poi, and the raw aggression of the Haka, people from around the globe have swarmed to our country bringing with them their well-earned money.
Māori culture plays a major role in lifting our brand as a country, attracting manuihiri – guests to our nation and ultimately helping to raise our GDP.
Cultural authenticity ensures that the Māori culture moves from being the beacon that calls the world to our shores, to being the whāriki – the woven mat upon which all ideas sit securely on and are woven together as one.
Pono: A kōrero on authenticity focusses on how tikanga Māori – customs, kawa – protocol, and kawenga – values can enhance your hui – events.
We will look at the role of a Pōhiri / Whakatau and how they can ground your events and not hold them back.
Hear stories behind many misconceptions people have about Māori customs. See what happens when iwi and events teams work together for the betterment of the venue and the event.
Mā te tika, mā te pono, me te aroha, ka puta he hua | When we do what is right, what is just, what is compassionate, great things grow from it.