August 1st, 2022
Hauora Tū: Rangatahi Wellbeing voices
Hauora Tū was an evening of storytelling and kōrero to get an insight into how rangatahi are coping
with the education system. The information gathered from the event was to help the Ministry of Education create a user-friendly wellbeing survey for schools to use with their students to create schools that help rangatahi thrive.
Hauora Tū was the second event of 2022 in Leadership Lab’s Rourou programme which is focused on amplifying marginalised voices for advocacy and to provoke system change. Our partner for this event were Danielle O’Halloran-Thyne and Janina Konia, both Senior Advisors from the Canterbury Ministry of Education.
It was decided that a relaxed evening of storytelling would work well, as we wanted a low stress environment for the rangatahi to feel comfortable enough to share their own experiences in kura. The event was held at Ao
Tawhiti Unlimited, which was ideal because of its central location with open space, as well as being a well known kura in Ōtautahi.
Being able to create a space where our youth could be honest and speak openly about their experiences was important to us, so the evening started with a round of introductions that included pronouns as well as sharing kai. Our facilitators also got the chance to share about their own education experiences, so that our rangatahi didn’t feel like they were the only ones being vulnerable.
The rangatahi then reflected on a range of questions including;
“What does a safe school look like?” with answers such as;
- Being treated as an individual not a number
- A school that upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi and values biculturalism
- A bi-cultural school that fully embraces rainbow and other diverse students
- Alternative cultures, perspectives and interested are welcomed openly
The response from the attendees was very endearing. Rangatahi told the Puāwai team that it felt good to share and be listened to, and that it was nice to know that the Ministry of Education cared enough to ask for their honest opinions. Of course, there was also great feedback about the kai we provided!
Ari Dewar (they/them) Facilitator and Tuakana in Leadership Lab’s Puāwai programme
Our Leadership Lab NZ Rourou programme focusses on amplifying marginalised voices for advocacy and to provoke system change. A wide range of initiatives are being created which all focus on this Kaupapa.
August 1st, 2022
Hauora Tū: Rangatahi Wellbeing voices
Hauora Tū was an evening of storytelling and kōrero to get an insight into how rangatahi are coping with the education system. The information gathered from the event was to help the Ministry of Education create a user-friendly wellbeing survey for schools to use with their students to create schools that help rangatahi thrive.
Hauora Tū was the second event of 2022 in Leadership Lab’s Rourou programme which is focused on amplifying marginalised voices for advocacy and to provoke system change. Our partner for this event were Danielle O’Halloran-Thyne and Janina Konia, both Senior Advisors from the Canterbury Ministry of Education.
It was decided that a relaxed evening of storytelling would work well, as we wanted a low stress environment for the rangatahi to feel comfortable enough to share their own experiences in kura. The event was held at Ao Tawhiti Unlimited, which was ideal because of its central location with open space, as well as being a well known kura in Ōtautahi.
Being able to create a space where our youth could be honest and speak openly about their experiences was important to us, so the evening started with a round of introductions that included pronouns as well as sharing kai. Our facilitators also got the chance to share about their own education experiences, so that our rangatahi didn’t feel like they were the only ones being vulnerable.
The rangatahi then reflected on a range of questions including;
“What does a safe school look like?” with answers such as;
- Being treated as an individual not a number
- A school that upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi and values biculturalism
- A bi-cultural school that fully embraces rainbow and other diverse students
- Alternative cultures, perspectives and interested are welcomed openly
The response from the attendees was very endearing. Rangatahi told the Puāwai team that it felt good to share and be listened to, and that it was nice to know that the Ministry of Education cared enough to ask for their honest opinions. Of course, there was also great feedback about the kai we provided!
Ari Dewar (they/them) Facilitator and Tuakana in Leadership Lab’s Puāwai programme
Our Leadership Lab NZ Rourou programme focusses on amplifying marginalised voices for advocacy and to provoke system change. A wide range of initiatives are being created which all focus on this Kaupapa.