| Te Wa / Time | Kaupapa / Subject | Kaikōrero / Speaker | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am | Powhiri – Opening of KUPU Festival | Paepae | Te Papaiouru Marae |
| SCHOOL/KURA PROGRAMME | |||
| 10am | Making a Champion | Dame Lisa Carrington | Tamatekapua Wharenui |
| 11am | Tedx Inspired – Whaikōrero Raps | Chey Milne | Tamatekapua wharenui |
| 11.30am | The World of Awatea | Fraser Smith | |
| 12.15pm | PARAMANAWA – LUNCH | ||
| 12.45pm | Purākau – Sand Art Workshop | Marcus Winter | Tamatekapua |
| 1.15pm | Tedx Inspired -Kōhanga Reo Generation | Eugene Temara | Whakatūria |
| 1.30pm | Poetry – Open mic session for Students | Students | Tamatekapua |
| 2pm | FINAL SESSION | All kaituhi/kaikōrero | |
| 3pm | CLOSE | ||
| Te Wa / Time | Kaupapa / Subject | Kaikōrero / Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9am | Hine Toa: he kōrero with Ngahuia te Awekotuku Conversation with Anahera Gildea about her political memoir, Hine Toa: a story of bravery. |
Ngahuia Te Awekotuku with Anahera Gildea |
| 10am | Writing In(digenous) | Emma Hislop Tihema Baker Michelle Rahurahu Facilitator: Robyn Bargh |
| 11am | Writing Poetry | Robert Sullivan Isla Huia Stacey Teague Facilitator: Anahera Gildea |
| 12pm | PARAMANAWA – LUNCH | |
| 1pm | The Art of Translation | Te Haumihiata Mason Facilitator: Makoha Gardiner |
| 2pm | Learning Te Reo Māori | Dr Rapata Wiri Hemi Kelly Facilitator: Dr Mike Ross |
| 3pm | The Imposter Syndrome | Jacquie McRae Shilo Kino |
| 4pm | CLOSE | |
| SPECIAL EVENT – WAI ARIKI HOT SPRINGS & SPA | ||
| 6pm | Telling Food Stories – More Than A Cookbook Book Launch, Kai Demonstation & food Stories set amongst the geothermal of Rotorua |
Jane Rangiwahia Christall Lowe Also featuring poet, Te Kahu Rolleston |
| Te Wa / Time | Kaupapa / Subject | Kaikōrero / Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10am | A celebration of the work of Sir Hirini Moko Mead | Discussions and readings of the work of Sir Hirini Moko Mead |
| 11am | Atua Wahine | Hana Tapiata |
| 12pm | PARAMANAWA – LUNCH | |
| 1pm | Ko te Pūrākau te Oranga o te Tangata | Ngāhihi Bidois |
| 2pm | Kotahi anō te tupuna o te tangata Māori: re-purposing our own stories. | Arapine Walker |
| SPECIAL EVENT – READING CINEMAS ROTORUA – KA WHAWHAI TONU MĀTOU | ||
| 6pm | Ka Whawhai Tonu: A Glimpse into the Hearts and Minds of Our Filmmakers A conversation that promises to ignite passion and connect the voices of today with those of tomorrow. Filmmakers Mike Jonathan and Tim Worrall share their journey behind Ka Whawhai Tonu. This meet-and-greet offers a rare chance to engage with the creators, delving deep into the soul of the film and its journey. Perfect for aspiring filmmakers, authors, and storytellers, this event is an acknowledgment of creativity and inspiration for our next generation. |
Mike Jonathan Tim Worrall |
| Te Wa / Time | Kaupapa / Subject | Kaikōrero / Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9am | The Power of the Steel Tipped Pen | Professor Noenoe Silva Facilitator: Professor Linda Smith |
| 10am | Kia Hiwa Ra: Māori Journalism in Aotearoa | Dr Atakohu Middleton Julian Wilcox Kirsty Babbington |
| 11am | Crafting Māori Fiction | Jade Kake Airana Ngarewa Olivia Giles Facilitator: Anahera Gildea |
| 12noon | PARAMANAWA – LUNCH | |
| 1pm | Toi te Mana: Maori Art from Aotearoa | Professor Deidre Brown Associate Professor Ngarino Ellis |
| 2pm | Ora: Healing Ourselves – Indigenous Knowledge Healing and Wellbeing | Professor Linda Smith Professor Leonie Pihama |
| 3pm | Hineraukatauri: Taonga Pūoro | Elizabeth Gray Hinemoa Jones Dr Awhina Tamarapa (Haumanu Collective) |
| 4pm | CLOSE | |
| SPECIAL EVENT – KUPU GALA DINNER | ||
| 6pm | Kupu Gala Buffet Dinner at Te Puia | A chance to meet the authors Guest Speaker: Ngahuia Murphy Entertainment: Tūhourangi Ngāti Wahiao and Krissy Knap |
