The 4th Annual Māori Youth Leadership Summit took place on August 23rd, 2022, at the Great Lake Centre in Taupo.
This initiative aimed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in the Bay of Plenty by providing a robust platform to explore leadership, pathways, innovation, and enterprise, fostering a sustainable future for our region. Themed "Harnessing our Tools to Navigate Te Ao Hurihuri," the summit gathered Year 11, 12, and 13 rangatahi Māori from 8 schools across the Bay of Plenty for inspiring guest speaker sessions and interactive kaupapa Māori 'Design Thinking' workshops focused on Life Skills, Leadership, and Wellness.
With the support of strategic partner Te Puni Kōkiri, our Toi Kai Rawa Team facilitated opportunities for rangatahi to discover and cultivate their talents, fostering collaboration and meaningful pathways through engaging discussions, solution-building, and networking.
The summit also featured insightful presentations from inspirational figures such as Moresby Kainuku, Rocket Lab's Integrated Launch Engineer, known for his groundbreaking achievements in the commercial aerospace industry, Miss Kihi "Native Diva," a multi-talented entrepreneur and youth mentor, and Delani Brown, a master in the art of carving whakairo, whose work carries a profound message of cultural storytelling and tradition. Through their stories and expertise, attendees were inspired to embrace their potential and pursue excellence in their endeavors.
