Dates: 13-16 Here-Turi-Kōkā (August) 2026
Venue: Te Mahurehure Marae, 73 Premier Avenue, Tāmaki Makaurau
2026 Hui-ā-Tau registrations have closed
Sessions
Tauira Professional Development Day and Hui-ā-Tau
- Thursday 13 August at 9:30am
Te Rūnanga o Aotearoa Hui-ā-Tau and Indigenous Nurses Aotearoa Conference
- Day 1 - Friday 14th at 9:30am
- Day 2 and Hakari - Saturday 15th at 8:30am
- Day 3 - Sunday 16th at 8:30am
Huraina Te Matarau is a conference kaupapa that creates space for truth, reflection, and reconnection. It invites people to examine the layers and masks they have carried through life in order to survive, belong, or succeed, and to reconnect with the essence of who they truly are. Grounded in te ao Māori, the conference acknowledges that we are born whole — connected to whakapapa, wairua, and identity — yet many become disconnected through systems, expectations, and lived experiences that require adaptation and self-protection.
The conference challenges people to move beyond performance and appearances, encouraging authenticity, accountability, and healing. It creates a space where Māori can stand fully in their identity without apology or fear, while also fostering honest conversations about integrity, leadership, belonging, and cultural truth. At its heart, Huraina Te Matarau is about returning to self, returning to whakapapa, and recognising that beneath every mask, truth remains.
We are honoured to have you join us at Te Māhurehure Marae, Rangi Mata-Rau (Point Chevalier), Tāmaki Makaurau. Te Māhurehure Cultural Society Marae was founded in 1969 by descendants from Waimā Tuhiranga and stands as a testament to their enduring commitment to manaaki the people of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Speakers
This conference is grounded in Toi Māori, and we are excited to bring you an inspiring line-up of speakers and workshops:
- Julie Paama-Pengally
- Rikki Solomon
- Vicki Te Waiti, Ariana Turu and Davis Ferguson
- Tory Whānau
- Dr Tāniora Maxwell
- Dr Vincent Olsen-Reeder
- Linda Munn
- Frances Goulton
- Māhina Raharuhi
- Dhyanne Hohepa
Wāhine Pou
Throughout our nursing whakapapa, our wāhine toa have stood against adversity, protecting whānau, mokopuna, and iwi. This year, we will continue to honour our collective strength with our Wāhine Pou. These Pou were introduced at last year’s conference to represent your rohe, and you will have the opportunity to adorn them again with paraikete and taonga you bring from your rohe and create during the conference.
Workshops
Workshops are returning for another year. Inspired by ngā kōrero of these taonga we will be creating our own. The workshops will include:
- Paraikete Whero – Ngāpuhi’s red blanket, signifying their silent protest over land confiscation.
- Mokopapa – Learn the whakapapa of this traditional art form and observe its practice.
- Slam Poetry and Raranga – Weaving traditional fibres of harakeke into taonga and art.
- Banner making – Toi Māori with Whaea Linda.
For those who travel to join us
Make sure your luggage arrives
Are you travelling by air, bus or rail? Please clearly label your luggage with:
- Your name
- Your mobile number
- The street address of your accommodation as below.
Te Māhurehure Marae, 73 Premier Avenue, Tāmaki Makaurau
The Surrey Hotel, 465 Great North Road, Grey Lynn, Tāmaki Makaurau
Airport transfers to the Marae
Johnston’s Coaches will provide airport transfers from Auckland Airport to te Mahurehure Marae on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 August, and from te Mahurehure Marae to Auckland Airport on Sunday 16 August.
Members of the Conference Working Group will be at the airport to meet you. Upon arrival, please collect your luggage and walk to Bay 4 to meet the coach.
Travel by group vehicle
Drivers and routes are being confirmed, and communications will come out the week before the conference.
No transport requested
If you have not requested transport, please ensure you arrive at Te Mahurehure Marae in time for registrations each day.
Accomodation
Please check the details that apply to where you have chosen to stay.
Te Mahurehure Marae
Tauira and Te Rūnanga Members will be housed at Te Mahurehure Marae.
You will need to bring:
- Sleeping Bag (there are some sheets and blankets at the Marae)
- Your favourite pillow (there are some pillows at the Marae)
- Towel
- Toiletries
The Surrey Hotel
Te Rūnanga Attendees will be housed at the Surrey Hotel, a 5-minute walk from Te Mahurehure Marae.
- Transport will be provided for anyone who would like support, and also if it is raining.
- Parking is available – first come first serve, with additional space on the road.
Own accomodation
If you have made your own accommodation arrangements, please ensure you arrive at Te Mahurehure Marae in time for registrations each day.
We'll see you soon
Keep an eye out for important information in your inbox and via the website.
We are so excited to host you. Prepare to be inspired, connected, and creatively activated.
Mauri ora!