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Tuesday, June 30 | 9:30 - 11:30am | Lower Hutt Events Centre

Te Aka Tūao (TAT) is a regular gathering for people working and volunteering in nonprofit organisations across Te Awa Kairangi. Roughly translated it means 'the vine of contributing to your community'. It’s a space to connect, share stories, learn together, and build real relationships across the community sector.

While TAT could be described as a networking event, that doesn’t fully capture what it is. These hui are about community weaving. They are grounded in kaupapa Māori values of manaakitanga and whanaungatanga, creating a space where people feel welcomed, respected, and supported to show up as their whole selves.

Feedback from attendees described Te Aka Tūao as unique, inclusive, and deeply valuable – and not only for professional development and service delivery but also for fostering a sense of community, connection, and shared purpose.