Ko wai? programmes are based on four main themes which can be combined to suit the needs of individual organisations. These four pillars are:
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Rangatiratanga - leadership -
Kotahitanga - unity
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Kaitiakitanga - guardianship
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Manaakitanga - nurturing.
The philosophy underpinning the programme design is grounded in “learning by doing” through which participants can directly experience the four pillars of the programme in practice, in a culturally safe environment. According to the needs and interests of the participating organisations, the programmes can emphasise:
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leadership development
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team building
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reinvigoration of teams
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the Treaty of Waitangi.
The Hakiri Programme
The centrepiece of the Hakiri (feast) Programme is the hangi and preparing to welcome guests. Starting from scratch - some bare ground, rocks, wire, wood (but no matches) - there are opportunities for leadership, co-operation and competition in preparations for the hakari, complete with karanga (welcome call), whaikorero (speeches) waiata (songs), perhaps a haka, and the (hopefully) beautifully cooked food.
The programmes, typically one day to two days long but longer if required, are run in a wide range of locations. They can be based in the bush, at a beach, in a vineyard, by a stream, or on a lifestyle block! The locations and the detailed programmes are customised each time. The details are not shared with the participants - they become part of the delight and surprise that run through the programme.
