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Hui Report, June 2013
He aha te mea nui o tea o? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing? It is the people, the people, the people
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The Werry Centre held their sixth Incredible Years Parent programme hui for Māori group leaders at
Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa Marae, Mangere, on 10 and 11 June 2013.
The following report provides an outline of the kōrero and presentations which occurred over the
two days. Suggestions and recommendations from hui participants for future development in
Incredible Years Parent programmes are also outlined.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Werry Centre would like to thank all those who participated in this hui - without your
enthusiasm and commitment to this kaupapa, this hui would not be possible. As always, your
willingness to share experiences, learning and to taitoko others in their mahi are integral to the
success of these annual hui. Special acknowledgement must go to those seven group leaders who
bravely presented their mahi to the group – Raewyn Hitaua, Maria Love, Julie Hansen, Lillian
Pompey, Kathryn Bluett-Atvars, Tui Houia, Ella Smith – you are an inspiration to others!
Thank you to Marina Pouesi who, although was unable to attend the hui at the last minute, was an
integral part of the planning for this event and was undoubtedly with us in spirit. Thank you to The
Werry Centre Incredible Years Parenting Team - Tania Anstiss (Incredible Years Practice Advisor) and
Anita Winn-Robertson (Parenting Team Administration Support) for all of your input in ensuring the
success of this year's hui. Most importantly, a special thank you to Matua Rawiri for his guidance,
wisdom and sensitivity throughout the two days.
Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi
With your food basket and my basket, the people will flourish
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BACKGROUND
Since the last Incredible Years hui in May 2012, Māori group leaders have continued to successfully
deliver the programme to whānau throughout the country. The benefits for Māori whānau who
attend this programme are clear from both positive outcome data (Ministry of Education 2011 and
2012) and from informal feedback provided by Māori group leaders. These benefits are particularly
evident when the programme is delivered by Māori for Māori. Supporting and growing the number
of Māori group leaders delivering this programme has been an ongoing priority for The Werry
Centre. The annual hui has been integral to this process.
Since the last hui, good progress has continued to be made. The number of trained Māori group
leaders has increased to 239 (22% of all trained group leaders), the numbers of Māori working
towards Accreditation has increased to 35 (32% of all Accreditees), and the number of Māori
Accredited in the programme is now 12 (17% of all Accredited). The IY resources developed for
Māori are now widely used in group delivery, both by Māori and non-Māori. The Werry Centre has
engaged the services of experienced Māori evaluators to consider the impact and usefulness of
these resources for Māori. This year’s annual hui provided an opportunity to share the outcome of
this evaluation and to consider how it will inform further developments.
NGĀ TAU MĪHARO HUI 2013
As in previous hui, this year’s hui provided opportunities to:
whakawhanaungatanga with other Māori group leaders
restore wairua as Māori
share experiences of delivering to Māori whānau and learn new skills
consider Te Ao Māori and how Maori tikanga may be woven together with IY group delivery
skills to maximise positive outcomes for whānau
reflect on the progress so far for Māori in Incredible Years
consider where to next to ensure the needs of Māori whānau are met in a culturally
responsive manner
This year’s hui was opened with a pōwhiri led by Kaumātua Rāwiri Wharemate (The Werry Centre),
followed by the whakawhanaungatanga process to welcome participants from around New Zealand
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Day One:
PRESENTATION OF EVALUATION REPORT
Kataraina Pipi and Kiri Paipa (Evaluators, FEM Research and Evaluation Ltd) completed an evaluation
of the Ngā Tau Mīharo resources for Māori in January 2013. The resources to be evaluated included
the Ngā Tau Mīharo parenting pyramid poster, group leader brochure, DVD and Accreditation
workbook. The evaluation took a kaupapa Māori approach, incorporating an online survey of all
Māori group leaders, followed by a hui facilitated by Kataraina and Kiri providing experienced Māori
group leaders to share their experiences of utilising the resources.
Kataraina presented an overview of the report and participants were also provided with a summary
of findings. In summary, highlights from the evaluation included:
“Ngā Tau Mīharo Māori resource enhancements are appreciated, valued and very effective in
supporting their use with whānau”.
“Māori Group Leaders indicate that the resources are supporting them in the weaving of the
two world views of Tikanga Māori and the Incredible Years principles. Fidelity of both
worldviews is recognised as being important and further work is required to increase the
value, recognition and validation of tikanga Māori approaches.”
“Having the resources, alongside a clear commitment to further supporting Ngā Tau Mīharo
Māori developments is contributing to Māori group leaders feeling supported and valued in
their work and positively enabling better engagement with Māori whānau in the
programme.”
The report also identified several areas for further development:
o Guidelines for effective use of the resources, including opportunities for Māori to share how
these are used
o Further exploration of kupu Māori for each concept to allow dialectal differences to be
acknowledged and more in depth understandings to be achieved.
o Addition of culturally appropriate NZ-made vignettes
o Improved access to resources
o Subtitles on the DVDs
THE WAKA MODEL
Kaumātua Rawiri presented the Waka model to the group. This model provides a simple framework
for consideration of the goals, strengths and challenges for Māori group leaders. Rawiri invited all
participants to consider the journey they are on in their waka, to look to the horizon and consider
what their ultimate goals, hopes and aspirations may be. Along this journey, many waves will be
encountered, some which may either help or hinder them. The value of this model is to encourage
participants to reflect on their strengths and consider how risks may be addressed.
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Workshop - Putting the Waka model into practice:
In small groups, hui participants were asked to choose a horizon (goal) they wanted to journey
towards. They were invited to consider the risks they will face on this journey, the strengths which
will assist them on the way and who they need on the waka with them to ensure they reach the
horizon (goal).
Goals identified by participants included:
Māori Accreditation Tane Ora, Wahine Ora, Whanau Ora Taihoronuku
Healthy mokopuna (Te whare tapa wha) Retention of Whanau in IY
Reducing violence in the home through education
Nurturing future leaders
Nur
Risks identified by participants which may hinder progress:
Work overload Lack of support from management Isolation Lack of budget and resources e.g. technology Lack of peer coaching Group leaders not matched to demographic of group (e.g. middle class European group and Māori facilitator) Time constraints means quality of delivery compromised Life issues for participants can get in the way Cultural barriers Male identity Low income and economic pressures Disconnected generations Losing the language Isolated whanau Agencies with poor communication, policies, processes
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Strengths identified by participants which will assist them to reach their goals: Māori group leaders supporting each other Skills of Māori group leaders – humble, empathic, consistent, integrity, non-judgemental, fun, culturally responsive, experience, making links, acknowledging and taking interest, communication, knowledge e.g. attachment and parenting Time management, being organised Use simple language Keeping the focus on whanau Karakia - manaakitanga, whakapapa Powhiri - whakawhanaungatanga, kotahitanga Kawa – rangatiratanga, manamotuhake Support from Management Supportive and affirming peer coaching Knowing what we need to do Access to peer coaching, supervision, consultation days Keep whanau in IY by –
Build relationships – kanohi ki to kanohi Know your roopu Whanaungatanga Kawa Balance as a facilitator Aroha
Identify services to support whanau Maintain ongoing connections Have both male and female facilitators Self-belief and awareness Ira tane, ira wahine, ira tangata (the ability to bring balance) Education Nurturing Wairua Tuakana Teina Providing a safe environment It takes a village to raise a mokopuna Wrap around support from agencies
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Day Two:
CONSULTATION PROCESS
Facilitated by Tania Anstiss, Incredible Years Mentor, The Werry Centre
At the 2012 hui, Māori group leaders were offered for the first time, an opportunity to undertake
their peer consultation process on the marae as part of their Accreditation. Due to the positive
feedback from hui participants, this opportunity was offered again this year. Participants also
requested that all Accreditees be able to be part of this process, in addition to those presenting.
Seven group leaders presented short segments of their filmed parent group sessions for peer review,
completing the Consultation Day requirement for their Accreditation –
Lillian Pompey (Ministry of Education) Raewyn Hitaua (Ministry of Education) Tui Houia (Barnardos, Tairawhiti) Ella Smith (Ohomairangi Trust) Maria Love (Ministry of Education) Julie Hansen (Family Works, Northern) Kathryn Bluett-Atvars (Ministry of Education)
This review process is a compulsory requirement for Accreditation. There is a clear benefit for Māori
to be offered the choice to undertake this requirement within a culturally supportive kaupapa Māori
context. This year participants were provided with a copy of He Whiria, He Whatu (Accreditation
workbook) to use as a reflective tool during this process. This enabled participants to consider the
components of each group leader skill required for Accreditation as sessions were presented. All
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participants were impressed with the mahi presented by their peers, and took opportunities to give
feedback, share ideas, consider new suggestions and celebrate the skills of others. Participants
commented on the value of embracing a tuakana taina process whereby everyone learns from each
other within a safe and supported environment, and the personal journey of each group leader in
developing their skills is acknowledged and affirmed.
VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE
Over the two days, hui participants shared some of their hopes and suggestions for the ongoing
development of Incredible Years for Māori. Many of these were re-emphasising suggestions from
previous hui. These are summarised below –
Continue to advocate for the Incredible Years as an effective programme for Māori whānau
Continue to provide opportunities through annual hui and workshops for Māori to explore
together ways that Māori can incorporate Incredible Years into Te Ao Māori and Māori
tikanga, rather than making Te Ao Māori try to fit Incredible Years
Continue to build the number of Māori accredited in the programme
Build the number of Māori Peer Coaches to support new Māori group leaders
Establish an online platform for Māori to maintain contact with each other, reduce isolation,
to share resources and problem solve issues with the support of a Mentor as required
Continue to advocate for protecting the workload of Māori delivering the programme
alongside many other aspects of their roles
Continue to ensure access by Māori to supervision, peer coaching, consultation days
Ensure all Maori have access to the resources developed by the Werry Centre
Continue to develop the Maori Accreditation pathway to further incorporate kaupapa Māori
Accreditation evaluation processes
The suggestions for further resource developments arising from the evaluation hui were also
supported by participants, in particular producing group leader guidelines for use of the resources
and further exploration of kupu for each of the IY parenting strategies, acknowledging dialectical
differences.
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Highlights from participants’ feedback
o Loved the recognition of skills and ways that Māori facilitators can pitch the lessons so that Māori can grasp and assimilate IY
o Thank you so much for this opportunity. Being in this beautiful place with so much experience and ahua Māori has uplifted my being. The value of these hui is so appreciated. Nga mihi aroha. Mauri Ora
o So powerful to re-meet colleagues and have in depth Korero around IYP o Very rejuvenating wairua and tinana clear. Have selected good personal goals to work
towards to achieve Accreditation o I felt moved by the opportunity addressed to seek spiritual influence from Atua. It’s the
wairua that makes the long lasting change with applying Principles into their new way of learning the IY tools. This is my key to becoming a better person (Facilitator/Coach for IY – Nga Tau Miharo). Fantastic learning for Accreditation process
o Inspiring to be alongside whanau group leaders sharing, by hearing other facilitators’ experiences
o Very inspiring – helped personal break through with barriers to my confidence in delivery as Māori to Māori.
o Very supportive environment. Great new learning from others
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ONGOING WERRY CENTRE DEVELOPMENTS FOR MĀORI
In response to discussions and recommendations from this hui, The Werry Centre plans to:
Provide another Māori group leaders hui in 2014, continuing a focus on both cultural
support and Incredible Years skills development integrating Māori perspectives. This will also
incorporate a marae-based Consultation Day for Māori Accreditees.
Offer another Māori Accreditation Intake in August 2013. As for last year’s intake, this
pathway will incorporate –
o A two-day intensive Accreditation workshop, to be held Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa
Marae, supporting Māori Accreditees to develop their core Accreditation
competencies,
o A focus on supporting Accreditees to consider ways they can weave together these
IY skills with tikanga in their group delivery. This is explicitly encouraged and
facilitated through the use of the Accreditation booklet, He Whiria, He Whatu
o Maintenance of cultural safety with the support of Werry centre Kaumātua and
experienced accredited Māori parent group leaders
o Marae-based Consultation Day
o Allocation of Peer Coaches to Māori Accreditees for follow-up supervision
o Mentor reviews of group leaders DVDs (an Accreditation requirement) which can
include (as needed, by arrangement) a Māori translator for sessions filmed in te
Reo, and live in-session reviews
o Attendance at annual IY hui
The Māori Accreditation workshop will be open to all Māori currently working towards
Accreditation, in addition to the new Māori Accreditees. This will ensure that the workshop
is supported by a tuakana teina process whereby new Accreditees can be actively supported
by more experienced Accreditees.
To ensure inclusiveness for all Māori, and with support from the Ministry of Education, The
Werry Centre will continue to support Māori group leaders from across all sectors to
participate in the Māori Accreditation Pathway.
To develop an online networking and resource platform for Māori group leaders to ensure
ongoing connection and sharing of resources and ideas
To ensure accessibility by all Māori group leaders to the IY resources already developed
As a result of confirmation of further funding for IY Māori development, The Werry Centre
will continue to consult with Kaumātua, Kuia, experienced Māori group leaders delivering
the programme and The Incredible Years Māori Reference Group to provide guidance for
further development of resources for Māori. This next stage of these developments will
include -
o A 3-dimensional, foldable IY parenting pyramid, including Māori and English words
o Banner of Te Reo version of parenting pyramid
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o Additional explanatory notes to go alongside existing resources to provide guidance
for group leaders in how these may be used and provides further explanation of
kupu on the pyramid
o Additional version of group leader brochure which can be utilised in partnership
with whānau
o Magnets of Māori and English versions of Ngā Tau Mīharo pyramid
The Werry Centre will continue to consult with the Māori reference group and to liaise with
Carolyn Webster Stratton regarding further Māori enhancements to the programme which
are consistent with programme fidelity. These include –
o Kaupapa Māori Accreditation evaluation processes – this could include an ‘opt in’
kaupapa Maori cultural component to be additional to the standard Accreditation
process which acknowledges the additional work involved with achieving
Accreditation while delivering the programme in a kaupapa Māori manner
o Māori introductory vignettes for content topics and subtitles
o Kaupapa Māori frig notes for parents
The Werry Centre remains committed to the long term goal of supporting Māori to
ultimately provide their own supervision and training needs. In this regard, we are
continuing to work on building the number of accredited Māori group leaders and will be
proactively seeking opportunities to increase the number of Māori peer coaches.
References:
Incredible Years Parent Programme Outcome Reports, 2011 and 2012, Wellington: Ministry of Education
Pipi,K and Paipa,K. 2013. Ngā Tau Mīharo – Incredible Years Māori Resources Evaluation. Prepared for The
Werry Centre. Auckland: FEM (2006) Ltd
Report prepared by Tania Anstiss