Creative Bay of Plenty have developed a series of webinar-style resources to support creatives, organisations, and communities in deepening their understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori engagement in the arts. These sessions are grounded in Tauranga Moana, but the principles can be applied more widely.
Photo: Oliver Mandilag, Beyond Acknowledgement, September 2025
This first session introduces the foundations: how Te Tiriti o Waitangi relates to creative practice, why acknowledgements matter, and what it means to begin engaging with mana whenua in Tauranga Moana. It sets the context for artists, organisations, and communities to understand where they are in the world and how to start relationships in a respectful way.
Click here to access the first webinar.
This second session introduces Creative Bay of Plenty’s Māori Engagement Framework. It explores the spectrum from acknowledgement through to leadership, offering practical scenarios, reflections, and tools. The focus is on moving beyond surface-level gestures into meaningful collaboration, empowerment, and leadership in creative spaces.
Click here to access the second webinar.