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National Nutrition and Physical Activity Hui a Success! (Thursday, 26 October 2006)


The annual National Māori Nutrition and Physical Activity Hui was this year held at Huria Marae in Tauranga. The hui, in its eleventh year, saw a combination of vibrant, challenging presentations with a warm friendly atmosphere making this years hui one of the best ever.

120 people from around the motu descended on the beautiful Huria Marae for the 3 day conference. The hui objective was to bring together Māori in the nutrition, physical activity and public health areas, to ensure that all information is promoted consistently across the sector. Additionally, to strengthen relationships between Māori providers, agencies, trusts and communities so that nutrition and physical activity remains a priority for all.

The action packed programme covered many different aspects of Nutrition and Physical Activity from healthy canteen cooking displays to new research projects to an insightful presentation from Dr Manuka Henare on Māori World View.

Ngāti Porou guest kaumatua Pakura Ahuriri said “As far as I am concerned this was one of the best hui I’ve ever attended”

Keep an eye out for panui about next years hui! Te Hotu Manawa Māori would like to thank the whanau of Huria Marae for their involvement and commitment to the kaupapa and also the continued and fantastic support of Agencies for Nutrition Action.

Powerpoint presentations from the hui are attached below.