2-Day HONO ‘Hui & Fono’ fused Perinatal Wellbeing Conference: 8-9 May 2025 – Tāmaki Makaurau

Focus: Transformative 2-Day Hono for Health Professionals and Community Leaders in the Pasifika and Māori perinatal mental health space.

Hosted by Jo Teina and Jasmine Davis this transformative 2-day Hono brings together health professionals and community leaders, to explore and strengthen culturally appropriate approaches to perinatal mental health. Rooted in Pacifika and Maori values, this event aims to build meaningful connections and share knowledge that supports the mental wellbeing of Pasifika and Maori mothers and their whānau.

Start Times: Thursday 8 May: 9:30 AM and Friday 9 May 9:00 AM

🎙️ SPEAKERS:

Our current line up of speakers across the two days are:

Ayla Hoeta – University of Auckland & Ao Maramaa Maramataka App

Matthew Kiore – Te Rau Ora, Centre of Maori Suicide Prevention

Loata Tiapapa – Learning Vaka Manager for Tapuaki

Dr Siale Foliaki – Psychiatrist, Lead Pacific Researcher in Te Rau Hinengaro (NZ mental health survey)

Tupu Setu Sio – Project Manager for Round the Tanoa (Moana connect)

Dr Amio Matenga Ikihele – Moana Connect

Hine Ora, Hine Tu Students sharing their Journey with Lived experience

EFKS auckland youth choir – Winners of Musika Moana 2024

and Aualuma Siva Group

With many more speakers to be released

🌟 SPECIAL thanks to MAS Foundation for their generous support 🌟