Kia kawea tātou e te
wairua o te tākaro
Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa
In 2022, Oi Collective embarked on a project with Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa that unlocked whānau stories and explored tākaro experiences from various angles and perspectives.
About the kaupapa
In 2022, Oi Collective embarked on a project that unlocked whānau stories and explored tākaro experiences from various angles and perspectives. The aim was to foster inclusive and collaborative conversations, yielding practical outcomes for Te Taitokerau whānau. By placing a range of lived experiences at the heart of the report, we were able to provide an authentic and genuine glimpse into the reality of tākaro within the context of Te Taitokerau. In the end, the report served as a catalyst for advocating for the creation of spaces that allowed Maori to be Maori, to laugh as Maori, and to energise and excite their souls as Maori — ‘kia hihiri te ngakau’.
In 2023 Oi Collective added deep dived into into wahine voices in takaro. Through this exploration it became abundantly clear that the richness of wahine experiences and wisdom is integral to the holistic understanding of takaro. By elevating the figure of Taranga and celebrating the diverse stories of hine, this second report honoured the multifaceted roles of wahine Maori in holding, uplifting and promoting holistic wellbeing through takaro.
Our role
Role: Research, design and insights
Facilitation
Strategic planning
Program design, planning, review & delivery
Maori community engagement and design
Hihiri Te NgāKau REPORT
Tākaro Insights from Te Taitokerau
This insights report is designed to unlock whānau stories and walk the reader through tākaro experiences from a range of angles and perspectives. Our intention is to plant the seeds for inclusive and collaborative conversations that produce practical and meaningful outcomes for all of our whānau in Te Taitokerau and Aotearoa.
READ THE FULL REPORT
“He mea hihiri te ngakau. Takaro energises and excites our souls.”
KO TE MANA O TE WAHINE
An Exploration of Manawāhine & Tākaro
Ngā tākaro o te wahine – the activities and games of Māori women – hold deep significance in supporting growth, empowerment, and hauora. These practices encourage creativity, self-expression, and skill development, helping to strengthen not only wāhine Māori but also the communities they uplift. Through tākaro, the unique talents and contributions of women are celebrated, creating pathways for wellbeing, connection, and collective resilience.
READ THE FULL REPORT
“Play is just play but takaro is purposeful, intentional engagement.”