# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nōku te Ao New Plymouth Regional Wānanga - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Nōku te Ao New Plymouth Regional Wānanga unites voices to drive action against mental distress discrimination in Aotearoa.About this EventOverviewFree to attend – registration essentialLimited spotsMorning tea and lunch providedFollowing the success of the Nōku te Ao Symposium in Auckland earlier this year, the Regional Wānanga series He reo tini, he wawata kotahi – Many voices, one goal to end mental distress discrimination continues the momentum to create lasting change for people living with mental distress in Aotearoa.As part of a four-event series across the motu, the Nōku te Ao New Plymouth Regional Wānanga will bring together systems change leaders, mental health professionals, and lived experience advocates to focus on practical actions and tools to end mental distress discrimination at every level.Join us for a day of powerful kōrero, practical learning, and collective action.Keynote SpeakersWe are honoured to welcome Egan Bidois and Paul Rangiwahia as our keynote speakers.Egan Bidois’s keynote will explore why the voice of tāngata whaiora (people seeking wellness) must always be present, purposeful, and powerful. His kōrero will challenge us to face barriers that silence lived experience, and to resist diluting truth for the comfort of others.In his keynote, Paul Rangiwahia will explore the power of art in normalising mental health conversations, and approaches to wellbeing that focus on small, repeatable actions rather than big motivation or hype.WorkshopsThe day will include two interactive workshops. The first workshop, led by John Kingi and Heemi Kapa-Kingi from Soften Up Bro, will challenge the perception that experiencing mental distress is a sign of weakness. Through storytelling and reflection, this workshop will explore how vulnerability can strengthen whānau and communities, and how speaking honestly about mental distress can deepen connection and a sense of identity.The second workshop will be spearheaded by Kyle Ratapu. Participants will be invited to focus on emotional regulation, self-determination, and creating culturally safe spaces for taiohi, whānau, and kaimahi. Through embodied and reflective practices, mātauranga Māori will be used as a foundation for challenging stigma and honouring lived experience.What you’ll gainEvidence-based tools to challenge mental distress stigma and discrimination in your workplace and communityConnections with sector leaders and lived experience advocates across Taranaki.Inspiration and practical steps to help create lasting change.About Nōku te AoNōku te Ao is a public awareness movement dedicated to increasing social inclusion and ending discrimination against people with lived experience of mental illness or distress.Grounded in Te Tiriti o Waitangi and led by tāngata whaiora (people seeking wellness), Nōku te Ao works with lived experience communities, whānau, and kaimahi across Aotearoa – to end stigma and discrimination in homes, schools, workplaces, hospitals, and the media. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-plymouth/nōku-te-ao-new-plymouth-regional-wānanga/100001981259597791 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, contests, art, mental-health, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Plymouth - **state**: TK - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: The Devon Hotel - New Plymouth - **lat**: -39.0536513 - **long**: 174.0891665 - **full address**: The Devon Hotel - New Plymouth, 390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nōku te Ao New Plymouth Regional Wānanga - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/953076bffaf79de97d6f8ad18f27338faec6cb8ef7a019b7cbc150f1ad552285-rimg-w1200-h600-dc123f69-gmir.jpg?v=1769810775 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nōku te Ao New Plymouth Regional Wānanga being held? - **A:** Nōku te Ao New Plymouth Regional Wānanga takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Devon Hotel - New Plymouth, 390 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nōku te Ao New Plymouth Regional Wānanga? - **A:** Nōku te Ao New Plymouth Regional Wānanga is organized by Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nōku te Ao New Plymouth Regional Wānanga is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Plymouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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