Hui Report, June 2013

He aha te mea nui o tea o? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

What is the most important thing? It is the people, the people, the people

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The Werry Centre held their sixth Incredible Years Parent programme hui for Māori group leaders at

Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa Marae, Mangere, on 10 and 11 June 2013.

The following report provides an outline of the kōrero and presentations which occurred over the

two days. Suggestions and recommendations from hui participants for future development in

Incredible Years Parent programmes are also outlined.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The Werry Centre would like to thank all those who participated in this hui - without your

enthusiasm and commitment to this kaupapa, this hui would not be possible. As always, your

willingness to share experiences, learning and to taitoko others in their mahi are integral to the

success of these annual hui. Special acknowledgement must go to those seven group leaders who

bravely presented their mahi to the group – Raewyn Hitaua, Maria Love, Julie Hansen, Lillian

Pompey, Kathryn Bluett-Atvars, Tui Houia, Ella Smith – you are an inspiration to others!

Thank you to Marina Pouesi who, although was unable to attend the hui at the last minute, was an

integral part of the planning for this event and was undoubtedly with us in spirit. Thank you to The

Werry Centre Incredible Years Parenting Team - Tania Anstiss (Incredible Years Practice Advisor) and

Anita Winn-Robertson (Parenting Team Administration Support) for all of your input in ensuring the

success of this year's hui. Most importantly, a special thank you to Matua Rawiri for his guidance,

wisdom and sensitivity throughout the two days.

Naku te rourou nau te rourou ka ora ai te iwi

With your food basket and my basket, the people will flourish

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BACKGROUND

Since the last Incredible Years hui in May 2012, Māori group leaders have continued to successfully

deliver the programme to whānau throughout the country. The benefits for Māori whānau who

attend this programme are clear from both positive outcome data (Ministry of Education 2011 and

2012) and from informal feedback provided by Māori group leaders. These benefits are particularly

evident when the programme is delivered by Māori for Māori. Supporting and growing the number

of Māori group leaders delivering this programme has been an ongoing priority for The Werry

Centre. The annual hui has been integral to this process.

Since the last hui, good progress has continued to be made. The number of trained Māori group

leaders has increased to 239 (22% of all trained group leaders), the numbers of Māori working

towards Accreditation has increased to 35 (32% of all Accreditees), and the number of Māori

Accredited in the programme is now 12 (17% of all Accredited). The IY resources developed for

Māori are now widely used in group delivery, both by Māori and non-Māori. The Werry Centre has

engaged the services of experienced Māori evaluators to consider the impact and usefulness of

these resources for Māori. This year’s annual hui provided an opportunity to share the outcome of

this evaluation and to consider how it will inform further developments.

NGĀ TAU MĪHARO HUI 2013

As in previous hui, this year’s hui provided opportunities to:

whakawhanaungatanga with other Māori group leaders

restore wairua as Māori

share experiences of delivering to Māori whānau and learn new skills

consider Te Ao Māori and how Maori tikanga may be woven together with IY group delivery

skills to maximise positive outcomes for whānau

reflect on the progress so far for Māori in Incredible Years

consider where to next to ensure the needs of Māori whānau are met in a culturally

responsive manner

This year’s hui was opened with a pōwhiri led by Kaumātua Rāwiri Wharemate (The Werry Centre),

followed by the whakawhanaungatanga process to welcome participants from around New Zealand

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Day One:

PRESENTATION OF EVALUATION REPORT

Kataraina Pipi and Kiri Paipa (Evaluators, FEM Research and Evaluation Ltd) completed an evaluation

of the Ngā Tau Mīharo resources for Māori in January 2013. The resources to be evaluated included

the Ngā Tau Mīharo parenting pyramid poster, group leader brochure, DVD and Accreditation

workbook. The evaluation took a kaupapa Māori approach, incorporating an online survey of all

Māori group leaders, followed by a hui facilitated by Kataraina and Kiri providing experienced Māori

group leaders to share their experiences of utilising the resources.

Kataraina presented an overview of the report and participants were also provided with a summary

of findings. In summary, highlights from the evaluation included:

“Ngā Tau Mīharo Māori resource enhancements are appreciated, valued and very effective in

supporting their use with whānau”.

“Māori Group Leaders indicate that the resources are supporting them in the weaving of the

two world views of Tikanga Māori and the Incredible Years principles. Fidelity of both

worldviews is recognised as being important and further work is required to increase the

value, recognition and validation of tikanga Māori approaches.”

“Having the resources, alongside a clear commitment to further supporting Ngā Tau Mīharo

Māori developments is contributing to Māori group leaders feeling supported and valued in

their work and positively enabling better engagement with Māori whānau in the

programme.”

The report also identified several areas for further development:

o Guidelines for effective use of the resources, including opportunities for Māori to share how

these are used

o Further exploration of kupu Māori for each concept to allow dialectal differences to be

acknowledged and more in depth understandings to be achieved.

o Addition of culturally appropriate NZ-made vignettes

o Improved access to resources

o Subtitles on the DVDs

THE WAKA MODEL

Kaumātua Rawiri presented the Waka model to the group. This model provides a simple framework

for consideration of the goals, strengths and challenges for Māori group leaders. Rawiri invited all

participants to consider the journey they are on in their waka, to look to the horizon and consider

what their ultimate goals, hopes and aspirations may be. Along this journey, many waves will be

encountered, some which may either help or hinder them. The value of this model is to encourage

participants to reflect on their strengths and consider how risks may be addressed.

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Workshop - Putting the Waka model into practice:

In small groups, hui participants were asked to choose a horizon (goal) they wanted to journey

towards. They were invited to consider the risks they will face on this journey, the strengths which

will assist them on the way and who they need on the waka with them to ensure they reach the

horizon (goal).

Goals identified by participants included:

Māori Accreditation Tane Ora, Wahine Ora, Whanau Ora Taihoronuku

Healthy mokopuna (Te whare tapa wha) Retention of Whanau in IY

Reducing violence in the home through education

Nurturing future leaders

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Risks identified by participants which may hinder progress:

Work overload Lack of support from management Isolation Lack of budget and resources e.g. technology Lack of peer coaching Group leaders not matched to demographic of group (e.g. middle class European group and Māori facilitator) Time constraints means quality of delivery compromised Life issues for participants can get in the way Cultural barriers Male identity Low income and economic pressures Disconnected generations Losing the language Isolated whanau Agencies with poor communication, policies, processes

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Strengths identified by participants which will assist them to reach their goals: Māori group leaders supporting each other Skills of Māori group leaders – humble, empathic, consistent, integrity, non-judgemental, fun, culturally responsive, experience, making links, acknowledging and taking interest, communication, knowledge e.g. attachment and parenting Time management, being organised Use simple language Keeping the focus on whanau Karakia - manaakitanga, whakapapa Powhiri - whakawhanaungatanga, kotahitanga Kawa – rangatiratanga, manamotuhake Support from Management Supportive and affirming peer coaching Knowing what we need to do Access to peer coaching, supervision, consultation days Keep whanau in IY by –

Build relationships – kanohi ki to kanohi Know your roopu Whanaungatanga Kawa Balance as a facilitator Aroha

Identify services to support whanau Maintain ongoing connections Have both male and female facilitators Self-belief and awareness Ira tane, ira wahine, ira tangata (the ability to bring balance) Education Nurturing Wairua Tuakana Teina Providing a safe environment It takes a village to raise a mokopuna Wrap around support from agencies

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Day Two:

CONSULTATION PROCESS

Facilitated by Tania Anstiss, Incredible Years Mentor, The Werry Centre

At the 2012 hui, Māori group leaders were offered for the first time, an opportunity to undertake

their peer consultation process on the marae as part of their Accreditation. Due to the positive

feedback from hui participants, this opportunity was offered again this year. Participants also

requested that all Accreditees be able to be part of this process, in addition to those presenting.

Seven group leaders presented short segments of their filmed parent group sessions for peer review,

completing the Consultation Day requirement for their Accreditation –

Lillian Pompey (Ministry of Education) Raewyn Hitaua (Ministry of Education) Tui Houia (Barnardos, Tairawhiti) Ella Smith (Ohomairangi Trust) Maria Love (Ministry of Education) Julie Hansen (Family Works, Northern) Kathryn Bluett-Atvars (Ministry of Education)

This review process is a compulsory requirement for Accreditation. There is a clear benefit for Māori

to be offered the choice to undertake this requirement within a culturally supportive kaupapa Māori

context. This year participants were provided with a copy of He Whiria, He Whatu (Accreditation

workbook) to use as a reflective tool during this process. This enabled participants to consider the

components of each group leader skill required for Accreditation as sessions were presented. All

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participants were impressed with the mahi presented by their peers, and took opportunities to give

feedback, share ideas, consider new suggestions and celebrate the skills of others. Participants

commented on the value of embracing a tuakana taina process whereby everyone learns from each

other within a safe and supported environment, and the personal journey of each group leader in

developing their skills is acknowledged and affirmed.

VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE

Over the two days, hui participants shared some of their hopes and suggestions for the ongoing

development of Incredible Years for Māori. Many of these were re-emphasising suggestions from

previous hui. These are summarised below –

Continue to advocate for the Incredible Years as an effective programme for Māori whānau

Continue to provide opportunities through annual hui and workshops for Māori to explore

together ways that Māori can incorporate Incredible Years into Te Ao Māori and Māori

tikanga, rather than making Te Ao Māori try to fit Incredible Years

Continue to build the number of Māori accredited in the programme

Build the number of Māori Peer Coaches to support new Māori group leaders

Establish an online platform for Māori to maintain contact with each other, reduce isolation,

to share resources and problem solve issues with the support of a Mentor as required

Continue to advocate for protecting the workload of Māori delivering the programme

alongside many other aspects of their roles

Continue to ensure access by Māori to supervision, peer coaching, consultation days

Ensure all Maori have access to the resources developed by the Werry Centre

Continue to develop the Maori Accreditation pathway to further incorporate kaupapa Māori

Accreditation evaluation processes

The suggestions for further resource developments arising from the evaluation hui were also

supported by participants, in particular producing group leader guidelines for use of the resources

and further exploration of kupu for each of the IY parenting strategies, acknowledging dialectical

differences.

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Highlights from participants’ feedback

o Loved the recognition of skills and ways that Māori facilitators can pitch the lessons so that Māori can grasp and assimilate IY

o Thank you so much for this opportunity. Being in this beautiful place with so much experience and ahua Māori has uplifted my being. The value of these hui is so appreciated. Nga mihi aroha. Mauri Ora

o So powerful to re-meet colleagues and have in depth Korero around IYP o Very rejuvenating wairua and tinana clear. Have selected good personal goals to work

towards to achieve Accreditation o I felt moved by the opportunity addressed to seek spiritual influence from Atua. It’s the

wairua that makes the long lasting change with applying Principles into their new way of learning the IY tools. This is my key to becoming a better person (Facilitator/Coach for IY – Nga Tau Miharo). Fantastic learning for Accreditation process

o Inspiring to be alongside whanau group leaders sharing, by hearing other facilitators’ experiences

o Very inspiring – helped personal break through with barriers to my confidence in delivery as Māori to Māori.

o Very supportive environment. Great new learning from others

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ONGOING WERRY CENTRE DEVELOPMENTS FOR MĀORI

In response to discussions and recommendations from this hui, The Werry Centre plans to:

Provide another Māori group leaders hui in 2014, continuing a focus on both cultural

support and Incredible Years skills development integrating Māori perspectives. This will also

incorporate a marae-based Consultation Day for Māori Accreditees.

Offer another Māori Accreditation Intake in August 2013. As for last year’s intake, this

pathway will incorporate –

o A two-day intensive Accreditation workshop, to be held Te Manukanuka o Hoturoa

Marae, supporting Māori Accreditees to develop their core Accreditation

competencies,

o A focus on supporting Accreditees to consider ways they can weave together these

IY skills with tikanga in their group delivery. This is explicitly encouraged and

facilitated through the use of the Accreditation booklet, He Whiria, He Whatu

o Maintenance of cultural safety with the support of Werry centre Kaumātua and

experienced accredited Māori parent group leaders

o Marae-based Consultation Day

o Allocation of Peer Coaches to Māori Accreditees for follow-up supervision

o Mentor reviews of group leaders DVDs (an Accreditation requirement) which can

include (as needed, by arrangement) a Māori translator for sessions filmed in te

Reo, and live in-session reviews

o Attendance at annual IY hui

The Māori Accreditation workshop will be open to all Māori currently working towards

Accreditation, in addition to the new Māori Accreditees. This will ensure that the workshop

is supported by a tuakana teina process whereby new Accreditees can be actively supported

by more experienced Accreditees.

To ensure inclusiveness for all Māori, and with support from the Ministry of Education, The

Werry Centre will continue to support Māori group leaders from across all sectors to

participate in the Māori Accreditation Pathway.

To develop an online networking and resource platform for Māori group leaders to ensure

ongoing connection and sharing of resources and ideas

To ensure accessibility by all Māori group leaders to the IY resources already developed

As a result of confirmation of further funding for IY Māori development, The Werry Centre

will continue to consult with Kaumātua, Kuia, experienced Māori group leaders delivering

the programme and The Incredible Years Māori Reference Group to provide guidance for

further development of resources for Māori. This next stage of these developments will

include -

o A 3-dimensional, foldable IY parenting pyramid, including Māori and English words

o Banner of Te Reo version of parenting pyramid

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o Additional explanatory notes to go alongside existing resources to provide guidance

for group leaders in how these may be used and provides further explanation of

kupu on the pyramid

o Additional version of group leader brochure which can be utilised in partnership

with whānau

o Magnets of Māori and English versions of Ngā Tau Mīharo pyramid

The Werry Centre will continue to consult with the Māori reference group and to liaise with

Carolyn Webster Stratton regarding further Māori enhancements to the programme which

are consistent with programme fidelity. These include –

o Kaupapa Māori Accreditation evaluation processes – this could include an ‘opt in’

kaupapa Maori cultural component to be additional to the standard Accreditation

process which acknowledges the additional work involved with achieving

Accreditation while delivering the programme in a kaupapa Māori manner

o Māori introductory vignettes for content topics and subtitles

o Kaupapa Māori frig notes for parents

The Werry Centre remains committed to the long term goal of supporting Māori to

ultimately provide their own supervision and training needs. In this regard, we are

continuing to work on building the number of accredited Māori group leaders and will be

proactively seeking opportunities to increase the number of Māori peer coaches.

References:

Incredible Years Parent Programme Outcome Reports, 2011 and 2012, Wellington: Ministry of Education

Pipi,K and Paipa,K. 2013. Ngā Tau Mīharo – Incredible Years Māori Resources Evaluation. Prepared for The

Werry Centre. Auckland: FEM (2006) Ltd

Report prepared by Tania Anstiss