Understanding Te Tiriti

Clear, practical workshops for government, corporate, and community. Created by Roimata Smail — human rights lawyer and bestselling author.

The Understanding Te Tiriti Workshop helps organisations across Aotearoa engage meaningfully with Te Tiriti o Waitangi — in a way that is clear, inclusive, and empowering.

Created by Roimata Smail — human rights lawyer, educator, and bestselling author of Understanding Te Tiriti, this proven, accessible workshop gives people the confidence to understand and honour Te Tiriti.

It’s suitable for all knowledge levels and delivered in a way that makes Te Tiriti relevant, practical, and easy to engage with.

What to expect

A clear and engaging introduction to Te Tiriti

Delivered in a warm, welcoming, and non-judgemental way

Available nationwide. Email info@treatytraining.com

Suitable for leadership teams, boards, and staff at any stage of their learning

  • “training today was SO good! It was a really interesting session and she presents in a way that makes it easy to understand. For example - even though I’ve had Treaty training before, I actually saw a couple of things quite differently after today.”

Why Choose the Understanding Te Tiriti Workshop?

This workshop was created by Roimata Smail — a human rights lawyer and educator with two decades of experience advocating for Māori rights and equity. Roimata is the bestselling author of Understanding Te Tiriti, New Zealand’s most widely-read guide to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

The workshop reflects her expertise, insight, and commitment to making Te Tiriti knowledge clear, accessible, and empowering for everyone — from boards and senior leaders to staff and community groups.

This workshop has already helped thousands of people across Aotearoa gain confidence and clarity in engaging with Te Tiriti.

Ready to book?

Let’s kōrero about how the Understanding Te Tiriti Workshop can support your organisation.

Email info@treatytraining.com