Te Tiriti o Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi Workshops for Workplaces, Schools, Boards & Community Groups
Interactive, clear, and confidence-building professional development — delivered at your premises
Our proven workshops were created by human rights lawyer and bestselling author Roimata Smail to give your organisation clarity and confidence to engage with Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a meaningful way — no matter your starting point.
We work with workplaces, schools, boards, and community groups across Aotearoa, providing professional development that’s accessible, interactive, and judgement-free. Each session helps you build cultural competency, understand your obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and feel equipped to apply this knowledge in your role.
Each session is delivered at your premises for groups of 15–50 people and takes 1.5–2 hours. No prior knowledge or preparation is required.
Most people in Aotearoa have heard of the “Treaty of Waitangi,” but few realise the English document doesn’t say the same thing as what the parties agreed in Māori. Our workshops explain this with clarity, and focus on what was actually agreed. This is contained in Te Tiriti o Waitangi — the Māori document. These sessions help your team understand what Te Tiriti actually promised, why it remains relevant today, and how it applies to your work.
Introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi — the Treaty of Waitangi
1.5–2 hours
Suitable for 15–50 people
Delivered at your premises
No preparation or prior knowledge required
This workshop provides an easy-to-understand introduction to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, why it remains relevant today, and what it means for your organisation.
Your team will leave feeling more informed, more confident, and better equipped to engage with this vital part of Aotearoa’s history and future.
What participants say
“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.”
"The workshop was really engaging with plenty of activities to involve us rather than just being talked at."
“Very clear, unbiased explanation. Great use of other aids eg movement, drawing/words"
"It was clear, easy to understand, human-centered and empowered me to educate myself more in the history of our beautiful country. I loved the thinking process throughout the session and the realities that came to life”
"interactive and down to earth. Relatable."