TOAH-NNEST
NATIONAL SEXUAL VIOLENCE CONFERENCE 2026
31 August - 1 September | Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre


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A tour of the conference space

Te Pū Toi Kura
Ko Ngā Whata Kai a Māui te whenua haumako
Ko Wainuiomata repo pūkeko, oko kohuroa te pākaiahi
Ko Pukeatua te pae maunga, te hēteri kūrae
Ko Wainuiomata te awa e karekare nei ki te ripo ki te takutai moana
Ko Te Pū Toi Kura te kura nui, te kura roa, te kura whakatiketike o whakaaro nui
We're honoured to welcome Te Kapa Haka o Te Pū Toi Kura to perform at our 2026 Conference.
Fresh from placing 3rd at Te Whanganui-a-Tara Senior Regional Kapa Haka Competition on 16 June, and securing their place at Te Matatini, we can't wait to experience the passion, mana, and excellence they bring.
Be sure to check out their mahi over on their page!

our conference mc - pio terei
Pio’s numerous appearances as an actor, comedian, musician and radio and television host over the last few decades have established him as one of New Zealand’s most popular and personable entertainers and MCs. Pio is a passionate Positive Parenting advocate and spokesperson. He has delivered live parenting shows with the Parenting Place around the country for over a decade, and continues to do this to this day. Pio was deservedly appointed a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2012 New Year’s Honours List.




Manawa Ora
Manawa Ora is the largest provider of Rongoā Māori in the Wellington region and one of the largest, most recognised brands
of rongoā Māori in the country, led by Jolie Davis (Ngāti Kurī, Te Rarawa).
Mirimiri and romiromi is traditional Māori bodywork and healing that rebalances, restores function and releases deeply-held tension in the body.
Techniques used include applying pressure and bodyweight to muscles, spine and joints to release tension and stress.
This is cultural practice – however a common misconception is that mirimiri is merely massage.
Māori bodywork originates from the centuries old wananga lore of traditional healing. It utilises a holistic approach to restoring wellness to the mind, body, spirit and emotional being.
The build-up of tension in the body is the result of an accumulation of the stress and trauma we experience throughout our lives.
Left untreated, it can lead to pain, illness or dysfunction on a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual level.
Mirimiri healing helps reverse these effects by bringing holistic balance back to the person.
Our team works comfortably in an open setting; you will be worked alongside others.
We also work comfortably through clothing. We also use karakia (prayer) and waiata (song) during the process.
At this conference we will be providing introductory sessions as for many people this will be a first-time experience.
Manawa Ora is ACC registered provider. For more information please visit the website: www.manawaora.org

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