Access to clear, culturally grounded legal education can make a real difference for disabled people and their whānau.
This February, we’re partnering with Aotearoa Disability Law and kaupapa-aligned organisations to support tangata whaikaha across Te Taitokerau, their whānau, support workers, and practitioners in better understanding their legal rights, choices, and future planning options.
This roadshow connects communities directly with specialist legal educators and advocates, helping to:
Strengthen understanding of decision-making rights
Support future planning for individuals and whānau
Increase confidence when navigating education systems
Clarify Individualised Funding (IF) options and changes
By delivering these workshops across multiple locations, we aim to remove barriers and ensure people across Te Taitokerau can access this important information.
What Topics Will Be Covered?
Each workshop will include sessions on:
Making Decisions Your Way: PPPR, EPOA and Supported Decision Making
Presented by Nick Johnston – Aotearoa Disability Law
Learn about different ways decisions can be supported and planned for, and what options are available under the law.
Planning for the Future: Māori Land & Succession
Presented by Savanna Kaingaroa Lauder – Whare Āwhina
Explore EPOA, Kaitiaki Trusts and succession planning, with a focus on Māori land and cultural considerations.
Know Your Rights at School
Presented by Andrew Fermor – YouthLaw
Understand the rights of disabled students and their whānau, and how to advocate within education settings.
Understanding Individualised Funding (IF)
Presented by Marshall Te Tau – Access
Get up-to-date information on IF, including access, choices, control, and proposed changes.
Workshops will include handouts and resources from partner organisations. There will also be opportunity to speak with the professionals/practitioners who work in this field.
Roadshow Dates, Times & Locations
Dargaville - Monday 16 February
11am – 2.30pm
Te Uri o Hau Tangata Development
5466 State Highway 14, Awakino, Dargaville
Whangārei - Monday 16 February
4.30pm – 8pm
Whare Āwhina
93 Cameron Street, Whangārei
Kaikohe - Wednesday 18 February
11am – 2.30pm
Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi
116 Broadway, Kaikohe
Kaikohe - Wednesday 18 February
3.30pm – 7pm
Whare Āwhina
119 Broadway, Kaikohe
Kaitaia - Thursday 19 February
11am – 3.30pm
Far North REAP
33 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia
Kaeo - Friday 20 February
11am – 2.30pm
Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa
Cnr Leigh Street & Waikare Avenue, Kaeo
Who Should Attend?
This roadshow is open to
Tangata whaikaha
Whānau and carers
Support workers
Kaiako, advocates, and practitioners
Community organisations and service providers
No registration needed, just come along
We want everyone to feel welcome and supported so if you have any access needs, or would like to talk about how we can support you to attend, please get in touch with us at law@whareawhina.org.nz.
We encourage you to bring your own kai for lunch or dinner, depending on the session you're attending.
