26/08/2025
MATE WAREWARE SEMINAR – FULLY BOOKED
Kia Ora Whānau,
Firstly, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has shown interest in this kaupapa and taken the time to register. The response from whānau across Tauranga Moana has been truly overwhelming
We are excited to share that registrations are now full.
If you were unable to secure a spot for this seminar, we encourage you to express your interest by commenting below. Should there be enough demand, we will explore the possibility of hosting another seminar at a different Marae here in Tauranga Moana.
Alternatively, if there are other similar kaupapa or topics you would like to see offered, please let us know in the comments. Your feedback helps us plan future events that meet the needs and interests of our whānau.
Thank you to everyone who has shown support and if you did manage to register, we look forward to seeing you on the Friday, 12th of September.
Ngā mihi,
Huria Trust
𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥
We warmly welcome whānau, carers, kaumātua, koroua, kuia, taipakeke, kaiāwhina hauora (Health Workers), and community members to attend this Mate Wareware Seminar hosted by Huria Trust and facilitated by 𝗧𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗼 – the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland – at 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟮 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟵.𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘁𝗼 𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗽𝗺.
Te Huinga Hinengaro is a kaupapa Māori-led rōpū dedicated to raising awareness of mate wareware (dementia) and supporting Māori communities.
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
• Centre for Brain Research Deputy Director Māori, Dr Makarena Dudley (Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kahu)
• Centre for Brain Research, Director, Distinguished Sir Richard Faull (Ngāti Rāhiri, Te Ātiawa) and,
• Neurological Foundation of New Zealand CEO, Rich Easton
Dr Makarena Dudley (Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Ngāti Kahu) has spent the past 10 years focusing on dementia in kaumātua Māori. She is deputy director Māori in the University’s Centre for Brain Research; a clinical neuropsychologist, and is recognised as a world-leading researcher on Indigenous health, and is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to people with dementia, particularly Māori.
We recognise mate wareware (dementia) affects Māori more than any other group in Aotearoa, but many whānau don’t have access to the support, diagnosis or information they need. Whānau can kōrero with dementia specialists, ask questions, share concerns, and learn what help is available.
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝘂𝗶 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼:
• Kōrero with dementia specialists
• Ask questions & share concerns
• Learn about support services
• Recognise early signs of mate wareware
• Gain practical tools for whānau care
They are co-designing a new model of dementia care grounded in Mātauranga Māori and modern science.
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀:
📍 Huria Marae – 1 Te Kaponga Street, Judea, Tauranga
📅 Friday, 12 September
⏰ 9.30am – 1.30pm
Lunch will be provided. Registration is essential to assist with catering arrangements.
𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mate-wareware-seminar-tickets-1565255454199?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽
A mate wareware app is available to download to help Māoriaffected by mate wareware and to raise awareness of the disease. It is designed by Dr. Makarena with other researchers and in collaboration with Kaumatua and whanau: www.aotearoabrainproject.nz/tools-and-apps
𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗮𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼:
https://youtu.be/irwYuqWmD74
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