Developed through insights
As with many journeys, the evolution of Kia Hākinakina has been predicated on continual collection of insights and understanding of best practice and impact from a number of areas.
Formative concepts
The formative concepts of the regional approach were established through existing team-wide intellectual property, internal insights, and research from Otago University, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health.
This was alongside outside expertise from Dr Libby Paterson (Victoria University, Wellington), who provided guidance around Kaiako support and curriculum alignment.
Leading thinking, applied locally
As time has passed, access to leading international expertise has heightened the development of the Kia Hākinakina approach and its impact. Through leading an innovative new National Development Plan for New Zealand Cricket, the Kia Hākinakina GM explored cultural and social approaches to physical activity, gaining expert knowledge of a range of impactful community development concepts.
Dr Ian Renshaw
Non-linear pedagogy and functional movement.
Dr Barrie Gordon
A Values approach through Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility (Hellison, 1973).
Dr Craig Harrison
Concepts around environmental design, personal exploration and personal wellbeing.
Supporting Kōhine Hauora
2024 saw Kia Hākinakina assume the mantle as lead for the Puāwai project (previously under the auspice of the Shift Foundation). The project has a specific focus on allowing Kōhine (young women) to engage and enhance their Hauora (wellbeing).
This has allowed wider integration of Te Ao and Te Reo Māori, as well as principles derived from Te Whare Tapa Whā (Māori health model, Sir Mason Durie, 1984).
Aligned with significant collation of participant voice and feedback, Kia Hākinakina is effectively placed to positively impact wide sections of the community.
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