Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe, a place that holds deep cultural significance, is in dire need of rejuvenation. Years of human activities have taken a toll on its mauri, affecting the delicate balance of its ecosystem and causing the Toheroa shellfish, a taonga and indicator of beach health, to face severe challenges. The time for change is now, as our collective efforts have fallen short, and we cannot afford to continue with "business as usual" approaches.

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​Supported by the Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe Board this three-day wānanga aims to ignite systems-change action and restore the mauri of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe. We will employ the "Future Search" method, which enables large and diverse groups to come together, validate a common mission, take ownership of their actions, and foster commitment to implementation.

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​This wānanga will gather participants from the entire system that relies on the ongoing health of Te Oneroa-a-Tōhe. Tangata whenua, rangatahi, local communities, wairua tapū, landowners and users, fisheries and aquaculture, agencies, tourism stakeholders, and knowledge holders encompassing both mātauranga (indigenous knowledge) and science will bring their voices to the table.​