Wilberforce Foundation

✨ Waitangi: A Treaty of Hope – Tauranga Moana ✨

Join us for a powerful evening of reflection, kōrero, and inspiration as we commemorate the bicentenary of the arrival into Tauranga Moana of Henry Williams (Karuwhā) — trader, peacemaker, and missionary.

📜 “The Treaty began as a visionary hope. This is an evening to rekindle that hope.”

Hear from distinguished speakers:
🎤 Sir Joe Williams (Supreme Court Judge)
🎤 Dr. Alistair Reese (Historian & Theologian)
🎤 Plus inspiring voices from Tauranga Secondary Schools Speech Competition winners

📅 Thursday 25th June
🕖 7:00pm
📍 Holy Trinity, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga

🎟 Tickets: $10
👧🏽 Under 18: FREE
👉 Available at: www.httvenues.nz

**** And don’t forget to check out SAM CARPENTER at 1pm at THE ELMS on the same day - his lecture will be spectacular!

Come and be part of a meaningful conversation about our past, present, and future — and the hope that still lives within Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Tēnā koutou. We’re pleased to share that the Wilberforce Foundation Scholarship Panel met today. The meeting was both inspiring and productive, as the panel reviewed outstanding applicants whose leadership, service, and character reflect the values of the Foundation.

We look forward to announcing the new 2025 Wilberforce Scholars soon — future leaders who will continue to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Ngā mihi nui to our panel members for their time, wisdom, and commitment to this kaupapa.

We’d like to once again thank Andrew Saunders for his time chairing the panel over the years and we’d like to now announce and celebrate the appointments of Holika Uhila and Jade Hohaia as the new Co-Chairs.

Mīharo rawa!

October Lunch & Learn
Chris Clarke and Jay Ruka will explore the opportunities alive to Jay as the pioneering director of Te Manu Hononga: Sir Paul Reeves Centre, an education initiative inspired by the life and work of Sir Paul Reeves.
Jay will share the journey of creating the Sir Paul Reeves Centre, the opportunities it offers, and how peace and reconciliation are key focus points for us all—moving forward as a nation, as a for-purpose sector, and as people who love Jesus.
🗓 Monday 13th October
🕛 12pm – 1pm
Bring your lunch, tune in, and be part of the conversation!
Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fwW9QRQbS9CZl58_xYX1CA #/