Co-creating solutions with our communities 

In October 2024, Darlene, Emily, Lisa and Timara took part in a transformative Facilitating Effective Catchment Groups course during the Waimārama Mountains to Sea Wānanga. Catchment groups often include a mix of personalities and aspirations—so how can we create unity, direction, and action? 

Thanks to Helen, Michelle, and Nicholas from Facilitate Aotearoa, we learned how the right tools and frameworks can bring structure and purpose to even the most diverse groups. It turns out effective facilitation is both an art and a science—and these skills are transferable to all kinds of collaborative mahi. 

“There’s a framework to stick to, but it’s the subtle nuances that bring it to life.” – Dr Emily Roberts, Wai Connector, Te Kāhui o Taranaki 

To empower more groups in Taranaki, we brought Facilitate Aoteaora to Ngāmotu in May 2025 to host another training session equipping participants with effective tools to co-create solutions with the many communities they serve.