Navigating Kiwi Culture out of a Traditional Pasifika world
Mareta born and raised in Hamilton by her awesome Cook Islands parents, Ere Ford and the late George Ford meant life at home wasnt your typical Kiwi home. Mareta grew up in a community of mostly Europeans and NZ Maori, but living in a very traditional Cook Islands home. Mareta learnt very quickly that life outside her home, had different rules, values and life was not the same as in her home.
In this workshop she will explore identifying barriers that non-kiwis face living in NZ and how to best work with young people battling with church/family traditions and making sense of these.
Interactive Workshop
Discussion
General Interest
Mareta Ford – Senior Community Advisor, Hamilton City Council
Mareta Ford has been working for the Community Development and Leisure Unit for over 13yrs – supporting communities to become the best they can be. Mareta likes to think that her work helps put hands and legs on the community dreams. Mareta is currently leading a team of six Community Advisors, serving the Hamilton City communities. Her passion and love for young people is a huge motivator in her role to ensure her team is kept relevant, safe and also be the best they can be!