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Te Rerenga ā Kuaka
Embodying Collective Vision and Leadership
Gain the foresight to lead with purpose—rise to the heavens with the Kuaka and see the horizon of collective vision.
Overview
Te Rerenga a Kuaka: Collective Vision
Begin your leadership journey with the flight of the Kuaka. This course explores how leadership begins with the collective vision that guides the way forward. Just as the Kuaka migrate across vast distances, leaders must set a clear path while embracing the wisdom of the collective.
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Course Objectives
Te Rerenga ā Kuaka is the first step in the Te Kawa o Ngā Atua trilogy, focusing on Collective Vision as the foundation of leadership. Inspired by the Kuaka’s great migration, this course explores how leadership is rooted in Pūrākau (traditional stories) Whanaungatanga (connection), Wairuatanga (spiritual connection), and collective responsibility. Leadership in Māori Earth Knowledge is not about individual authority but about guiding and sustaining the collective, ensuring that vision is ethical, inclusive, and resilient. Through a five-week structured journey, learners will align their leadership with the natural rhythms of the environment, understanding that true leadership is a cycle of learning, adaptation, and returning with knowledge for the benefit of future generations.
Course Outline
Week 1
Te Manutaki - The Call to Journey
Whakataukī: Ko wai ka kite i te hua o te Kuaka?
Proverb: Who has seen the egg of the Kuaka?
Leadership Insight
True vision begins with recognising unseen potential. Like the unseen egg of the Kuaka, the most powerful leadership starts with deeply founded connections and a commitment to the collective journey before movement begins.
Key Concept
Leadership begins with connection, identity, and vision. The Kuaka plants half of its heart in Aotearoa before setting out on its journey—symbolising commitment to origins before seeking new horizons.
Core Learnings
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Understanding connection as the foundation of leadership.
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Defining Kawa—what is collective vision, and why is it critical?
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Developing a long-term leadership vision that is ethical, inclusive, and intergenerational.
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Recognising that leadership is about seeing beyond the present moment.
Week 2
Te Manukura - The Pathway Forward
Whakataukī: Te Kuaka mārangaranga, kotahi manu i tau ki te tāhuna, tau atu, tau atu rā.
Proverb: The godwit flock has arisen; one bird has come to rest on the sandbank, and others will follow.
Leadership Insight
A leader must be willing to step forward first, even when the path is uncertain. The Kuaka teaches us that leadership is not about self-direction alone, but about inspiring others to follow with trust and confidence.
Key Concept
A leader does not walk alone—collective vision must be unified and clearly communicated. Like the Kuaka following the sun’s path, leadership must ensure alignment in direction and purpose.
Core Learnings
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Trust is essential—leaders must learn to trust in their own vision and the wisdom of others.
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Navigation and adaptability—leaders must balance planning with the ability to adjust to new realities.
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Guidance from ancestral knowledge—learning from those who came before.
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Courage and vulnerability in leadership—stepping into responsibility with humility.
Week 3
Te Rīrīwaka - Leadership Through Change
Whakataukī: Ka ngaro te kūaka ki te moana, ka kitea ai i te tāhuna.
Proverb: The Kuaka disappears into the sea, but is seen again on the sandbank.
Leadership Insight
True leadership is tested in the unseen moments—through hardship, solitude, and uncertainty. Like the Kuaka crossing vast oceans, leaders must endure challenges, adapt to change, and trust in their vision. Though they may struggle in the journey, they will emerge stronger, ready to lead once more.
Key Concept
A leader is not alone, but their greatest tests are faced in solitude. Like the Kuaka crossing the ocean, leadership requires trust, resilience, and the wisdom to adapt while staying true to vision.
Core Learnings
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Endurance and Trust – Leaders trust their vision and persevere through hardship.
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Adaptability in Change – Strong leaders adjust without losing sight of Kawa.
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Growth Through Challenge – Hardship is a teacher, shaping resilient leaders.
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Strength in Vulnerability – True strength comes from recognising and overcoming limits.
Week 4
Te Rakakao - Navigating Challenges
Whakataukī: Ka kitea a Matariki, kua maoka te hinu kūaka.
Proverb: When Matariki is seen, the fat of the Kuaka is ready.
Leadership Insight
Preparation, endurance, and patience are vital for success. Just as the Kuaka builds its strength before migration, a leader must develop resilience, wisdom, and perseverance before taking on greater responsibilities.
Key Concept
Challenges test the strength of leadership. Just as Kuaka navigate turbulent winds and elements, leaders must endure hardship, opposition, and change while keeping their vision intact.
Core Learnings
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Recognising opposition as a natural part of leadership.
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How leaders adapt to and overcome challenges without losing focus.
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Understanding how to navigate difficult situations while staying true to purpose.
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Building resilience as an individual and within a collective.
Week 5
Te Karoro - Returning with Knowledge
Whakataukī: Kua kite te kōhanga Kuaka?
Proverb: Who has seen the nest of the Kuaka?
Leadership Insight
True leadership is not about personal achievement—it is about creating a lasting impact. Just as the Kuaka returns to where it began, leaders must ensure the wisdom gained is shared, strengthening the next generation.
Key Concept
Leadership is a cycle of learning, transformation, and return. The Kuaka does not complete its journey for itself alone—it returns to Aotearoa, ensuring knowledge and strength are passed forward.
Core Learnings
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Understanding that leadership is an ongoing cycle of learning, teaching, and legacy-building.
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Why vision must be intergenerational—not just for the present, but for future generations.
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Ensuring that leadership wisdom is passed forward to sustain collective vision.
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Final reflections on personal leadership growth throughout the module.
