WHAT WILL YOU TAKE AWAY FROM AN AGM/WORKSHOP WEEKEND?

Towards the end of our great AGM/Workshop weekend everyone was asked to write down one or more things they would take away from the weekend. Here they are - in no particluar order.

• The process of interps development can be just as important as the outcome.
• Building relationships with iwi
• Renewed enthusiasm and energy for my current iwi projects and reinforcement that we are working in the “right” ways.
• KISS—simplicity rules
• PARTNERSHIP—talk early and honestly
• The beauty of guided walks is learning can be 2 way guideßàvisitors
• Enjoyed meeting you all
• Use such [Maori] images only if shared with you by takata whenua. They’re not common property!
• Don’t stick to the easy path.  Look, listen, and only then talk!
• Thinking about the process of working with iwi
• Thinking about how to make it fun—not everything needs to be taken seriously
• Inspired by people.  Feel privileged to be part of this!
• Keep the fire warm, start iwi consultation, keep it going, fun with digital, learn more…
• Media options for small spaces
• Appropriate and meaningful consultation processes
• Have fun and add humour
• Titi tastes delicious
• Rethinking a concept—majorly
• Connections!
• Appreciation for unique and unusual challenges
• Encouragement to keep risking and trying
• Great ideas for new projects and solutions
• Productive conversations and relationships established
• The rock art was a revelation.
• Learnt? Take time. Speak to the right people.
• Understanding that I’m not alone in terms of making mistakes re: cultural consultation
• Catching up with people and projects.
• Put the visitor first—understand who you are telling the story to.
• Keep it simple.
• Greater knowledge of our original art galleries and their uniqueness.
• The increasing role of digital media in interpretation.
• Working with iwi in partnership.
• Maybe use our museum to host Pechakucha sessions so I can steal lots of great ideas.
• Develop a clear programme before embarking on a Facebook campaign
• Keep growing in our relationships with iwi (and everyone else).