Dale Husband Sheridan Waitai: Taiātea: Indigenous Voices Unite to Protect Te Moana Nui a KiwaRole Funding:A powerful gathering of Indigenous knowledge, leadership, and collective responsibility is underway with Taiātea: Gathering of the Oceans Voices, Views and Leadership-a 10-day wānanga bringing together 20 leading Indigenous thinkers from across the Pacific and beyond. At the heart of Taiātea is a shared commitment to protect and restore Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, recognised not only as an ocean, but as a living ancestor connecting Indigenous peoples across vast distances. A key strength of Taiātea lies in its role in strengthening global Indigenous leadership networks. These connections are seen as essential for protecting Te Moana Nui a Kiwa, which itself ignores colonial boundaries. As Taiātea unfolds, its message is clear: safeguarding Te Moana Nui a Kiwa requires Indigenous knowledge, unity, and leadership-now and for generations to come.