<p>On 18 July 2023, Whakauae was invited to speak at the Kanapu Hui Hihiri hosted by Te Kaahui o Rauru, Whanganui. Kanapu can be translated as lightening or instantaneous glow and is the name of an initiative designed and led by Ng&#257; Pae o te Maramatanga (NPM) M&#257;ori Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE).</p>