Te Puni Kōkiri supported the second bi-annual Whanganui Rangatahi Summit 2007. The main theme of the summit was to encourage the celebration of Whanganuitanga through whanaungatanga and kotahitanga. Toi Māori was the main medium to inspire learning and participation among rangatahi.

During the two-day summit the Whanganui War Memorial Hall hosted more than 120 rangatahi, who worked with local traditional artists.

The Rangatahi Summit was part of the “Mai te Pūtake ki te Kopounga” – Whanganui Rangatahi Succession Strategy. The strategy is aimed to assist rangatahi to develop and grow their individual strengths towards achieving their life goals.