Excel Rotorua Update

Piki Thomas receives Minister of Health Volunteer Award

A Tribute to Talei

COVID-19 Testing Continues – Waitetī Marae

TĀHEKE MARAE RECEIVE WHĀNAU FOR COVID-19 TESTING

TE ARAWA WHĀNAU ORA URGE IWI TO TAKE LEAD

Community looking after each other during Covid-19

Te Arawa Whānau Ora CEO, Lorraine Hetaraka, and project manager Hinemoa Wetere, visited Kaingaroa last week where the entire village is undergoing a transformation.

Hand sanitiser delivered to kura kaupapa

Five of Whānau Ora’s staunchest advocates launch legal action against Government

Dame Tariana, Dame Naida Glavish, Dame Iritana Tawhiwhirangi, Lady Tureiti Moxon and Whānau Ora commissioning chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait have filed a Waitangi Tribunal claim under urgency.

Pull of maramataka leads Rotorua’s Jade Kameta to China

Our Healthy Families Rotorua team member Jade takes the maramataka to China

Local nurse wins scholarship to attend respiratory conference in Spain

Community respiratory nurse specialist, Noelene Rapana, is flying to Spain this week (24th September 2019) to represent Korowai Aroha Health Centre and Te Arawa Whānau Ora at the European Respiratory Society Annual Congress in Madrid.

Maramataka – a first for workplace wellbeing September 2 2019

Awhi Rotorua (comprising of Te Arawa Whānau Ora, Healthy Families Rotorua & Kōwhai Health Associates were recently awarded the WorkWell Silver Standard Accreditation.

Paeārahi Forum August 2019

Our Te Arawa Whānau Ora paeārahi met this week for their quarterly forum to discuss a range of issues which directly affect our work with whānau. It’s also an opportunity to discuss practice issues and talk about workshops and networking within the community.

Pāora Te Hurihanganui: an interview on the Te Arawa Awards July 26 2019

While whakapapa might get you in the running for a Te Arawa Award, it’s your contribution to iwi that’ll make you a true contender.

Not one more Māori child should be left in isolation from her/his whānau July 19 2019

In 1983 a policy called Mātua Whangai was launched. Three years later the report Puao-te-ata-tū came out. Mātua Whangai was disestablished in 1992 - why? Puao-te-ata-tū has never been actioned - why not? Helen Leahy shares her opinion.

The hui after the Hui July 15 2019

An historic hui about Oranga Tamariki on Saturday 13th July 2019 saw a huge turn out and demonstrates just how long Māori have been concerned about its uplift policy.

Dame Tariana Turia: an interview on Whānau Ora – May 29 2019

Whānau Ora is based on a philosophy that we could all practice and benefit from. It has recently received a positive government review - yet it's architect says that after ten years, it still hasn't reached it's potential. Please click the link below for the full article.

Sisterhood supporting young mums

A new programme is providing a fun, safe and supportive environment for young and expectant mothers.

Māori men standing strong with Tāne Takitu Ake

Congratulations to to the 19th cohort who recently graduated from Tāne Takitu Ake run by Korowai Aroha.

Waka Ama bringing people together

It was another successful year of waka ama with nearly 1800 students taking part in the Te Wananga o Aotearoa Waka Ama National Secondary School Championships.

Normalising Maramataka Māori

This infographic explains the moon phase known as Huna, it’s influence on the environment and the relevance to a setting within Healthy Families Rotorua.

Preparing for flu season

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao are urging whānau to be prepared for what is predicted to be a hard- hitting influenza season.

Whānau Ora for all

The Minister for Whānau Ora says he’s keen for Whānau Ora to be seen as a service delivery model for the whole community, not just Māori and Pacific Island families.

Co-design hui looks to Māori solutions for Maternal Health

On Wednesday 4 April 2018, Healthy Families Rotorua facilitated a co-design hui between Maternal Health Service Providers in Rotorua aimed at co-ordinating a collaborative approach to address the multiple needs of the sector in Rotorua.

Building a community of practice

Healthy Families Rotorua will hold a Maramataka wananga in Rotorua in May to bring together practitioners and champions of Maramataka. There will also be a follow up wananga at a later date.

Wai Warriors kick-off first K-Day at Lake Okareka

Our Wai Warriors enjoyed a series of fun, team bonding activities at Lake Okareka during their first Kaitiakitanga Day (K-Day) on Sunday 25th February.

First nation youth conference inspires

Sharing culture and information from an indigenous perspective was part of a First Nation youth conference in Canada involving several Te Arawa Whānau Ora collective providers.

Monthly screening evening proposed #SmearYourMea

Korowai Aroha have had a great response to the online cervical cancer screening kaupapa.

Normalising Maramataka Māori

This infographic explains the moon phase known as Oturuturu, it’s influence on the environment and the relevance to a setting within Healthy Families Rotorua.

Call for Papers: 2018 Special Issue: Mātauranga Māori shaping marine and freshwater futures

New Zealand Journal of Marine and Freshwater Research is calling for papers for a 2018 Special Issue entitled Mātauranga Māori shaping marine and freshwater futures.

Kapa haka wahine leads smear test challenge #SmearYourMea

Te Arawa women are being encouraged to ‘Smear Your Mea’ to raise awareness and encourage wahine to have a smear test.

Normalising Maramataka Māori

This infographic explains the moon phase known as Tamateawhakapau, it’s influence on the environment and the relevance to a setting within Healthy Families Rotorua.

Journey retraces ancestors’ footprints

Learning history, whakapapa and working with others are just some of the benefits rangatahi experience on the Te Arawa Journey.

Intergenerational sharing: Reaping what you sow

A simple planting of kumara tipu (seedling) at the Te Puea Orchard turned into an amazing opportunity for intergenerational knowledge sharing and a heartwarming example of a collaborative effort between community and local organisations.

Celebrating champions against violence

Local kahukura (champions) who take a stand against family violence were celebrated at the E Tu Whanau & White Ribbon Community day.

Enjoying the water these holidays

Te Waiariki Purea Trust is offering a free, three-day holiday programme for rangatahi. The Breakaway Water World 2018 event, will be held in January and opened to young people aged 11 to 17-years-old.

To stop smoking, is hard but NOT impossible

It’s about Hauora Māori, and it’s about whapakapa. Quitting smoking is the one change in your life that will have the biggest impact on your health, as well as that of your whānau. Quitting smoking can be hard, but it’s not impossible.

Ocean calling for rangatahi

Tricky tips for healthier chips

Healthy Families Rotorua connected local Rotorua businesses and organisations with the Chip Group, who train operators with techniques and tips for cooking deep fried food particularly fried chips.

Te Arawa celebrates

It was a celebration of iwi achievement at the annual Te Arawa Awards. Organised by Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa, more than 300 people attended the gala event held at Te Puia.

High schools connecting with Ki o Rahi

Rangatahi will be reconnecting with their culture and having fun with a weekly Ki o Rahi module organised by Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa.

Webinar: Treaty Voyages – How’s Your Organisation Faring?

How is your organisation faring? Applying the Treaty of Waitangi in your organisation is a journey. Whether your voyage is well underway or you’re wondering how to start, this webinar will provide guidance.

Youth rising up with new website

A youth driven website encouraging the community and young people to ‘Rise Up’ has been launched.

Wai Warriors: Guardians of Waiariki

Healthy Families Rotorua and Te Arawa Whānau Ora Collective Impact Team are collaborating on the 'Wai Warriors' initiative which focuses on co-designing activities with rangatahi (13 – 15 years).

Trust celebrates 30th birthday celebrations

Since it started 30 years ago, thousands of young people have been supported by Te Waiariki Purea Trust’s work

Co-design and Māori Development, with Rangimārie Mules

Co-design can rapidly empower people in your community to achieve their full potential, creating positive change by engaging them in the design of real projects.

Make your workplace Good4Work

Good4Work is an exciting new workplace wellbeing tool that’s great for your business and your people.

Helping build stronger whānau

As part of their Youth Service contract through Ministry of Social Development, all clients are required to complete a budgeting course and those with children must also complete a parenting course. Until recently these were being delivered by contractors.

Nurses make a difference at Korowai Aroha Health Centre

Nurses across the region are broadening their roles in clinical care – and Korowai Aroha Health Centre is a shining example of how this is helping patients.

Korowai Aroha: A GP’s perspective

Korowai Aroha GP Mike Tustin says the centre has worked hard to involve nurses in clinical roles that fit in with Rotorua Area Primary Health Services (RAPHS’) quality plan.

Ka pai Glass Guys

Community support is strong in helping Ka Pai Kai Rotorua successfully provide and deliver healthy and affordable lunches to Rotorua schools.

Fruit Growing for Whānau

A free fruit tree pruning session was held for whānau following the success of the My Backyard Garden Project.

Celebration of iwi success

Nominations have flooded in for the Te Arawa Awards which recognises iwi success and achievement.

Rangatahi exhibit their creativity

A group of youth from an alternative education centre in Rotorua are sharing their personal stories through art in the latest exhibition in the Rotorua Lakes Council Galleria.

International ties strengthened at festivals

A contingent of kaihoe, artists, carvers and performers representing Te Arawa have returned from an international indigenous festival and games.

Drive to open education doorway

Rangatahi will be gaining an insight into new and exciting careers with an education drive through Te Waiariki Purea Trust.

Programme to help empower parents

Empowering parents and developing positive family relationships is the aim of the Incredible Years parenting programme hosted by Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao.

Ka Pai Kai launches

Rotorua students will soon have the opportunity to have healthy and affordable lunches delivered to school through the collaborative efforts of the social enterprise programme, Ka Pai Kai Rotorua.

Te Arawa Awards Nominations close soon!

Nominations for the Te Arawa Awards 2017 CLOSE on Friday the 28th of July, which means you have only a few days left to nominate for these awards.

Find your future

Free course to help with career pathways

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao is on the move

The offices of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao will be located next month.

Lifewise ki Te Arawa – Vacancy Mental Heath and Addictions

Lifewise ki Te Arawa, Rotorua Community Mental Health and Addictions are seeking a dynamic person to join Lifewise's small team.

Reminder about public consultation on draft strategy to prevent suicide & extension of the consultation period

Public consultation on a draft suicide prevention strategy is currently underway. Consultation started on 12 April 2017 and is now open until Monday 26 June 2017.

Big win for Te Arawa

The New Zealand U20 men’s netball team were triumphant in their recent trans-Tasman tournament to the delight of their biggest supporters - Te Arawa Whanau Ora Paeārahi.

New initiative to help rangatahi into jobs

Te Waiariki Purea Trust have launched a new initiative to support rangatahi to be employment ready.

Collaboration sees community enjoy free feijoas

Healthy Families Rotorua have been involved in gathering and distributing feijoa to the community through the generosity of Ngai Tahu Tourism.

Te Maramataka survey

Healthy Families Rotorua is running a survey to gauge community interest in learning about the Maori lunar calendar 'Te Maramataka' and associated activities such as planting, harvesting, fishing and hunting.

Maketu Health and Social Services Kaumātua Programme

Enjoying each other’s company, being active and hearing from guest speakers are just some of the benefits koeke who are on the Maketu Health and Social Services Kaumātua Programme experience.

Te Waiariki Purea hosts their biggest Waka Ama event of all time

Te Waiariki Purea Trust hosted the biggest NZ secondary schools waka ama competition in the event’s history.

Volunteers Wanted!

Healthy Families Rotorua have had a great response to their search for partners to trial the Ka Pai Kai programme which offers affordable, healthy school lunches in Rotorua.

Personal Development Award opening in July

Geyser Community Foundation applications are invited from any young person for whom a personal development opportunity (such as participating on the Spirit of Adventure or attending Outward Bound) would make a significance difference to their lives and help them reach their full potential.

Excellence Awards opening in July

The aims of the Geyser Community Foundation Excellence Awards are to acknowledge talented young people in the Rotorua and Taupo districts, and provide them with the opportunity to further their education, develop their potential and build leadership in our local communities.

Hawaiki Rising taking registrations

A life changing ocean-based Youth Development programme is taking registrations for 2017. Combining teamwork, learning and fun Hawaiki Rising voyagers will discover learning by way of the ocean.

First Steps with RBA™ – a free resource

In late March Sharon Shea (Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Hako) shared her expertise on Results Based Accountability™ a commonsense process that can help organisations to demonstrate how their vision, mission and strategic priorities are linked to people’s wellbeing.

Mums

In the course of my work as paeārahi for Te Arawa Whānau Ora, I often meet women who talk about the profound sadness they live with when losing their Mum to breast cancer.

Ka Pai Kai Rotorua

Healthy Families Rotorua is looking for partners to trial offering affordable, healthy school lunches in Rotorua.

More putea funding opportunties

Community, Sports and Recreation Fund - Deadline extended

Youth in Civil Defense – Exercise Whakaari

In late 2016 the Ministry of Youth Development approved a one-off grant of up to $50,000 to support involvement of youth in civil defence.

#YES2017 inspires hundreds of young people to become entrepreneurs

Over 130 students from 6 central Bay of Plenty high schools attended The Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme Enterprise Day (E-Day) today in Rotorua where students were introduced to the first stages of starting their own businesses.

Nominations for the New Zealand Youth Awards 2017 now open

These Awards recognise and celebrate young New Zealanders who have achieved outstanding results, as well as those who have made a significant contribution towards supporting young people in their communities.

2017 Māori Education Trust scholarships now open

The 2017 Māori Education Trust (MET) scholarship round is now open.

Te Arawa Whānau Ora Breast and Cervical Screening Support Services

TAWO have appointed June Grant as Screening Paeārahi (facilitator) to continue supporting women through the screening pathways for breast and cervical screening services.

Breasts!

Now that I have your undivided attention, here is my story…

A new service at Ngati Pikiao Health – Jadelle Contraceptive Implants

Two staff have recently been trained to offer Jadelle insertion and removal. Hine Loughlin a Nurse Practitioner and Katrina Maaka our Registered Nurse who works with hapū mama and pepi both are at Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao.

Pikiao Rūnanga helps rangatahi prepare for independence

As part of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao's NCEA Youth Education incentive programme they are able to give 11 rangatahi the opportunity to study and sit for their Learners License as part of their NCEA level 2 credits.

Local children enjoy Te Arawa Journey programme

Meeting new people, learning about their ancestors and overcoming fears are just some of the reasons kids are enjoying a local programme.

Welcome Mapihi!

Healthy Families Rotorua welcomed their new manager Mapihi Rahuruhi to their team in October.

Health & Wellness Award Winners!

Healthy Families Rotorua would like to congratulate Ngongotaha Early Learning Centre on winning the inaugural Health & Wellness category in the Westpac Rotorua Business Excellence Awards held on October 15.

Engineering Cadetship now on offer

This exciting opportunity is a collaborative partnership with the Ngati Whakaue Education Endowment Trust Board and Rotorua Lakes Council.

Informal kōrero on the effects of ‘P’ within our community

Whānau are invited to an informal presentation about the drug 'P' or methanphetamine.

St Faith’s Church needs help

For nearly 2 years a dedicated team of Kai Awhina have welcomed visitors to our historic church.

Ngāti Whakaue puna has 2 openings

Te Puna Akoranga o Ngāti Whakaue is a bi-lingual, iwi initiated early education model. We offer a uniquely designed Ngāti Whakaue curriculum into which Te Whāriki is interwoven.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao & Korowai Aroha take health checks to the marae

In late September Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao and Korowai Aroha have been working in the community to bring free health checks to whānau, hapū, iwi and marae.

Calls to keep Māori men’s health programme

Former participants of Māori a well-being programme are calling for its continuation. Tāne Takitū Ake, a four year pilot-programme run by Te Korowai Aroha has helped over 100 men and it is nearing its end.

Pikiao Rūnanga offers new Health365 portal

It’s your health. Manage it online 24/7. Ngāti Pikiao Health Services now offers a new free online service

Te Arawa recognises success

The 2016 Te Arawa Awards ceremony were held last month at Te Puia recognising and celebrating outstanding achievements within Te Arawa.

Secure Your Future – Advance Your Skills Today!

For whānau living in Tauranga - Do you have a keen interest in computing and want to make a rewarding career of it? Or are you looking to enhance your current IT skills and knowledge for future career opportunities?

Introduction to RBA™: Make a measurable difference

Learn about Results Based Accountability™ (RBA™) from one of New Zealand’s experts.

Need support with your finances?

Te Roopu a Iwi o Te Arawa (Maatua Whāngai) offers free and confidential financial advice in te reo Māori or in English and can support whānau to better manage their money.

Need legal advice?

Have you found yourself in a sticky situation or need professional legal advice?

Big Win for Rotorua

A Rotorua Lakes Council community facility has helped secure a major win in the battle against SSBs (sugar sweetened beverages) and unhealthy vending machines.

Help us to protect the treasured Kaituna River

The Kaituna River and its catchment are taonga (treasures) – valued for its clean water, healthy ecosystems, unique landscape, natural beauty, cultural and recreational values.

Ngā Hua a Tāne Rore – Knowing and showing the the value of kapa haka

FREE WEBINAR - Monday 19th September 2016 12.30pm

Maketu Hauora dedicates new facility

The sun shone brightly on the dedication of the new Maketu Health and Social Services facility.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao launches new website

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao have just launched their new website and Facebook page. The newly revamped website, is modern and bold and weaves together beautiful Te Arawa faces and places with information related to the health and social services they provide to the community.

Maatua Whangai create new online presence

Te Roopu a Iwi o Te Arawa Charitable Trust - also known as Maatua Whāngai have just launched their first ever website.

Tikanga Ririki Parenting Programme

Te Roopu a Iwi o Te Arawa Charitable Trust - also known as Maatua Whāngai - is an approved Iwi/Māori Social Service provider that delivers a range of services and programmes to the community.

Healthy Families Nutritionist selected to take part in international leadership programme

Huge congratulations to Healthy Families Rotorua nutritionist and health promoter Jasmin Jackson who is one of just 20 nutritionists from across NZ, Australia and the Pacific Islands selected to take part in the Oceanic Nutrition Leadership Programme (ONLP).

Love healthy kai?

Do you want to be involved with a group working towards making healthy, local, affordable food more accessible to our community?

New Scholarships to benefit Te Arawa descendents

The Beverley Anaru Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the whānau of Beverley Ratene Anaru QSM in her memory and as an enduring contribution to the educational achievement of Te Arawa descendants.

Interested in a career in the IT industry?

As our society stands on the brink of the technological revolution known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution we must understand that it will fundamentally transform the way we live, work and play in the future. Positioning now, means you can catch the next big wave.

A Vision for Indigenous Evaluation: A framework for increasing participation and control by Indigenous peoples

You are invited to register to this free webinar. On Tuesday 12th July 2016 11.00am. Nan Wehipeihana and Dr Chelsea Grootveld will present a live, interactive 60-minute webinar via Google Hangouts.

“Walking the Talk” – Korowai Aroha receives Gold accreditation

Korowai Aroha has just received the Gold Accreditation for the WorkWell programme. The Korowai Aroha team started the journey back in October 2011 working towards bronze accreditation through to April 2016 having achieved Gold accreditation.

World Suicide Prevention Conference makes waves worldwide

Rotorua took centre stage for indigenous suicide prevention. The inaugural World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference commenced last week at Rotorua Energy Events Centre and ran for three days.

Health & Wellbeing in Business Award launched in Rotorua

Rotorua businesses that take good care of their staff are to be recognised with a new award.

FREE CV & Job Planning Service

Do you need a CV or would you like your CV reviewed, improved or overhauled?

Counting What Matters: The size and significance of the New Zealand not-for-profit sector 

This 30-minute, interactive ‘seminar at your desk’ will take place on Google Hangouts on Air.  Places are free of charge. There will be opportunities to ask questions of the presenters as we go.

Tane Takitu Ake wins award for innovation

Tane Takitu Ake, an innovative programme aimed at helping Māori men gain the tools needed to become better fathers, husbands and leaders, has been acknowledged for both its innovation and success.

Korowai Aroha Survey – “How to quit smoking”

Korowai Aroha is wanting to know how they can best help whānau give up smoking.

Māori and Pasifika Trade Training

Recruiting is now on for semester 2 Māori & Pasifika Trade Training courses.

Game Club – Rotorua Youth Centre

The Rotorua Youth Centre is inviting whānau to join their weekly Game Club.

Song competition promotes positive change

No matter how big or small, we can all make a difference and be responsible for creating positive change within our own whanau, hapu, iwi and community.

Free Fitness Sessions – Free Fit Rotorua

Fri 13 May 2016 6:00pm - 7:00pm

The 2016 Free Child Injury Prevention Workshop Series

Safekids Aotearoa and Taupō Safekids Coalition warmly invite you to attend the 2016 Child Injury Prevention Workshop Series being hosted in Taupō.

Rotorua Careers Expo & Enterprise Hub

The Rotorua Careers Expo is your chance to find out about all the great career options available to you, and the education, training, and employment pathways to help get you there!

Subsidies available for low-income families wanting clean heat

NEW - Low Income Subsidy Additional low-income heating and insulation subsidies

Service Profile – Breakaway Holiday Programme

Te Waiariki Purea holds holiday programmes for young people who would not normally be given the opportunity to attend holiday programme.

2016 Education Grants now open

2016 EDUCATION GRANTS Applications are now available

Te Arawa teamwork to restore wetland

Te Arawa Lakes Trust landowners started work with Bay of Plenty Regional and Western Bay of Plenty District Councils to restore the 22 hectare Whakapoukorero wetland, in Maketu, last week.

Turning the tide through healthy eating

Māori need to eat healthier to reduce cancer rates, says a Cancer Society representative.

Staff Wanted For New Child and Family Support Service

Tūākiri Charitable Trust is an Incorporated Society based in Rotorua, they were established to provide “Te Toa Matataki” programme, a residential care and transition to independence programme for young people aged between 12-17 in the Rotorua District who are in need of care and support as a result of criminal offending.

Tane Takitu Ake set for new intakes

“Tane Takitu Ake” which means “to stand up together as men” is the focus of this innovative programme. It's aim is to support Māori men helping other Māori men with high health and social needs to realise their full potential.

Rotorua Local Food Network

This is a real opportunity to make positive change for our most needy families - to get fresh fruit to our tamariki in schools; to get fresh fruit and veges to our homeless and whānau living on food bank or hunger relief charity donations...

From Vegie to Pickle – Pickling, preserving & chutney workshop

Whānau are welcome to attend this awesome workshop.

Free Driver Licence Courses

The Rotorua Youth Centre are holding free courses for rangatahi.

QUALIFIED ECE TEACHERS + needed

Opening in May 2016, Te Whare Whitinga o te Rā is a bi-lingual Early Childhood Centre with a Ngāti Te Roro o te Rangi curriculum. We are seeking two qualified ECE teacher’s and one non-qualified teacher to join our new centre.

Marae need to set healthy eating example for Maori says Pa cook

A Rotorua chef is changing the way he caters on marae in an effort to improve the health of Maori.

Programme seeks to strengthen rangatahi leadership

There are 5 spots still available for those interested in Te Papa Takaro's T.A.I.O.H.I programme. The programme focuses on rangatahi aged between 14-18, and runs Monday and Friday mornings 5:50am meeting at Te Koutu Marae.

Rotorua branch of the Women’s Health League is seeking new members

The Women’s Health League was founded in 1937. They are a community group and belong to a wider collective of WHL branches which spread from Gisborne to Te Teko to Rotorua. They promote the well-being of whānau, hapū and iwi and do this by grassroots-led initiatives. They are a voluntary organisation.

Feedback on management of our taonga requested

Te Komiti Whakahaere (Te Arawa Lakes Fisheries Management Committee) have extended invitations to members of Te Arawa to attend a series of hui

Healthy Families Rotorua Website Launched

Healthy Families Rotorua has which was launched in November 2015, has now launched their website.

2016 Māori Scholarships now open

The Māori Education Trust 2016 Scholarship Programme is now open and offers scholarships to Māori secondary school and tertiary students who meet the respective scholarships’ criteria.

Smokefree Grants now open

The Health Promotion Agency (HPA) is calling for applications for Smokefree Community Partnership grants. The grants are up to $4,500 and can be applied for by community groups and non-government organisations.

Māori Scholarships now open

The Māori Education Trust 2016 Scholarship Programme is now open and offers scholarships to Māori secondary school and tertiary students who meet the respective scholarships’ criteria.

Healthy Families Rotorua Launched

A dedicated prevention workforce tasked with bringing community leaders together in a united effort to prevent chronic disease in Rotorua was launched last week.

Hour of Code is back!

A local initiative focused on increasing opportunities for tamariki and rangatahi to learn to code is back this year during Computer Science Education Week.

Whānau Ora is priority

Te Ururoa Flavell discusses Whānau Ora...

Call for Student Enrollments – Certificate Māori Visual Arts/Whakairo

Are you interested, or can you think of any whanau members that may suit learning the traditional art of Whakairo Rakau, (Māori woodcarving)?

Need to measure your effectiveness?

A new website is being launched which seeks to support those working in Tangata Whenua, Voluntary and Community sectors to measure the change they are making in their communities.

New Bully Free Bro

DARCY HUNT BECOMES THE NEW BULLY FREE BRO!!!After two and a half years of working to empower the hearts of young and old in Rotorua, Bully Free Bro creator and coordinator Warren Tumarae, is handing down his role. Rotorua man Darcy Hunt is Tumarae's successor.

Health course ‘changed my life’

Rotorua man Victa Wilson feels like anything is possible after completing the Tane Takitu Ake programme run by Korowai Aroha reports Bridie Watson from the Rotorua Daily Post.

Te Arawa Award Winners Announced

Over 300 attended the Te Arawa Awards recently as Te Papa Takaro celebrated excellence in sport, cultural activities, service to the community, academia and positive contribution to whānau, hapū, iwi and marae.

National Certification in Suicide Intervention and Prevention

A great opportunity for those who may be interested in doing some study.

Healing our Spirit Worldwide

Preparations are underway for Aotearoa New Zealand to host international indigenous health conference – The Gathering

World Suicide Prevention Day BOOK LAUNCH: The Tree of Life by Heeni Morehu

Author, Heeni Morehu will talk about her most vulnerable experiences as a mother who has had to bury her two eldest sons. Kahu (17), died from severe injuries he sustained in a car accident, whilst Kahu's younger brother Hepa (died) by suicide 21 months later.

Te Papa Takaro hold Te Arawa Awards Rangatahi Wānanga

Te Papa Takaro o Te Arawa has been holding a series of wananga for aspiring rangatahi leaders.

Uru Rangi – Maori Technology Scholarship

A new initiative to lift the skills and participation of Māori in the digital/ICT industry – as employees, employers, entrepreneurs, investors and owners has just been announced.

Animation College Rotorua: FREE Foundation Course in Computer Graphics

Since coming to Rotorua, the newly launched Animation College now has over 15 Māori animators enrolled in their first year course.

High rates of Māori SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy) in Wellington prompt workforce and community gathering

Exceptionally high rates of Māori SUDI (Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy) have prompted a call to action hui being held at Kokiri Marae in Petone this Thursday 27 August.

Mental Health Foundation now Recruiting

Are you interested in a career in Mental Health?

New Site launched for parents and whānau

Whether it’s your first pēpi or your last, there’s always something to learn as a parent. Whānau are a big help, but most of us now visit the web to find out more.

Kōhanga Reo commended on taking part in the WERO Challenge

Congratulations to all Te Kōhanga Reo Teams who have taken up the WERO Challenge.

Rotorua Gyms celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Gyms in Rotorua are leading the way in their region in promoting Te Wiki o te Reo Māori by giving their members opportunities to learn te reo by coming up with innovative ways for their members to celebrate the Māori language.

Bully Free Bro branching out

After running in our community for two years no, the Bully Free Bro programme is looking to start expanding this year with a few big ideas in mind.

FREE Robotics & Computer Science workshops for year 9/10 Māori students

Digital Natives Academy (DNA is a non-profit set up by TangataWhenua.com) is set to run a series of FREE robotics and computer science workshops during the month of August for year 9s and 10s.

Waiariki offers new courses this semester

These courses which last for 16 weeks, are free and are a perfect opportunity for those 16 years (and older) to get a taste of tertiary education (at no cost) and to explore their career pathway options.

Te Arawa Awards 2015 – now open

Five weeks to go to get your nominations in for Te Arawa Awards 2015 e te iwi!! Te Papa Takaro have received a good number of nominations so far, but coordinator, Hana Tapiata says "keep them coming!!"

Healthy Families Rotorua – Creating Lasting Partnerships

Aotearoa New Zealand has one of the best health systems in the world, but it is under pressure from increasing rates of preventable chronic diseases.

Getting a handle on asthma – it could save a life

World Asthma Day 2015 took place on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 with Korowai Aroha’s Asthma service joining together with Asthma Rotorua to promote World Asthma Day at Rotorua Hospital.

Te Arawa Whānau Ora provider receives Community Award

TrustPower Rotorua Lakes Community Awards were announced recently with Te Waiariki Purea Trust acknowledged for their contribution to Education & Child/Youth Development.

Free GP visits for all children under 13 in Rotorua

Rotorua Area Primary Health Services (RAPHS) have confirmed all 18 of its general practices will offer free doctors' visits to children under the age of 13 from July.

Social Worker in Schools | Full Time

Are you a qualified and experienced Social Worker? Committed to making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Then we have the role for you.

Māori Health & Social Services Delegation travels to the US

Te Arawa Whānau Ora Chief Executive Officer, Ngaroma Grant was part of a high level Māori delegation that traveled to the US to gain first hand knowledge of how developing technologies in the Health and Social Service sectors might benefit whānau.

Caring for your Wharetangata

Korowai Aroha Health Centre needs your help whānau.

Top hepatitis care delivered locally

Over 50 Rotorua residents living with hepatitis B or C have been educated by a community hepatitis nurse and received a FibroScan assessment (liver ultrasound) during the last two months.

Teaching Vacancies at Te Koutu

He tūranga e wātea ana i te kura nei...

Te Arawa Whānau Ora committed to supporting whānau

Rangatahi Advisory Committee – Rangatahi wanted

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa invite rangatahi aged 14-18 to be part of the Rangatahi Advisory Committee for 2015.

Rotorua men skill up in the kitchen

(NZ Heart Foundation) Tane Takitu Ake is an innovative programme designed to help Maori men improve all aspects of their health.

Te Arawa Toiora 2015 – supporting Māori men

Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa is seeking Māori men 18 years and over within the Te Arawa rohe for the popular 15 week Te Arawa Toiora programme.

Free Feijoas for your Community

Groups are invited to collect and distribute feijoas donated by Agrodome for the community in May/June.

Paepae Wānanga o Ngāti Whakaue

The paepae wānanga will consist of 6 whare for the year with each whare being 5 weekly classes & a weekend noho marae.

Sir George Seymour College Rotorua campus Fee Free course starting soon

Sir George Seymour College is offering a fee FREE course in Tourism and Hospitality starting 4 May till 9th Oct 2015. It will provide students with an introduction to the tourism & hospitality industry.

Bid launched to help mums to quit smoking

The latest WERO Challenge is under way and this time hapū mothers are being urged to take part.

Te Arawa Games 2015

More than 1000 whānau came out to take part and support this year's Te Arawa Games.

Appointments to Community Trusts

The Associate Minister of Finance, Hon Paula Bennett is seeking nominations for positions on five Community Trusts.

Support for Volunteering Fund opens online

Community and Voluntary Sector Minister Jo Goodhew today announced a new funding round has opened for the Support for Volunteering Fund, and applications can now be lodged online.

Helping rangatahi gain NCEA credits

Do you have a 16 year old child or whanaunga who needs a little help with their school work and to gain credits to pass their NCEA?

Te Arawa Partnership Model

Because it’s such an important issue, the Rotorua Lakes Council is trying to do more than the legal requirements under the SCP and so RLC is getting out and about in the district giving Public Information Sessions to talk about the model and the process to help people get their submissions in before April 17.

The Treasury – Summer Internships (November 2015 – February 2016)

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?

Awhi Rotorua – Healthy Families NZ appoints Manager

The start of the New Year was marked at Awhi Rotorua - Healthy Families NZ by the appointment of a new Manager, Leanne Morehu (Te Whānau-ā-Apanui, Ngāi Tai).

The National Cervical Screening Programme is available to all women in New Zealand between 20 and 70 years old. Korowai Aroha can help.

As one of the most preventable of all cancers, there are two things you can do to prevent cervical cancer.

Māori connecting to their ancestral marae

Time, distance, and cost are the main reasons Māori don’t go to their ancestral marae more often, a Statistics New Zealand/Tatauranga Aotearoa infographic released recently shows.

Te Arawa Rangatakapu

An opportunity exists for twenty people to join the TE ARAWA RANGATAKAPU 2015 – EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAMME.

Te Arawa Cultural Values Online Survey

The Te Arawa Lakes Trust is leading a project to develop a “Te Arawa Cultural Values Framework” to fulfill the vision & Te Arawa-specific goals of the Rotorua Lakes Strategy.

Artists Wanted!

An exciting opportunity has come to Rotorua for budding artists. The first ever Animation College is being established which will offer two year Freelance Diploma in Applied Animation 2D with a possible June 2015 start date.

Forestry Scholarships now available

Kaingaroa Timberlands have an annual Scholarship for students studying a forestry related tertiary course.

Participatory Leadership Facilitation and Evaluation Workshop Series

Join in for a day of experiential learning.

Whakawahetu Protecting our Mokopuna Seminar Series 2015

Whakawhetū is running a one-day seminar in Rotorua during 2015, on Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI).

Ira Matatau Active Citizenship Programme

Ira Matatau is a rangatahi programme delivered by Te Waiariki Purea Trust.

NASA Scientists come to Te Takinga Marae

Rotoiti was buzzing this week as a group of NASA scientists were welcomed to Te Takinga Marae.

Tuwharetoa Marae Sports Challenge 2015

At the beginning of every year descendants of Tuwharetoa come together to compete in the Marae Sports challenge.

Save money on car relicensing!

You should already know that the cost of relicensing a vehicle drops substantially on 1 July 2015.

Free courses in Iwi/Māori Social Services

FREE Training Course

While you may not have heard much about what has been happening at Excel Rotorua, a great deal has been going on behind the scenes.

Articles and News within our Community

Piki Thomas receives Minister of Health Volunteer Award

A Tribute to Talei

COVID-19 Testing Continues – Waitetī Marae

TĀHEKE MARAE RECEIVE WHĀNAU FOR COVID-19 TESTING

TE ARAWA WHĀNAU ORA URGE IWI TO TAKE LEAD

Community looking after each other during Covid-19

Hand sanitiser delivered to kura kaupapa

Hygiene packs to be distributed until mid-June

Hygiene packs continue to be distributed

Hygiene Packs

Covid-19 response – Whānau Direct Funding

MEDIA RELEASE: Oranga Tamariki abuse power to punish Māori

Te Arawa Whānau Ora farewells our CEO of ten years

Five of Whānau Ora’s staunchest advocates launch legal action against Government

Pull of maramataka leads Rotorua’s Jade Kameta to China

Local nurse wins scholarship to attend respiratory conference in Spain

Maramataka – a first for workplace wellbeing September 2 2019

Paeārahi Forum August 2019

Pāora Te Hurihanganui: an interview on the Te Arawa Awards July 26 2019

Not one more Māori child should be left in isolation from her/his whānau July 19 2019

The hui after the Hui July 15 2019

Dame Tariana Turia: an interview on Whānau Ora – May 29 2019

Sisterhood supporting young mums

Māori men standing strong with Tāne Takitu Ake

Waka Ama bringing people together

Normalising Maramataka Māori

Preparing for flu season

Whānau Ora for all

Co-design hui looks to Māori solutions for Maternal Health

Building a community of practice

Wai Warriors kick-off first K-Day at Lake Okareka

First nation youth conference inspires

Monthly screening evening proposed #SmearYourMea

Normalising Maramataka Māori

Call for Papers: 2018 Special Issue: Mātauranga Māori shaping marine and freshwater futures

Kapa haka wahine leads smear test challenge #SmearYourMea

Normalising Maramataka Māori

Journey retraces ancestors’ footprints

Intergenerational sharing: Reaping what you sow

Celebrating champions against violence

Enjoying the water these holidays

To stop smoking, is hard but NOT impossible

Ocean calling for rangatahi

Tricky tips for healthier chips

Te Arawa celebrates

High schools connecting with Ki o Rahi

Webinar: Treaty Voyages – How’s Your Organisation Faring?

Youth rising up with new website

Wai Warriors: Guardians of Waiariki

Trust celebrates 30th birthday celebrations

Co-design and Māori Development, with Rangimārie Mules

Make your workplace Good4Work

Helping build stronger whānau

Nurses make a difference at Korowai Aroha Health Centre

Korowai Aroha: A GP’s perspective

Ka pai Glass Guys

Fruit Growing for Whānau

Celebration of iwi success

Rangatahi exhibit their creativity

International ties strengthened at festivals

Drive to open education doorway

Programme to help empower parents

Ka Pai Kai launches

Te Arawa Awards Nominations close soon!

Find your future

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao is on the move

Lifewise ki Te Arawa – Vacancy Mental Heath and Addictions

Reminder about public consultation on draft strategy to prevent suicide & extension of the consultation period

Big win for Te Arawa

New initiative to help rangatahi into jobs

Collaboration sees community enjoy free feijoas

Te Maramataka survey

Maketu Health and Social Services Kaumātua Programme

Te Waiariki Purea hosts their biggest Waka Ama event of all time

Volunteers Wanted!

Personal Development Award opening in July

Excellence Awards opening in July

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