Te Uira Māripi – Building Capability, Restoring Confidence
Te Uira Māripi is about building confidence where there once was none. Through hands-on wānanga, whānau are learning how to break down and prepare meat…
Filling the kete: rangatahi, rain, and the rhythm of the moana
What began as a rainy day in the office turned into something much deeper — a week of learning, connection, and quiet growth. From tying…
Not an Arrival, but a Continuation
Grounded in the teachings of kuia and the quiet strength of service from the back, the pōhiri for our new Chief Executive reminded us that…
Kaumātua Olympics
The Kaumātua Olympics is more than an event — it’s a living expression of oranga. Through movement, connection, and shared laughter, kaumātua are not only…
A New Chapter Begins: Welcoming Hariata Vercoe MNZM as Chief Executive
A new chapter begins for Te Arawa Whānau Ora as Hariata Vercoe MNZM is appointed Chief Executive, bringing decades of leadership and a steadfast commitment…
Reo ki te Kāinga – A Te Reo Māori Initiative Removing Barriers for Whānau
Reo ki te Kāinga was born from a desire to remove as many barriers as possible, for whānau wanting to embark on their reo journey….
Tupu Matomato Service Welcomes New Pēpi
A māmā engaged with our Tupu Matomato programme has recently given birth to a beautiful baby boy. One of our kaimahi was privileged to attend…
Led by Experience – Ngā Kaihautū Tāne Programme
Ngā Kaihautū is a 10-week leadership programme that brings together tāne from all walks of life. The name serves as a reminder of the potential…
Whai Kāinga Graduate Purchases Her First Whare
Christy Mcpeak is a solo māmā who never thought owning her own home would be a possiblity. After attending Whai Kāinga, this dream is now…
Whānau Ora Paeārahi Awards, 2024
Yesterday we celebrated our Whānau Ora paeārahi for all of their awesome mahi over the past year….
Te Iho Tapairu – Cohort 7
8 wāhine from cohort 7 joined kaimahi on Wednesday the 10th July, for the Te Iho Tapairu programme whakatau. This was a new process for…
Matariki Wānanga Series 2024
This year’s series of 5 Matariki wānanga, empowered whānau to hold their own hautapu ceremonies at home. Our 7 guest speakers each shared insight on…