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Keep up-to-date with what’s happening within the Te Arawa Whānau Ora Collective, our success stories and events.
Keep up-to-date with what’s happening within the Te Arawa Whānau Ora Collective, our success stories and events.
Our Mahi
Tamariki Co-ordination Service
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Manu Tāpiki
Health Coach Service
Read more Āhuru Mōwai
Emergency Housing Navigation Service
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Empowering whānau to realise their housing aspirations
Read more Hāpai Huānga
An offender advocate programme
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Whānau Māori Living in Safe, Secure and Healthy Homes
Read more Breast and Cervical Screening Support Services
A Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency and Ministry of Health programme for Breast and Cervical Screening Support Services for women and their whānau.
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March 2021
12th
Te Arawa Whānau Ora Māori Cancer Seminar
Each year, approximately 25,000 people are diagnosed with cancer in Aotearoa, with nearly 3,000 of those people being Māori. Māori are also twice as likely to die from cancer as non-Māori. The first step for us is to understand where to start, then create awareness and programmes to try and create positive change within our community.
Read more Nov 27th
2019
Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa Hui-a-Tau
All interested parties welcome
Read more Nov 21st
2019
Te Ika Whenua Hauora Hui-a-Tau
The agenda of the Te Ika Whenua Hauora Incorporated AGM is now available
Read more Oct 29th
2019
Te Arawa Whānau Ora Hui-a-Tau
The agenda and details of our Te Arawa Whānau Ora Charitable Trust's AGM are now available
Read more Oct 22nd
2019
2019 Maramataka: Applying a Māori systems approach to systems change
Presented by the team from Healthy Families Rotorua, this webinar focuses on the application of a Māori system approach to build the capability and capacity of maramataka practitioners who want to participate in activities across many settings, contributing to long-term sustainable change that improves and increases healthier environments
Read more Oct 22nd
2019
Te Runanga o Ngāti Pikiao Hui-a-Tau
The agenda and details of Te Runanga o Ngāti Pikiao AGM are now available
Read more Jul 20th
2018
2018 Te Arawa Awards nominations open
Nominations are open for the annual awards which recognise and celebrate our iwi.
Read more June 23rd
2018
Rangatahi to represent communities in basketball
A rangatahi 3x3 basketball tournament is open for registrations and is led by youth, for youth.
Read more Mar 5-24
2018
Te Arawa Games dates announced
Fun, festivities and whānaungatanga - all synonymous with Te Arawa Games is set to return next year.
Read more Feb 4th
2018
Ngāti Whakaue Whānau Day Maketu 4th February
The theme of the day is Ngati Whakaue's role as guardians and protectors of the waters and land in Maketu, organiser Tony Pecotic told the Daily Post.
Read more Jan 31st
2018
Karakia and pohutukawa planting to launch Te Arawa Wai Warriors
Local rangatahi will plant pohutukawa trees along the banks of Te Utuhina stream next week at the launch of the new Te Arawa Wai Warriors kaupapa.
Read more June
2017
Sequel for child obesity symposium
Experts in child obesity will return to Rotorua following successful symposium hosted by Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa.
Read more May 20th
2017
June 16th
2017
May
2017
Sharing knowledge and building partnerships with obesity experts
A contingent of leading international professors in the field of obesity will be hosted by Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa to strengthen partnerships and share research in indigenous health.
Read more May 11th
2017
Digital Natives Academy’s (DNA) celebrates Taniwha Tech #techweekNZ
DNA's kaupapa is to inspire whānau to become creators, developers and innovators of digital technology, rather than mere users and consumers of it.
Read more May 9th
2017
Breakfast & Kōrero | Governance in the Māori Technoverse #techweekNZ
This event is about understanding digital tech governance within te ao Māori. What is our digital tikanga and kawa?
Read more Oct
2016
Rangatahi wānanga coming to Rotorua
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao Trust is delivering 'Rangatahi Wānanga' to youth across the Rotorua Lakes District!
Read more Oct 28th
2016
Food & Social Enterprise: a showcase event!
Some of the most outstanding and inspiring entrepreneurs in the country will share their stories at a free seminar in Rotorua this month.
Read more Oct 17th
2016
Pae Ora – Healthy Futures for Whānau/Families
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Oct 1st
2016
Ngāti Whakaue Whakanuia coming October 1st
The Ngāti Whakaue Whakanuia is taking place on the 1st of October at Te Papaiouru Marae.
Read more Aug 28th
2016
Sept
2016
Sept 11th
2016
Aug 30th
2016
Meet the Māori Candidates Evening at Taharangi Marae
Te Ropu Wahine Māori Toko i te Ora MWWL – Hinemoa Branch is inviting you to come and listen to the Māori Candidates standing in the 2016 Local Elections for the Rotorua Lakes District Council.
Read more July 25th
2016
Te Arawa Awards 2016
Nominations for the Te Arawa Awards 2016 are now open!
Read more June 19th
2016
Te Arawa Matariki Black & White Ball
Te Arawa Koeke aged 70 years plus are cordially invited to this annual and most prestigious event hosted by the Te Arawa Lakes Trust.
Read more June 1-3
2016
World Suicide Prevention Conference coming in June
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao Trust will host to the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference from 1-3 June 2016 in Rotorua.
Read more May 13th
2016
Competition to attend for free the Indigenous Youth Summit
The Indigenous Youth Summit will be held in tandem with the World Suicide Indigenous Conference. For those wanting to bring rangatahi aged between 15-25 years to the "Indigenous Youth Summit," but can't afford it there is an awesome competition which might be of interest.
Read more May 15th
2016
Mokoia Island Working Bee
This month's Working Bee will take place 15 May 2016.
Read more Apr 26th
2016
Ngāti Whakaue Kura Reo
He paku whakamāramatanga tēnei e pā ana ki te Ngāti Whakaue Kura Reo
Read more Mar 18th
2016
Te Arawa Games 2016 Ancestral Games #TAG16
Te Arawa Games 2016 #TAG16 will be held on March 18-20th, hosted by Ngati Rangiwewehi.
Read more Mar 18th
2016
MATAKOKIRI registrations now open
Registrations for the upcoming Matakōkiri wānanga- Ki Te Whai Ao, Ki Te Ao Marama, are now open.
Read more Mar
2016
Feb 15th
2016
June 1-3
2016
Registrations now open for International Suicide Prevention Conference
The upcoming ‘Turamarama ki te Ora - Transforming Indigenous Communities’ conference is now open for registrations.
Read more Nov 16th
2015
Nov
2015
Whānau Evening – Animation College
With both IT and animation industries currently booming and the demand for skills have never been higher.
Read more Oct 3rd
2015
Age with Attitude! Positive Ageing Expo
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Oct 16th
2015
Marae Expo 2015
Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa presents Marae Expo 2015
Read more Sept
2015
Te Arawa Partnership hui to discuss upcoming elections
The Te Arawa Partnership Working Group are holding special hui for Te Arawa marae, iwi authorities, entities, land trusts, stakeholders and Te Arawa whanui to provide a briefing on the election process, implementation of the partnership and the role Te Arawa stakeholders will play in the success of the Te Arawa Partnership.
Read more Aug 7th
2015
Wāhine Māori, Wāhine Ora, Wāhine Kaha.
You are invited to an open discussion about Wāhine Māori, Wāhine Ora, Wāhine Kaha: preventing violence against Māori women research report.
Read more June 28th
2015
May 31st
2015
It’s about whānau! Getting ready for World Smokefree Day!
World Smokefree Day is on 31 May and is about celebrating and working towards smokefree/auahi kore lives for New Zealanders.
Read more May 19th
2015
May 25/6
2015
Turamarama ki te Ora National Suicide Prevention Conference updates
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao is excited to be hosting the Turamarama ki te Ora National Suicide Prevention Conference in Rotorua from 25-26 May.
Read more May 5th
2015
What our Children need to live, learn and succeed by Nathan Mikaere-Wallis
Lakes District Health Board PRESENTS ‘An evening with NATHAN MIKAERE-WALLIS’
Read more Apr 1st
2015
Conference registrations for Suicide Prevention Starts at Conception Conference
Early Bird registrations for Turamarama ki te Ora - National Suicide Prevention Conference are closing in a weeks time on the 1st of April, so get in quick to register, at our low early bird price.
Read more Mar
2015
Mar 24-27
2015
New Zealand Post National Secondary School Waka Ama Championships
The best of Secondary School Waka Ama will be coming to Lake Takitapu in March this year to compete in the NZ Post National Secondary School Waka Ama champs.
Read more Feb 20th
2015
Call for abstracts. Turamarama ki te Ora – Suicide Prevention starts at conception
This is a call for abstracts to present at the Turamarama ki te Ora - Suicide Prevention National Conference
Read more Jan- Mar
2015
Jan
2015
Oct 31st
2014
Registrations for Rotorua Kī O Rahi
Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa is getting the field ready for the Rotorua Inter-Primary Schools Kī o Rahi competition.
Read more Oct 19th
2014
Oct 6th
2014
Te Kura Reo o Ngāti Whakaue – Mokoia te reo ki tō ngākau
For beginners to Te Reo through to those who want to improve their use of our language. Please note that the content of Te Kura Reo will have an unabashed Ngāti Whakaue focus!
Read more Sep 26th
2014
Celebrating the Culmination of Generational Excellence in Action
Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa presents the 2014 Te Arawa Awards. Nominations are now closed! This annual event is an opportunity for Te Arawa to celebrate excellence and to also recognise leaders and high achievers throughout the Te Arawa rohe (region).
Read more Aug 1st
2014
Nominations for the 2014 Te Arawa Awards close today (4pm)
The 2014 Te Arawa Awards will be held on September 26th at the Holiday Inn, Rotorua, but nominations close today!
Read more Aug 6
2014
Jun 11th
2014
Technology Hui ki Awanuiarangi (Date-Change)
TOPICS Wiring Marae, Whakatohea, East coast success stories View a working marae with Technology (Mataatua),
Read more Jun 21
2014
Jun 15
2014
Whakanuia Ngā Koeke o Te Arawa – Matariki Mid Winter Glitz & Glam Ball
In association with Te Puni Kokiri and other Te Arawa Land Trusts and Organisations Te Arawa Lakes Trust is now welcoming our Te Arawa Koeke to register for the upcoming Whakanuia Nga Koeke O Te Arawa
Read more Jun 11th
2014
2014 Te Arawa Kaumātua Games
The upcoming 2014 Te Arawa Kaumatua Games will be hosted by Tūhourangi and Ngāti Wahio in Rotorua.
Read more Jun 30th
2014
May 7th
2014
NCEA and the Whanau
How much do you really understand about NCEA?
Read more May 23rd
2014
Helping our tamariki stay safe & promoting Pink Shirt Day
Pink Shirt Day is coming soon and on Friday 23 May people all around Aotearoa will wear pink and Speak up, Stand together, Stop bullying.
Read more Mar 1st
2014
WERO Challenge – 1st Prize $5,000
WERO is designed to be fun - WERO also gives communities a chance to raise some money for a good cause.
Read more Apr 5th
2014
Feb 22nd
2014
2014 Te Arawa Games ki Maketū
This year the 2014 Te Arawa Games hosted by Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa will be held at Whakaue Marae, Maketū.
Read more Feb 10th
2014
Te Arawa Ki o Rahi Challenge – Registrations NOW OPEN!!!
It’s that time again to throw on your running shoes, slap on some sunscreen and get down to Mataatua for a game of Kī o Rahi! If you haven’t registered already, today (Monday 17th February 2014) will be our final grading round before the competitive rounds start next week.
Read more Mar
2014
Titoko o te Ao: Leadership in Action in Whanau Ora Programme
Digital Indigenous is facilitating the Titoko o te Ao: Leadership in Action in Whanau Ora programme at Tūrangawaewae Marae, Ngaruawāhia. There are four wānanga dates.
Read more Nov 11th
2013
Nov
2013
Special invite for Te Arawa koeke to Mitai Māori Village
This special invite is for all Te Arawa koeke aged 65+.
Read more Oct 22nd
2013
Community Law Iwi Consultation to be held at Ohinemutu
He pōhiri tēnei kia huihui mai tātau ki Rotorua ki te whakawhitiwhiti whakaaro mō te kaupapa e hora ake nei
Read more Oct 16th
2013
A Māori Death and Dying Research Symposium to be held at Tamatekapua
A Maori Death and Dying Research Symposium will look at these important issues from a Maori perspective.
Read more Oct 14th
2013
Hearing support for Whanau
There will be a presentation on hearing support for whānau.
Read more Oct 7th
2013
Mental Health Awareness Week 7-13 October 2013
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Nov 6th
2013
Kaumātua Service Providers Call National Hui
Kaumātua Service Providers from around the country have been invited to Palmerston North, November 6th – 8th to attend the Fifth National Kaumātua Service Providers hui.
Read more Nov 16th
2013
Hui-a-Waka comes to Rotorua in November
November (16th) this year will see the Te Arawa Waka Taua Trust initiate the first Hui-a-Waka.
Read more Sep 27th
2013
Te Papa Tākaro celebrate 20 years at Te Arawa Awards 2013
There is excitement in the air as nominations have now closed and final preparations are taking place for Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa's annual Te Arawa Awards which are being held Friday 27 September.
Read more July
2013
Nominations for the Te Arawa Awards set to open in July
Nominations for the the annual Te Arawa Awards will open in July. The aim of the awards is to recognise, promote and acknowledge excellence in sport, celebrates successes and honours sporting achievements of Maori and Te Arawa through this prestigious annual event.
Read more May 23rd
2013
News Bytes
Ngaroma (Mala) Grant Scholarship
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Inequities for Māori in cancer care – but why and what can we do about it?
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Piki Thomas receives Minister of Health Volunteer Award
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A Tribute to Talei
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COVID-19 Testing Continues – Waitetī Marae
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TĀHEKE MARAE RECEIVE WHĀNAU FOR COVID-19 TESTING
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Whānau Ora Stories
It’s all about connection, understanding and acceptance
While ‘Spike’ had asthma, it was regular hospitalisations that saw a referral being made to the Whaimua programme.
Read more Smiles after receiving new oven
Rotorua woman, Julie Nathan, is grinning from ear-to-ear after receiving a new oven through a Whānau Direct grant.
Read more Koeke group get workout packing boxes
The Ta Taipakeke Roopu get in on the packing action!
Read more Whānau Ora packages appreciated by kōeke
Covid-19 lockdown has certainly been a trying time for our kaumātua and kuia. But despite the disruption, their inner strength is amazing.
Read more Rent arrears payment takes weight off shoulders
During Covid-19 lockdown, *Jacqueline's house was bursting at the seams. Staying in the home were her whānau, including her mokopuna, three Oranga Tamariki children, and a mother.
Read more Peaceful lifestyle affected by lines bill
Bryan moved his family to Whakamaru for a more peaceful lifestyle. The family enjoyed its new surroundings, after being bothered by the gang violence and boy racers in their previous town. However, their newfound happiness was soon soured by an unexpected utility bill.
Read more Connection to water and plumbing relieves stress
The day the country went into Covid-19 lockdown, Celesse Taplin handed the house keys back to her landlord.
Read more One step forward to being independent
Margaret* secured a job during Covid-19 lockdown and was getting back on her feet following an acrimonious separation from her husband.
Read more Phone call with kaumātua brings paeārahi to tears
Te Arawa Whānau Ora screening paeārahi, June Grant, was reduced to tears after taking a phone call from a kaumātua during COVID-19 lockdown.
Read more Kai appreciated by whānau during lockdown
Anireta Keelan is grateful for the extra kai she received from Te Arawa Whānau Ora during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Read more Blankets welcomed by family of 10
Sapphire Tanirau went into Covid-19 lockdown with a full house – five adults and five children.
Read more Mother sheds tears over new washing machine
When Jean Ngatai's washing machine broke down the day of the Covid-19 lockdown, the mother-of-four was forced to do her household laundry in the bathtub.
Read more A new business and a better headspace for Melissa
"There’s just something about being home and connecting your art, particularly your Māori art, to the whenua."
Read more I want to inspire young people who have no licence to go for it.
Forty-nine-year-old, Robert Hodge, says he enrolled on Te Arawa Whānau Ora’s learner licence course, delivered by Maketu Health & Social Services, because of the opportunities it would give him with his job and further prospects to upskill himself.
Read more Kataraina Ormsby created her first Whānau Ora plan as a 10-year-old with aspirations of becoming a Silver Fern.
And if her netball achievements to date are anything to go by, her childhood dream is well within reach.
Read more “There’s a need in our community for a programme like this, where everything is based around whānau”
Patrick Mohi is a paeārahi for Rotorua Police offender advocate programme, Hāpai Huānga, delivered through Te Arawa Whānau Ora.
Read more “When you’re given the opportunity to do things differently, take it.”
'Wiremu' has spent a long time behind bars. “I’ve been in and out of jail most of my days. I’m not proud of it but things happen. I’ve got three kids. My oldest will be five next month and my twins are three.
Read more “I feel like my confidence is higher, I feel like I can do more.”
'Arapeta' went from being stuck in his bedroom all day, to being honoured as ‘top warrior’ at a wānanga mau taiaha.
Read more “It’s given me a confidence that I’ve been able to take back to my family.”
Joining a gang was the likely next step for 19-year-old, Rawiri. The new father was living in a small Waikato town and says he was a bit lost and getting himself into trouble.
Read more “I used to have to use my inhaler and I’d feel vulnerable. But now, the more exercise I do the better my breathing is becoming. I feel more confident to go out and do things.”
While being asthmatic brought Nicola Best to the Whaimua programme, overcoming acute shyness was an unexpected and positive outcome.
Read more “When I first came to Korowai Aroha, I didn’t think they’d welcome me because I wasn’t Māori. But I can’t tell you how lovely it is to come to this place for my treatment.”
Last year, Kathleen Tapsell didn’t expect to make it to Christmas.
Read more “Inhale, exhale. Even your posture plays a part – make sure your back’s straight.”
Russell Cole says the Whaimua programme has given him an incentive to keep going.
Read more “We always knew whakawhanaungatanga has a hugely positive effect on health, but we didn’t fully understand how important it is for those with COPD and respiratory conditions.”
Whakawhanaungatanga is playing a significant role in the health and wellbeing of participants on the Whaimua respiratory programme, delivered by Korowai Aroha & Te Arawa Whānau Ora
Read more “I’ve exceeded what I expected to accomplish.”
Awatea Waiariki initially signed-up with Te Waiariki Purea to get his driver licence. He’s now taking centre-stage in a professional musical show.
Read more Life is back on track for this Murupara Māmā and she says her paeārahi is always in her corner
Murupara mother, Gwenyth Howden, had just got her life on track with the help of Te Arawa Whānau Ora, when a previous brush with the law set her back to square one.
Read more “They start getting motivated, and once they start achieving their goals, they become empowered. I love seeing that.”
Paulla Whatuira is a Te Arawa Whānau Ora paeārahi based at Te Ika Whenua in Murupara. She says it’s a big job, and while she wishes there were ‘two of her’, the role’s rewarding and she gets a lot of satisfaction out of it.
Read more Home improvements mean cheaper power bills and a healthier home
In 2018, Rahera Reweti and her whānau of six children, husband, and father-in-law, became part of the Whare Ora project, delivered by Te Arawa Whānau Ora. Most of the house improvements were based on her father-in-law’s deteriorating health.
Read more From ‘cruising along’ to achieving major goals, this Māmā and son are thriving
Queenie hasn’t looked back since walking into the Whānau Ora office in Mangakino five years ago. She didn’t know it at the time, but paeārahi Leanne Karauna was going to help set the local mother and her then 12-year-old son on a journey of self-determination and ambition through a personalised Whānau Ora plan, involving aspirations and goals.
Read more “I’m working on getting my full licence, but it was just getting over that hurdle of my restricted first.”
Annette Black had been living overseas in locations where transport was either provided or not required – so she openly admits she’s not the best driver.
Read more Getting his licence reinstated has led to employment and a life back on track for Mr Moke
Shilo Moke has secured employment after successfully undertaking the Huarahi Ora driver licence programme this year.
Read more “When whānau reach that first step where they realise they can make a change, and what it looks like it. It may be small to them but it’s huge to us”
Whānau Ora paeārahi, Lorraine Hall, describes the service she provides as “a one-stop-shop"
Read more Rangatahi thriving in his farming career
A Mangakino teen is thriving in his farming career and his boss says on the path he’s on, he could be in management one day.
Read more Paeārahi Profile: Supporting whānau to achieve their goals
Te Arawa Whānau Ora Paeārahi, Pirihira Whata says her role in helping whānau has been a constant in her life.
Read more Reunited with his love of carving
Carver, Ray Ngamotu hadn’t picked up a chisel in 20 years until he found help and support through Whānau Ora.
Read more Paeārahi Profile: Advocating for Whānau
“Each day I consider it an honour to be in this position and support and be an advocate for our whānau", explains Leanne Karauna (Kahungunu ki Wairarapa, Rangitane Kai Tahu). Born and raised in Mangakino, Leanne Karauna says being a Paeārahi feels like it has been a life-long role.
Read more Whānau find wraparound support with Te Arawa Whānau Ora
Danielle Karauna credits the encouragement of Whānau Ora for being able to unite her family and help her achieve her goals in life.
Read more Teen reaches goals through Whānau Ora plan
A Rotorua teenager says the transformation in his life was from the help he received through his Whānau Ora plan.
Read more Finding support in the pursuit of Mātauranga
Find your kaupapa, find that which drives you and run with it!
Read more Farming career opens for teen
A Mangakino teen is loving his new career pathway thanks to the help of a Te Arawa Whānau Ora paeārahi.
Read more Helping whānau achieve their moemoeā
Lead paeārahi for Te Arawa Whānau Ora says it’s the “small stuff” she gets a buzz from while working with whānau.
Read more Empowering families a welcome change
It’s been a bit of switch from working with youth to whānau but it’s a change Korowai Aroha paeārahi, Lorraine Hall is enjoying.
Read more Home re-fit lifts health and wairua
Connie Dick insists she has no need for her walking frame since moving back into her refitted Mangakino home.
Read more Self-directed learning empowers Te Arawa Whānau Ora Paeārahi
He Whakatauākī Ko te manu e kai ana i te miro, nōna te ngahere. Engari, ko te manu e kai ana i te mātauranga, nōna te ao.
Read more Te Arawa Whānau Ora: Finding your purpose, finding your passion
Sometimes the journey to independence is a long and difficult road to travel, other times all it takes is the right plan and a bit of determination.
Read more Finding your place to stand
A house offers whānau a sense of stability, safety and security.
Read more Men’s Health Programme transforms Rotorua father
Shining light, Lester Karaitiana has emerged from the most recent intake of the Tāne Takitu Ake programme and he is a changed man.
Read more Paeārahi Profile | Ani Kelly – Te Roopu a Iwi o Te Arawa – Matua Whāngai
For Ani Kelly, paeārahi at Te Roopu a Iwi o Te Arawa, the work she does now, she has done most of her life.
Read more Ad Astra Per Aspera, to the stars through hard work
Not all young people understand how critical planning is, but Tipene James is different. As Tipene prepares for Year 13 at Rotorua Boys High School, he is keenly aware of how important planning is, not only for himself, but also as a whānau member.
Read more Te Arawa Whānau Ora – Preparing for the Future
For rangatahi, having a plan for the future isn't something that always comes naturally, often we have goals we'd like to achieve, but nothing solid, nothing written down. As a result, sometimes it feels like we're floating without direction or focus.
Read more Celebrating whānau independence
Spending a lifetime caring and supporting others doesn't always prepare you for being looked after yourself.
Read more Helping whānau succeed
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Supporting whānau to lead by example
Alycia is a creative young single mother with four lovely girls. Although she left school at 16, Alycia knew the value of education and continued taking adult courses in computing and business administration with a dream to one day run her own ‘upcyling’ furniture business.
Read more Using Whānau Ora to Overcome Life’s Challenges
Many whānau begin their Whānau Ora journey because they need extra support to overcome key challenges they are faced with in life. This was the case for kuia Manu Wineti (Ngāti Rangiwewehi), whom after raising a whānau of her own was forced to make a series of brave new decisions.
Read more Small Changes lead to Big Achievements
Te Arawa Whānau Ora (TAWO) can help whānau in really big ways. Quite often we hear about the small successes that Whānau Ora brings, and in the case of the Morgan-Tule whānau (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāi Tūhoe) it definitely started off that way, but as time went on those small successes began to grow.
Read more Whānau Wānanga helps to create and strengthen family ties
(By Taupopoki McLeod) 'A key strength of any whānau is the foundation of history. Knowing where you come from and where you are heading", it was this profound understanding that underpinned the Ēhau whānau wānanga which was held in 2014.
Read more Te Ara Hauora – Getting fit is a Whānau Ora affair
Staff at Te Roopu a Iwi o Te Arawa (also known as Maatua Whāngai) are walking the talk and have just started week 2 of their 12 week Te Ara Hauora challenge.
Read more “Whānau Ora is dreaming the dream and living it” – Bobby Howard, paeārahi.
For Bobby Howard (Ngāpuhi, Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tamanuhiri) Whānau Ora is about whānau realising their own potential and achieving it by living according to their dreams and aspirations.
Read more Whānau Ora helps a dream come true after 15 years
Nadine Steele has been wanting to write a children's book for almost 15 years. But it wasn't until making a Whānau Ora plan that she was able to make that dream become a reality.
Read more Three generations working together to “sustain their turangawaewae”
When people plan, most do so just for themselves and their close family, they might plan a birthday or an overseas trip.
Read more Paeārahi Profile – Te Miri Rangi | Te Papa Tākaro o Te Arawa
I whānau mai tēnei hunga ki roto o te rohe o Ngā Puhi, erangi rā he uri nō Ngāti Haa me Ngai Te Rangiita o Ngāti Tūwharetoa.
Read more New Te Arawa Whānau Ora paeārahi for Mangakino
The tight-knit community of Mangakino now has a new paeārahi to support whānau wishing to dream, plan and create positive change within themselves and within their whānau.
Read more Creating an emotional connection to indigenous fashion the Whānau Ora way
Greater insight and awareness, that is what Adrienne Whitewood, an emerging Rotorua-based fashion designer, developed as a direct result of her Whānau Ora plan. Adrienne is a nationally recognised award winning designer who recently had one of her premiere pieces picked to be part of the Auckland Museum’s Māori Collection.
Read more Strengthening Whānau Well-Being through Tikanga & Kawa Wānanga
Building a solid foundation on which hapū tikanga and kawa could be shared and passed on was the primary goal of the Mihaka, Rikiti, Morehu and Nelson whānau.
Read more How “small changes can make a world of difference”
Developing a whānau plan can initially feel like a daunting task, the idea of putting dreams to paper however, had the opposite effect for the Noa, Bowsher and Bider whānau.
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Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao continues to see progress amongst the whānau they work with and support.
Read more Chatham Islands whānau continue to transform their lives with the help of Te Arawa Whānau Ora
Wharekauri (Chatham Islands) located roughly 680 kilometres southeast of New Zealand, consists of about ten islands within a 40-kilometre radius, the largest of which are Chatham Island and Pitt Island.
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Feeling disconnected from whānau, whenua and the values and beliefs of past generations was part of what compelled one whānau to begin their Whānau Ora journey.
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Plagued by health problems, William Taki was told by his doctor to get on a bike. Now, a year on, the Rotorua man is out biking almost every day and is reaping the benefits.
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