Whānau Ora Stories

Whānau Ora Stories

Stories of our whānau in the community.

Te Arawa Whānau Ora ensures whānau are able to determine their own goals and are given positive support to achieve them. Te Arawa Whānau Ora will work with groups, whānau and individuals to support them to become successful. We share some success stories here…

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.
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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.
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Hygiene packs breaking down barriers

Hāpai Huānga Offender Advocate Programme paeārahi Chrissy Rose has a new member in her team, Fred Vercoe. And together, they’re making strong connections with at-risk whānau.
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Fred hits the ground running

Fred Vercoe was thrust into high gear from the moment he joined the Te Arawa Whānau Ora team. As well as being the second half of the Hāpai Huānga team, he also helps man the organisation’s COVID-19 hotline.
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Koeke group get workout packing boxes

The Ta Taipakeke Roopu get in on the packing action!
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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.
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IT student locked out of cyberspace

A Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology IT student felt like he was about to throw away years of study before Te Arawa Whānau Ora paeārahi, Lorraine Hall, stepped in.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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