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Video - Pā Ora, Pā Wānanga
Omaka Marae's latest kaupapa - transforming the marae into a learning living village through a range of initiatives that engage whanau, rangatahi and tamariki in a number of ways.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - 1000 Days Trust
Invercargill based initiative to invest in the role of mothers, fathers and whānau to help babies thrive.
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Video - Tiramarama Mai - Mataa Waka
Keeping rangatahi at school (Blenheim) (Maata Waka Trust ki te Tauihu).
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - Maara oranga - Ngāti rārua
Moving towards healthier eating habits and physical activity, through a Whānau Ora approach.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - Kākano Cafe and Cookery School
Māori inspired food traditions, leading to long healthy lives, broader dietary options, a garden at home.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - Reo Pēpi
Two mothers taking initiative and producing beautiful children's books in te reo Māori for their babies, tamariki and for all whānau interested in contemporary learning resources. "The future development of te reo is with young parents who are willing to put in the time and commitment."
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Whānau Ora Growth
We are actively improving the lives of whānau throughout Te Waipounamu. Watch our growth video to learn more.
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Video - Waka Whenua
Waka Whenua is an initiative based in Motueka that focuses on creating tangible expressions of aroha for every whānau. Sisters Julie and Tracey wanted to see their sacred connection to the whakapapa that gave them life, honoured through the creation of the ipu whenua - a container from which to place the placenta until it could be returned to Papatūānuku; whenua to whenua. They're product exists to celebrate life, anchor life and commemorate the things that families value most.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - Awarua Research and Development
For over thirty years the whānau of Awarua have been seeking new ways to benefit their marae, whānau and community. They came to Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu with a focus for succession planning; nurturing a new generation of leaders to be supported in a variety of key areas such as governance, project management and financial management. Watch this insight into some of their latest exciting new kaupapa happening now within their whānau and communities.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - Whānau Whenua
Whānau Whenua the land intiative setup to help whānau in the Whakatū region - featuring Ngāti Kuia, Te Iwi Pakohe
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Video - Whanau Ora Leading Provider Award
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - Emerging Innovation Award
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - Whanau Ora Achievement Award
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - Outstanding Innovation Achiever of the Year
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - SunPix Awards 2015 – Tupou Manapori
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - SunPix Awards 2015 – Mark Gosche
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services SWPICS
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - Otahuhu College
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - Oceania Development Academy
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - CIDANZ
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - Innovation Projects Pacific Whānau Ora
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - Luseane Tu'ipulotu
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - Kirisimasi Samu
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
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Video - Geneva Marorora
Pasifika Futures is a Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency. We work with regionally based providers and partners to build the capability and capacity of Pacific families. Pasifika Futures supports Pacific families to achieve their aspirations in health, housing, education, training and economic development.
Story courtesy of Pasifika Futures