See examples of how Whānau Ora is being put into practice through new ways of working by providers and government agencies.
Paiheretia te Muka Tāngata – Strengthening relationships through wānanga
“Visualise the weaving of harakeke, noting fine threads by themselves break easily, but when bound together they are impossible to break”
Giving vulnerable babies a better start in life
The Petal Foundation is the only specialist care facility in Tāmaki Makaurau for babies born to mothers who use drugs or alcohol.
Pilot pairs kaupapa Māori with mental health services
A collaborative multi-agency pilot, named Rapua Te Āhuru Mōwai (Rapua), with Te Toka Tumai, Mahitahi Trust and CORT Housing, is leading to a dramatic decrease in acute readmissions for whaiora (mental health patients).
Paiheretia hauora hub opens
The new Paiheretia hauora hub will change the lives of those in the Corrections system and their whānau, says Choyce Maere, Principal Advisor Paiheretia te Muka Tāngata.
Ngā Tini Whetū: Lessons Learnt
Ngā Tini Whetū is an innovative prototype using the Whānau Ora commissioning model to decentralise early support. AIKO, the evaluation provider, has worked with the four partners to develop an evaluation plan. The first step is the Lessons Learnt report.
Paiheretia Launched in Te Tai Tokerau
Tāne from Northland Regional Corrections Facility (NRCF) welcomed manuhiri and challenged officials in Te Tai Tokerau at the Māori Pathways programme announcement.
Government supports Bros for Change
Dozens of rangatahi will build positive futures thanks to a major government contract awarded to the Bros for Change charitable trust, which is supported by Whānau Ora commissioning agency Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu.
Turuki Whānau Ora provider leads vaccine roll out
Staff at South Auckland Māori health provider Turuki Health Care were the first in Aotearoa to receive and administer a COVID-19 vaccine.
Turner whānau papakāinga – A place to call home
It all started with a whānau plan through Whānau Ora.
With the support of the Māori Housing Network led by Te Puni Kōkiri the Turner whānau now have a place to call home with the completion of an 8-bedroom papakāinga in Ngaruawāhia. In addition to building their home, they have established a whānau Trust and created a thriving mussel fritter business.
Waihiko - Digitising Māori Stories
Waihiko, an opportunity for rangatahi to be immersed in a kaupapa Māori creative digital space.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu.
Video - Rangatahi Tumeke
Rangatahi Tumeke is a camp hosted in the Catlins for educating youth on discovering mahinga kai, traditional maori experiences and surviving outdoors. Some of the kaupapa for Rangatahi Tumeke involves, Fishing / Eeling, Kayaking, Te Reo Language, Maurakau, Hiking / Tramping, Raranga, Weaving, Māori Carving and more.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - Te Kākano o te Totara
Te Kākano o te Totara is a development programme created by Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island. Te Putahitanga seeks to nurture emerging leaders that are recognised by their whānau or community as future champions of Whānau Ora. The initiative is aimed at emerging leaders who are actively involved in the advancement of their whānau. Te Kākano o te Totara supports the growth of these emerging leaders through wānanga, networking, coaching, and mentors to pursue whānau transformation.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Video - Te Huarahi Oranga
Hale Compound and Conditioning is all about Hauora and improving Whānau Ora through changing mindsets and mobilising whānau to be proactive with their physical and mental wellbeing.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
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.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
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.
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
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
Story courtesy of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
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.
Story courtesy of Pasifika Futures