Huarahi Whakatū was born in the early 2000s from a desire to recognise, affirm and support a workforce that was both clinically and culturally competent. A partnership between Te Rau Matatini, Te Ao Māramatanga – Māori Caucus (New Zealand College of Mental Health Nurses), Te Kaunihera o Ngā Neehi Māori (National Council of Māori Nurses) …
2022 is a special year for Te Rau Ora, as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary, reflecting a generation of dedication to the transformation of Māori health. Throughout our history, we have advocated for Māori and challenged the status quo – for a world where our people could thrive. We are now entering a time of …
Tuari Potiki has been appointed to the Board of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission. Tuari brings over 30 years of experience in the alcohol, drug, and mental health sector, contributing at all levels of sector development from his personal experience, to working as a clinician and involvement in strategic management. Tuari is Chair of …
This is Donna’s Story I was born in Tuatapere in Western Southland, one of the first babies born in the newly opened Maternity Home in the late 1950s. I was what was termed back then a ‘blue baby’, my mother was told to take me home and keep an eye on me. Not many blue …
Donovan Clarke (Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Manu, Ngāti Te Ata) has recently been appointed to the role of Chairperson for the Te Rau Ora Company Board of Directors.Donovan is an experienced senior executive with a proven history of delivering results in the community. He is passionate about transformation and ensuring equity across sectors. Nationally, Donovan …
Eugene Berryman-Kamp (Ngāti Kea Ngāti Tuara, Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Pukeko, Ngāti Manawa) has recently been appointed to the role of Deputy Chairperson for the Te Rau Ora Company Board of Directors. Eugene is currently employed as the Director Te Mana o Te Wai and Implementation Partnerships at the Ministry for the Environment. Eugene is also …
John Walters (Te Aupōuri) is one of the longest servicing Director of the Te Rau Matatini and now Te Rau Ora Company Board. John was first appointed as Director of the Te Rau Matatini Company Board on 07 June 2005. John is the founding partner of Walters Law. He specialises in property, general commercial / …
2021 was another year of highlighting the importance of Māori leadership at all levels of the health, education, and social system. COVID 19 has been an important part of our work over the last two years and will continue as we understand the full impact on our communities and systems. We are grateful to all …
Launched in 2016, Pūhoro was developed in response to the national low engagement of Māori in STEM-related career pathways that subsequently leads to lower numbers of Māori representation in science and technology industries in Aotearoa. Pūhoro seeks to change this space and recognises that a STEM workforce is required for an innovation-focused future society. The …
Monica Stockdale (Ngāti Kahungunu) has been appointed as Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2022 New Year Honours List. Monica Stockdale has contributed to health outcomes by helping rehabilitate those suffering from addictions, particularly Māori, since 1983. Monica’s quiet but dogged determination has led to significant kaupapa Māori AOD service development …