Ao Maarama

Ao Maarama is an interactive App that uses the maramataka and Maaori health frameworks to help build awareness, knowledge, and connection with the rhythms of wellbeing. It weaves Maatauranga Maaori through tools like the Maramataka (Maaori lunar calendar), Te Whare Tapa Whaa, and Mauri Ora Tai Pari. By tuning into the tohu (signs and messages) …

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Hua Oranga

Whāngaihia te hua o oranga ki ō tatou whānau whānui Ko te tikanga o te whakamahinga o Hua Oranga The Hua Oranga is a brief, one-page Māori health outcome measure that takes less than five minutes to complete. Hua (to bear fruit or be abundant) and Oranga (wellbeing) reflects the focus on developing, working towards, …

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Pae Tata, Pae Tawhiti

Pae Tata, Pae Tawhiti: The application of Māori concepts, principles and practices in trauma informed care. Trauma is a prevalent factor in the lives of Māori that impacts both in the long-term and in day-to-day experiences. This pervasive issue is reflected in the disproportionate representation of Māori across various national and international statistics, including poverty, …

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Kaitiaki Ahurea

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Kaitiaki Ahurea is an NZQA accredited Level 2 Micro-credential. Kaitiaki Ahurea is an NZQA accredited Level 2 micro-credential. This programme aims to develop knowledge and understanding of Māori health for Māori communities. It will provide ākonga with the ability to …

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Te Whare o Oro

Te Whare o Oro – Neurodevelopment through the matapihi of a whāre tupuna The programme is developed in partnership with Te Atawhai o Te Ao, Independent Māori Institute for Environment and Health. This programme is delivered by registered Māori Clinical Psychologists, Mātauranga Māori practitioners and Whānau with lived experience of caring for tamariki with neurodiversity’s …

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Māori Frameworks

About An increasing proportion of the Māori health workforce have a strong foundation in te reo me ōna tikanga and mātauranga Māori are being employed in health services.   There is a greater prevalence of complex health and social issues which require a holistic, culturally led, and ongoing set of interventions which can only be provided …

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Training

Te Rau Matatau Te Rau Matatau is a centre of excellence in Māori education and training that offers a range of Hauora (health and social care) programmes.  Te Rau Matatau is an NZQA accredited Private Training Establishment offering industry-recognised qualifications through a kaupapa Māori lens. Te Rau Matatau provides tertiary education programmes that focus on …

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Addiction

Whare Tukutuku Whare Tukutuku is the National Addiction Centre that sits within the korowai of Te Rau Ora. Our approach is to elevate an alcohol and other drug (AOD) workforce that is whānau-centred and community-focused. We awhi whānau who mahi in the alcohol and other drug space to improve equity of care. The kaupapa encourages …

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Rangatahi Ora

About Rangatahi have consistently told us that they want their voice heard in the decisions that impact them and their future. They must be supported and enabled to be part of the conversation about shaping the future health system and services that the system provides.  Our young people are the leaders of tomorrow, and Te …

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Rangatira

About As a national workforce centre, Te Rau Ora has had the privilege of enabling and supporting emerging leaders, workforces, networks, community groups and professional organisations.  Māori leadership is a significant enabler for achieving Māori health equity and wellbeing. There is greater support and training for current and aspiring Māori health and disability leaders. Māori …

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