Ten years on from the Tūramarama Declaration, the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference returns to Aotearoa MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 20 July 2026 Ten years on from the Tūramarama Declaration, the World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference returns to Aotearoa Hosted by Te Rau Ora at Tuurangawaewae Marae, Ngaaruawaahia, 4–6 November 2026. WISPC 2026 will bring together …
Ngāti Whakaue Unveils World-First Model of Kaumātua Care MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18 June 2026 From the Stage to the Papakāinga: Ngāti Whakaue Unveils World-First Model of Kaumātua Care Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand. The iwi that took the stage at Te Matatini is now leading a quiet revolution in how we care for our …
Whiria Te Oranga 2025–2035 Kaumātua Workforce Development and Wellbeing Strategy Download the PDF Te Rau Ora has developed Whiria Te Oranga 2025–2035, the refreshed national kaumātua workforce development and wellbeing strategy for Aotearoa. Building on the original Whiria Te Oranga (2008) by Louise Ihimaera, Te Rau Ora has extended the framework beyond workforce capability to …
Further, faster, together: Indigenous health leaders from Taiwan visit Te Rau Ora Kirikiriroa, Hamilton. On 7 April 2026, Te Rau Ora welcomed three Indigenous health leaders from Taiwan to Kirikiriroa for a learning exchange focused on health workforce development, leadership, governance and Indigenous self-determination. The visit brought together clinical, academic and community health experience from Taiwan …
Te Rau Ora Strategic Plan 2025–2035 The Te Rau Ora Strategic Plan sets our direction for the next decade. It builds on more than 20 years of leadership in hauora Māori and strengthens our commitment to serving whānau, hapū, iwi, hapori Māori and kaupapa partners. DOWNLOAD THE PDF Our direction for the next decade Guided …
Pūrongo-ā-tau 2024 | Annual Report 2024 The Te Rau Ora Annual Report 2024 shares the progress, partnerships and collective impact of our mahi during 2023–24.Working alongside whānau, iwi, kaupapa Māori providers and sector partners, we continued to strengthen the Māori health workforce through education, research, leadership, innovation and investment in locally led solutions. DOWNLOAD THE …
The Board of Te Rau Ora is pleased to announce the appointment of Riki Nia Nia (Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāi Tūhoe, Tonga) to the role of Chief Executive. Riki will commence his new role in late July 2023. Te Rau Ora Chair Donovan Clarke says, “the appointment follows a robust recruitment process which attracted high calibre …
Te Rau Ora is pleased to announce the following scholarship opportunities available for 2023. Māori Health Leadership Scholarship The aim of Te Rau Ora Māori Health Leadership Scholarships is to increase and develop the Māori health workforce and to foster confidence in Te Ao Māori, Māori leadership and excellence in health. These scholarships are for …
