Tūmata Kōkiritia – Shifting the Paradigm

“Kia tū kotahi tātou kia purea ai tātou e ngā hau o Tāwhirimātea” We stand in unity for our future wellbeing and health solutions Tūmata Kōkiritia – Shifting the Paradigm In April 2017 whaiora Māori shared their aspirations to deliver a wānanga to whakawhanaunga (make connections), to capture the richness of Mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) …

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Te Kete Pounamu Regional Networks

“Kia tū kotahi tātou kia purea ai tātou e ngā hau o Tāwhirimātea” We stand in unity for our future wellbeing and health solutions Te Kete Pounamu Regional Networks Since their formation, Te Kete Pounamu has established regional networks spanning the length and breadth of Aotearoa. Our Reach Te Kete Pounamu National Programme is focused …

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Te Rau Ora National Rangatahi Advisory

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Tā Tātou Mahere Korowai Award Developing a Rangatahi Māori group is important to ensure Rangatahi perspectives are heard …

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Tū Kotahi – School-Based Programmes 

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Tū Kotahi – School-Based Programmes Tū Kotahi is an innovative programme that bridges mental health & wellbeing into …

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Rangatahi Change Maker

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Rangatahi Change Maker Rangatahi Change Makers is a course developed by Rangatahi to help Rangatahi be the leaders …

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Tohu Tipu – Health Careers for Life!

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Tohu Tipu – Health Careers for Life! The Māori health and disability workforces are a key enabler for …

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Au.E! – Rangatahi Resilience Building

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Au.E! – Rangatahi Resilience Building Au.E! is a free event that aims to raise suicide awareness and build …

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Rangatahi Ambassadors

“Ka Pu te Ruha – Ka Hao te Rangatahi” When the old net is cast aside, the new net goes fishing. This proverbial saying refers to the younger generation taking up the reigns left by their elders. Rangatahi Ambassadors The National Rangatahi Ambassadors promote an authentic rangatahi voice in leadership and connectivity to build resilience …

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Kaupapa Māori IPMHA

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Te Oro Tapu

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Pātikitiki Māori Frameworks Symposium

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Māori Leadership Wānanga

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Mātanga Mauri Ora

“Ka kitea i tēnei whakataukī te mātauranga nui o ngā tūpuna ki te taiao, ināhoki ki te rākau tītoki, tēnā ka puāwai anake i te wā ka pai katoa te āhuarangi. He mea mātakitaki nā ngā tūpuna me te aha ka meatia te kupu nei hei poroaki tangata”. This proverb illustrates the intimate knowledge of …

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Whakaakoako

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Education & Training 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 …

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Practitioner Workforce Training

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Practitioner & Workforce Training Te Rau Ora facilitates, develops, and delivers wānanga, cultural competency and training programmes and practice development options for health and disability workforces to address Māori inequalities and enhance health outcomes.   The desired outcomes of the training …

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Kaitiaki Ahurea

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Kaitiaki Ahurea 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 …

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Peer Support Apprenticeships   

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Peer Support Apprenticeships New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) Peer Support The New Zealand Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Level 4) Peer Support is a collaborative apprenticeship programme between Te Rau Matatau, Te Kete Pounamu and Careerforce. …

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Whānau & Community Health Initiatives

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Whānau & Community Health Initiatives Whānau & Community-Led Health Initiatives (Level 5) micro-credential (30 Credits) The aim of this micro-credential is to provide an opportunity for whānau, and stakeholders interested in kaupapa Māori community health development to: Commit to kaupapa …

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Matatini Ora

“Tangata matatau … whānau matatū” Māori knowledge and understanding so that whanau can stand tall Matatini Ora Matatini Ora – Diploma in Māori Public Health (Level 6) Māori Mental Health and Addiction The New Zealand Diploma in Māori Public Health (Level 6) Māori Mental Health and Addiction is for health practitioners with advanced knowledge and …

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Huarahi Whakatū PDRP

Mā te rongo, ka mōhioMā te mōhio, ka māramaMā te mārama, ka mātauMā te mātau ka ora By way of our senses, we are awareBy way of awareness, we understandBy way of understanding, we knowBy way of knowledge, we live and are well The Māori learning pathway of;RongoMōhioMaramaMātauCulminating in Ora Huarahi Whakatū is an online Nursing Council …

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Collective Impact for Social Change

Kōkiritia i roto i te kotahitanga, kia Mataora te tū Collectively we will build a better life Collective Impact  Throughout Māori history, numerous examples exist of Māori rangatiratanga organising collective action around a shared vision to address social, cultural and health disparities.  These actions often reached beyond the traditional boundaries or limitations of legislation, policy, …

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Tohu Hiranga Awards

Tohu Hiranga Awards Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua “Those who lead give sight to those who follow, those who follow give life to those who lead” Leadership and Mentorship Dame Tariana Turia Award Dame Tariana Turia (Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru, Tūwharetoa, Whanganui) was a respected Māori leader who …

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Māori Health Leadership Scholarships

Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar. Māori Health Leadership Scholarships 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 …

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100 Māori Leaders

100 Māori Leaders  100 Māori Leaders is a website that holds a collection of amazing diverse stories of now over 100 Māori leaders in Health.  The website is a great starting point for people interested in the variety of work available in the Health sector.  Each leader’s profile also provides examples of the important contributions …

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Ammon Elkington

Pae Tata Pae Tawhiti Coodinator | Te Whare Whakangungu

Toitū Hauora Accord

“He kotuku rerenga tahi” – A white heron flies once This whakatauki is used on an occasion when something very special and unique takesplace. It is often said of a great chief or a leader. It could be used to celebratethe success of various inspirational leaders in the community. Toitū Hauora Leadership Summit Toitū Hauora …

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Hata Temo

Kaumātua | Whare Tukutuku

Frano Sadlier

Co-facilitator & coordinator, Tiaki Whānau Tiaki Ora | Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention

Eneta Mason

Administrator & Data Analyst | Te Rau Matatau

Ngahuia Ormsby

Digital Content Coordinator | Communications and Marketing

Sarah Kinred

Kaitiaki Mātauranga Māori | Te Whare Whakangungu

Kay Kingi

Huarahi Ora Regional Advisor, South – Te Waipounamu | He Whare Wahine

Meiana Gray

Operations Lead | Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention

Sharon Elkington

Ngā Pou Herenga Tāngata, Kirikiriroa/Office Manager | Corporate Operations

Shawnee Brausch

Research & Communication Analyst | Whare Tukutuku

Codey Bell

Research & System Analyst | Te Rau Rangahau

Regan Balzer

Pou Āwhina | Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention

Ronald Baker

Kaumātua & Trainer | Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention

Donovan Clarke

Waikato-Tainui, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Manu, Ngāti Te Ata | Chairman of Te Rau Ora Board of Directors

Te Puea Winiata

Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāi Tamarāwaho, Tūhoe, Tainui | Board of Directors

Diane Koti

Ngāti Porou, Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato-Tainui | Board of Directors

Chris Webber

Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāti Raukawa Ki Te Tonga, Te Āti Awa | Board of Directors

Tyler Morris

Quality, Risk, & Assurance Manager | Corporate Operations

Natasha Paku

Business Practice Manager | Business Practice

Cecilia Kim

Finance Manager | Finance & Payroll

Alex Milner

Māori Suicide Prevention Community Fund Lead | Centre of Māori Suicide Prevention

Te Pōari

Te Pōari  Te Rau Ora has a passionate and committed Board of Directors who have dedicated themselves to making a difference for Māori health and wellbeing outcomes.  

Ō Tātou Kaimahi

Ngā Kaimahi  Te Rau Ora (TRO) kaimahi are passionate and committed to making a tangible difference for Māori health and wellbeing outcomes. With a diverse range of skills and life experiences kaimahi work alongside whānau, hapū, iwi, NGOs, Government, education, and communities across Aotearoa.  Executive Leadership Team Our Kaimahi

Kēmu – Māori Health Quiz

Looking for an activity to increase your organisation’s knowledge of Māori Health? Then the Kēmu – Māori Health Quiz could be for you. Kēmu is a daily Māori Health Quiz designed to test people’s knowledge of “All Things Māori Health – including Māori Health Leaders, Māori Frameworks, Māori Strategies, Mātauranga Māori and Te Reo Māori …

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Celebrating Frontline Workforces: Ngā Mihi Campaign

Ngā Mihi is an online campaign to demonstrate our gratitude, appreciation and love to our essential workforces responding to COVID-19. Launched in December 2021, the campaign has reached a combined audience of 336,000 people through partnerships with Māori Media, Māori Radio Stations, and Social Media. The programme has also curated and shared over 1,500 stories …

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Pulse Survey: Māori Provider Wellbeing COVID-19

Over the past two years, it has become increasingly clear how vital our Māori Organisations are to the communities they serve. They have been unwavering in their commitment, ingenuity, and innovation – often going above and beyond to ensure the health and wellbeing of whānau. As a national workforce centre, we work closely with Māori …

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Celebrating 20 Years: Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing

The Journal of Indigenous Wellbeing is a peer-reviewed, open-access, scholarly online journal that shares multi-disciplinary indigenous knowledge and research experience amongst indigenous health professionals, leaders, researchers, and community members. In 2003, under the leadership of Dr Nancy Gibson and her team at the Edmonton ACADRE Centre the inaugural issue of Pimatisiwin: A Journal of Aboriginal …

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