TaneOra Alliance

TaneOra Alliance TOA. Tane Ora Alliance - Unlocking the Potential of Māori Men. A MOVEMENT. EVENTS

TOA hosts different events throughout the year to promote Māori Men's Health.

Tāne Ora Alliance (TOA) is a movement that seeks to Unlock the Potential of Māori men to positively participate and contribute to society. Prof Sir Mason Durie notes that “we are good at practicing a Tikanga on the Marae” and therefore need to apply the same principles to everyday life – such as establishing meaningful and sustainable relationships. THE PROGRAMME

TOA is also a programme that is b

alanced across the four aspects of wellbeing more commonly referred to as Te Whare Tapa Whā. In practical terms, this means that TOA workshops encompass all aspects of the men’s health, including their physical, mental, spiritual, and cultural. Men receive extensive gym training and evaluations, cooking and nutrition classes, experience with traditional Māori weaponry and the spiritual ties that come with it, and lessons about their Whakapapa (genealogy) and Whenua (their connection to the land). A highlight of the programme is the establishment of hononga (connections) between participants and the formation of a long-term Brotherhood. TOA has now successfully run 3 programmes: TOA (Palmerston North), TOA 2.0 (Palmerston North), TOA Tamakinui a Rua (Dannevirke), with intentions to expand to other localities regionally . TOA looks to expand nationally through a series of Māori Men’s Health Workshops in 2017.Watch this space as TOA releases more information about events that will be held regionally within Manawatu and nationally through out the Country.

TOA Week 8 in Review:Celebration week: Acknowledging the journey of the TOA Brothers and their whānau.The TOA Brothers f...
22/07/2021

TOA Week 8 in Review:
Celebration week: Acknowledging the journey of the TOA Brothers and their whānau.
The TOA Brothers finished strong with the last fitness sessions with Tepiwa Bullock at Snapback Gym and Lido Aquatic Centre.
Unfortunately, the weather didn't play the game and diving with
Jeremy Padgett-Cutlass and Clint got post-poned until further notice.
We celebrated with our whānau and friends at the Lido Aquatic Centre playing bull-rush, hydro-slides, piggy-back fights and lovely kai from Lelani and Alicia.
Our big celebration was held Snapback Gym with a delicious spread catered by kai Toni Himiona and
Anaru Himiona. It was special to be accompanied by friends, whānau and some of our facilitators Josh Strickland BT Welding & Fabrication LTD Trig Johnson
Harry Hill delivered an inspirational presentation of his TOA and well-being journey.
The TOA Brothers won prizes for each of the kaupapa (modules) delivered on TOA .
Timothy Johnson won the Tiaki Taiao and Pukenga Waka awards.
John Samuel won the whiti award.
Lyl Stylah and Matthew Johnson won most growth (most improved).
Te Manu Mohio Johnson won the tautoko award (kauta challenge and transporting the TOA Brothers).
Tane Mahuta Kake was awarded the Tikanga (best haka, karakia) and Supreme Award (commitment, effort and application of skills).
Anaru Tepania led the TOA Brothers in haka to complete the evening.
Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou. Thank you TOA Whānau for the tautoko and support throughout the 8-week journey.
Kia ara ake rā he tangata, he toa rangatira e! He toa, he toa, he toa kiwikawa, he toa, he toa kairakau, he toa taumata ra au!
In celebration of a new life, and the rise of a new chief, a new leader! I am a leader, I am a warrior, I am the elite, I am a band of warriors, I am an extraordinary person!

TOA Week 7 in Review:Noho Marae week: A culmination of the pukenga and growth from previous weeks.We continued our taha ...
11/07/2021

TOA Week 7 in Review:
Noho Marae week: A culmination of the pukenga and growth from previous weeks.
We continued our taha tinana journey with Tepiwa Bullock doing boxing, strength/ conditioning, swimming and weights.
We had noho at Kauwhata Marae with TOA Kaumatua Papa Kewana Emery who shared his TOA journey and history of Ngāti Kauwhata.
Te Manu Mohio Johnson Tane Mahuta Kake cooked Vietnamese Chicken Salad learnt from Ian Drew at UCOL.
Tepiwa Bullock took us through haka rehearsals in preparation for celebration evening.
We used the spears created at Tiaki Taiao 1 (hinaki next time) to catch tuna and ika (trout) with Jeremy Padgett-Cutlass and Clint at Colyton Bridge.
We went fishing with Trig Johnson at Foxton Beach. Although the fish weren't biting, we practiced mau rakau learnt from Josh Strickland on the beach and played some touch.
The kai gathered was prepared alongside a hangi for a well-earned hakari (feast)! Bring on Week 8!
Kia ara ake rā he tangata, he toa rangatira e! He toa, he toa, he toa kiwikawa, he toa, he toa kairakau, he toa taumata ra au!
In celebration of a new life, and the rise of a new chief, a new leader! I am a leader, I am a warrior, I am the elite, I am a band of warriors, I am an extraordinary person!

TOA Week 6 in Review:Matariki: A week for celebration and spending time with whānau.We continued our taha tinana journey...
04/07/2021

TOA Week 6 in Review:
Matariki: A week for celebration and spending time with whānau.
We continued our taha tinana journey with Tepiwa Bullock boxing/kick-boxing, strength/ conditioning, swimming and weights. We learned BJJ Americana Armlock with
Kiria Tangaroa at Highbury Whanau Centre.
Developed new pukenga (skills) with Brian Taniwha BT Welding & Fabrication LTD servicing a car.
Celebrated Matariki through Kapa Haka Festival, mau rakau with Josh Strickland and haka training.
This week had many beautiful kaupapa to connect with whānau and friends through Te Ao Māori. Life still presented it's challenges and tested our patience and resilience, but this did not hold us back it brought us together stronger.
Nau mai e Tāne. Te hiringa matua, te hiringa nō tuaukiuki. Te mauri o Tū-ka-maia.
Come to me Tāne. The perseverance of our fore-fathers, the determination of our ancient ones. The essence of Tu-the-courageous.

TOA Week 5 in Review:A great week for reflection and reviewing our goals.We continued our taha tinana journey with Tepiw...
27/06/2021

TOA Week 5 in Review:
A great week for reflection and reviewing our goals.
We continued our taha tinana journey with Tepiwa Bullock boxing/kick-boxing, mobility, swimming, weights, spin and learned BJJ take-downs with Morgan Emery.
The wet-weather post-poned our eeling and hunting. Sickness prevented our kaumatua from sharing tīkanga of the local whenua.
This challenged our determination and courage to achieve our goals. The early and cold/wet mornings invite us to avoid our goals and stay in bed. Getting up and fighting for our goals builds strength and resilience to push through obstacles.
Nau mai e Tāne. Te hiringa matua, te hiringa nō tuaukiuki. Te mauri o Tū-ka-maia.
Come to me Tāne. The perseverance of our fore-fathers, the determination of our ancient ones. The essence of Tu-the-courageous.

TOA Week 4 in Review:So much potential for growth this week starting with tautoko to Highbury Whanau Centre men's health...
21/06/2021

TOA Week 4 in Review:

So much potential for growth this week starting with tautoko to Highbury Whanau Centre men's health BJJ Rollathon, then Financial Literacy 2 - Job Applications, followed by boxing/kick-boxing (spin, weights), improving water skills for diving, Tiaki Taiao 1 - Hunting, Gathering, Trapping (making spears/gafs, hīnaki, dive-bags) tikanga (haka/ karakia), mau rakau, mid-way health checks and finishing off with the Kauta Challenge at UCOL (aue!).

Connections with BT Welding & Fabrication LTD and
Jeremy Padgett-Cutlass through Tiaki Taiao and connections with many other Tāne wanting to be part of TOA.
A great week for new pukanga and unlocking potential Tāne ma!

Nau mai e Tāne! Tāne-te-wananga, Tāne-te-hiringa, Te mauri a Tu-ka-maia, Te mauri a Tu-ka-tauira!
Come to me Tāne! Tāne the leaner, Tāne the determined, the life-force of Tu-the-courageous, Tu-the-learner!

TOA Week 3 in Review:Huge week that started with MENTOAs de-briefing the last 2 weeks, connecting and working-out, follo...
10/06/2021

TOA Week 3 in Review:
Huge week that started with MENTOAs de-briefing the last 2 weeks, connecting and working-out, followed by boxing/kick-boxing (spin, weights), improving water skills for diving, tikanga (haka/ karakia), mau rakau and whanaungatanga.
Connections with Josh Strickland through mau rakau and connections with many other Tāne wanting to be part of TOA.
Another solid effort on your journey this week Tāne ma! Nau mai e Tāne! Tāne-te-waiora, Tāne-i-te-mahara, Tāne-te-hiringa!
Come to me Tāne! Tāne the bringer of light and prosperity, Tāne the higher-thinker, Tāne the determined!

TOA Week 2 in Review:Another massive week that started with Zui financial literacy - money management, fitness sessions ...
04/06/2021

TOA Week 2 in Review:

Another massive week that started with Zui financial literacy - money management, fitness sessions (boxing, pool, spin, weights, stairs), tikanga (haka/ karakia) and whanaungatanga.
The brothers continue to chip away at their goals (homework/mahi), wero (challenges).
Another solid effort on your journey this week Tāne ma! Nau mai e Tāne! Tāne-te-waiora, Tāne-i-te-mahara, Tāne-te-hiringa!
Come to me Tāne! Tāne the bringer of light and prosperity, Tāne the higher-thinker, Tāne the determined!

TOA Week 1 in Review:A massive week that started with whanaungatanga at Aorangi Marae, setting wellbeing goals, connecti...
28/05/2021

TOA Week 1 in Review:
A massive week that started with whanaungatanga at Aorangi Marae, setting wellbeing goals, connecting as a brotherhood and learning tikanga.
Te Piwa invited the brothers to the gym and pool focusing on our taha tinana (mobility and fitness) which also increased taha hinegaro (mental & emotional), taha whanau (brotherhood/belonging) and taha wairua (spiritual/connection).
The brothers achieved some of their goals, wero (challenges) and even challenged the MENTOAs to a couple of spin-classes (ouch).
Be very proud of your efforts Tāne ma and your journey this week! Nau mai e Tāne! Tenei te mauri o Tu-ka-maia!
Come to me Tāne! Invoke the life-force of Tu-the-courageous!

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