Te Waka Whaiora Trust

06/10/2026

On Friday, I was at Pipitea Marae for the apology to Māori from the New Zealand Psychological Society and the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists, for racism and monoculturalism in psychology. It was a great day.

But this apology came from the profession, and it has no support from the Government. That needs to change.

For a long time, our people have been assessed and treated through a lens that was never built for us, so to hear the profession own that on a marae meant a lot.

What matters now is what changes for whānau and for the Māori kaimahi doing this mahi.

Ngā mihi to everyone who organised the day, to the kapa haka group, and to everyone who came.

18/09/2026

Privilege to have some of the Wellington Rugby Lions in our Newtown whare today.

17/09/2026

If you're looking for something special to do with whānau on Saturday, check out TNT: Te Tira Nui Tautito - a musical project that combines jazz with the mana and beautiful lyricism of te ao Māori.

TNT! Te Tira Nui Tautito – Capital City Big Band featuring Lisa Tomlin, TNT! Te Tira ..., The Opera House, Wellington, Wellington Region, 19 September 20

17/09/2026

Our Kahukura Rangatahi started running programs in aged care facilities this year — poi making and poi exercises, mirimiri oil, whakawātea sprays, and a mini tukutuku panel.

15/09/2026

Kaimahi and whānau at the Te Wiki o te Reo Māori parade in Pōneke, among a big crowd of all ages. Ka pai.

15/09/2026

Kaimahi at the Te Wiki o te Reo Māori parade in Pōneke yesterday.

11/09/2026

Mahuru Māori starts today. A month of kōrero Māori, as much or as little as you can manage.

Some of our team will be giving it a go this month. Kia kaha te reo. Take up the challenge yourself: mahurumaori.com

06/09/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads, granddads, uncles, and father figures in our Te Waka Whaiora whānau. 💙

Thank you for the love, guidance, and strength you bring every day.