Te Rau Ora

Te Rau Ora We strengthen Māori health and wellbeing through nationally navigated and locally led solutions. Ngā mihi.
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Te Rau Ora aspire for Health Workforces to support Māori in a flourishing state. By being trans-sectorial, transdisciplinary, rooted in Kaupapa Māori and responsive to whānau. Ngā Uara Our Values
- Tika, pono me te aroha: Doing what is right with integrity and compassion.
- Manaaki tangata: Whilst caring and supporting people.
- Kia ngatahi te waihoe: We do this in unison to achieve Māori goals an

d aspirations.
- Mahi tahi: In the spirit of togetherness.
- Whakamana i te tangata: To enhance their mana and full potential.
- Ehara tāku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini: We honour and remember the collective efforts necessary for success. At Te Rau Ora we want our pages and groups to be safe places for whitiwhiti whakaaro me ngā kōrero. To maintain this, we have clear rules in place for everyone to follow when commenting/posting:

- Maintaining one's mana and that of others
- Stick to the issue
- Keep koha kōrero civil and tasteful
- No disruptive, offensive or abusive behaviour
- Unlawful or objectionable content is unacceptable. By this, we mean nothing that could be deemed as abusive, racist, harassing, a breach of copyright, defamatory, threatening, harmful, obscene, profane, sexually-oriented, racially offensive, homophobic, sexist, or transphobic
- No advertising or spamming

Anyone who posts in breach of these rules could have their comment(s) removed and potentially be banned. It's important to understand your comments are your responsibility. They are public for the world to see and represent your views - not ours. We don't recommend revealing any personal information about yourself, and you shouldn’t reveal personal information about anyone else. For example - a telephone number, home address or email address. As the social media landscape evolves, this comments policy could be amended at any time.

05/06/2026

Bringing this into the new year with us. Listen to the kōrero of Tā Mason Durie, who reviewed 100 years of Maori health in Aotearoa and identified 5 things to consider for our success in the future.

Developed by Clinical Psychologist Dr Andre McLachlan, Whiti Te Rā is a guide to connecting whaiora Māori (Māori client...
05/06/2026

Developed by Clinical Psychologist Dr Andre McLachlan, Whiti Te Rā is a guide to connecting whaiora Māori (Māori clients) to traditional wellbeing pathway using pūrākau and whakapapa kōrero derived from a Māori worldview.

The model incorporates six interconnected pathways to Wellbeing, including
1) Reo Māori – revitalisation of language
2) Taiao - connection with the environment
3) Wairua - Māori spiritual beliefs and practices
4) Mahi-a-toi -Māori expressive art forms
5) Take pū whānau - Māori relational values
6) Whakapapa: intergenerational relationships.

Whiti Te Rā exudes potentiality, warmth, and new horizons on a pathway towards mauri ora and a secure cultural identity.

To read more about Whiti Te Rā visit https://ow.ly/G4Tg50WcEbz

Meet Professor Terryann Clark (Ngāpuhi) – a true champion for our rangatahi! With over 25 years of research and advocacy...
05/06/2026

Meet Professor Terryann Clark (Ngāpuhi) – a true champion for our rangatahi! With over 25 years of research and advocacy, she’s dedicated her life to improving the health and well-being of taitamariki and whānau Māori.

From leading nationwide studies on youth well-being to shaping policies that make a real difference, Terryann brings not just her expertise as a nurse and researcher but also her lived experience as a wahine Māori with a disability and a mama. Her work is all about making sure our rangatahi thrive, guided by aroha, whanaungatanga, and a deep connection to her community.

Learn More: 100maorileaders.com/leaders/terryann-clark

HIRING | Te Whatu OraTe Whatu Ora is seeking an Executive National Director, Hauora Māori Service — one of the most sign...
05/06/2026

HIRING | Te Whatu Ora

Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Executive National Director, Hauora Māori Service — one of the most significant Māori health leadership roles in Aotearoa.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, this role will lead the national Hauora Māori Service, overseeing an $808 million portfolio and shaping how the health system delivers for Māori, whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across hauora Māori, workforce development, cultural capability, equity, commissioning, and system transformation, while ensuring Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations remain at the heart of decision-making.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of Māori health outcomes at a national level.

📍 Auckland or Wellington
🗓 Applications close Sunday 7 June 2026, 5pm
https://www.mahi.co.nz/current-vacancies/view/23306

For an information kete, contact Heather Walker at Mana Recruitment: [email protected]

**FULL** Keep an eye out for another session to be announced for whānau and community.Free Workforce Training: Manaaki O...
05/06/2026

**FULL** Keep an eye out for another session to be announced for whānau and community.

Free Workforce Training: Manaaki Ora Wānanga – Su***de Prevention & Postvention

Registrations are now open for Manaaki Ora Wānanga, a two-day training delivered from a Te Ao Māori perspective by Te Rau Ora and the Centre of Māori Su***de Prevention.

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/manaaki-ora-wananga

This wānanga is designed specifically for those in the workforce working with whānau Māori, building capability in su***de prevention, wellbeing, and supporting whānau through grief.

Dates: Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 August
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: Novotel, New Plymouth
Cost: Free (morning tea and lunch provided)

Spaces are limited and registration is required.

04/06/2026

The Toitū Hauora Emerging Leaders Programme is more than a learning experience — it's a chance to challenge yourself, expand your thinking, and become part of a collective committed to strengthening hauora for our people.

Throughout the programme, participants have had the opportunity to learn from influential leaders, build meaningful relationships, and explore kaupapa that matter to them. Their message is simple: embrace every opportunity.

Celebrating Cazna Luke | 100 Māori LeaderCazna Luke is a passionate Māori leader dedicated to advancing whānau, hapū, an...
04/06/2026

Celebrating Cazna Luke | 100 Māori Leader

Cazna Luke is a passionate Māori leader dedicated to advancing whānau, hapū, and iwi aspirations through kaupapa Māori solutions grounded in rangatiratanga and whanaungatanga.

As founder of Mokowhiti Ltd and leader of Kia Ora Hauora, she has helped create pathways into health careers for Māori while strengthening Māori leadership across the workforce.

Her contributions span initiatives including Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Tū Māia, reflecting a lifelong commitment to Māori wellbeing, innovation, and equity.

As a māmā and kuia, Cazna continues to nurture future generations and champion opportunities for Māori to thrive as Māori.

Read more via the link: https://ow.ly/BjU050YELAg

Te reo Māori and Māori artists were a strong presence at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.From Marlon Williams’ history-ma...
03/06/2026

Te reo Māori and Māori artists were a strong presence at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.

From Marlon Williams’ history-making success with his te reo Māori album to acceptance speeches delivered in te reo by artists such as TAWAZ and Stan Walker, Māori language, culture, and identity were front and centre throughout the evening.The awards also highlighted the growing impact of Māori artists across a range of genres, with many using the stage to acknowledge whānau, communities, and the kaupapa that inspires their music.

A mihi to the artists and their creativity, and contribution of Te ao Māori and to the music landscape of Aotearoa.

Read More: https://ow.ly/VRNP50Z6sYi

03/06/2026

What first sparked a lifelong commitment to Māori mental health and wellbeing for Phyllis Tangitu?

In Season 7, Episode 3 of the Toitū Hauora Podcast, Phyllis Tangitu (Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Hauā) reflects on the experiences that shaped her journey into Māori health leadership.

Growing up surrounded by whānau healing practices and witnessing the care provided by her nani, koro, and whānau, Phyllis shares how those early experiences influenced her understanding of hauora, wairua, and the importance of culturally grounded support.

Now serving as Mana Whakahaere (Group Director Equity and Māori) at Emerge Aotearoa, Phyllis brings wisdom, warmth, and deep insight into what it means to lead with purpose and remain connected to whakapapa.

Listen to the full episode: https://100maorileaders.com/podcasts

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