We are the Whānau Ora commissioning agency for Te Waipounamu.

We work on behalf of eight Te Waipounamu iwi to determine the best ways to support whānau development.

Our approach aims to create social impact by investing directly in initiatives developed by whānau or community groups. We also support a significant workforce of Whānau Ora Navigators who work directly with whānau to support them to develop their own pathway plans.

All our mahi is centred on the philosophy that whānau must be placed at the centre of service design and delivery, supporting them to realise their own solutions.

Our Funds

Ā mātou pūtea

We have funding streams available for whānau living in Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Wharekauri

Wave

Wave

Our Wave funding is a social innovation model that gives whānau the agency to realise their own aspirations

Ruia

Ruia

This is a contestable fund which supports rangatahi wellbeing, intergenerational leadership, succession planning and cultural development

Te Kīwai

Te Kīwai

This fund has been designed to support tamariki and rangatahi wellbeing through play, active recreation and sport

Kōanga Kai

Kōanga Kai

Kōanga Kai provides physical resources and coaching so that whānau can create gardens in their homes and communities

Tama Ora

Tama Ora

Tama Ora can help you create an event, project or programme targeted at keeping tamariki and rangatahi active

Tai Neke Tai Ora

Tai Neke Tai Ora

This fund is for individuals or groups that want to support whānau wellbeing and connection to te ao Māori

Aroā

Aroā

Aroā is about connecting whānau to the information and services they need to stay healthy

WHĀNAU ORA OUTCOMES

The Whānau Ora Framework continues to guide the work of Te Taumata to improve outcomes for whānau. Agreed to by Te Taumata and the Crown, the framework provides the central foundation of our commissioning methodology and stipulates a Whānau Ora Framework approach that seeks the following outcomes:

POU TAHI

Whānau in Te Waipounamu are self-managing and empowered leaders.

Huia feather, korowai and taniko are symbolic of rangatiratanga and leadership.

POU RUA

Whānau in Te Waipounamu are leading healthy lifestyles.

Parirau (wing) represents the physical wellbeing of the whānau and whānau having the ability to thrive.

POU TORU

Whānau in Te Waipounamu are participating fully in society.

Poutama symbolises education and knowledge. With knowledge comes better participation in society. Mangopare is a symbol of strength.

POU WHĀ

Whānau in Te Waipounamu are confidently participating in te ao Māori (the Māori world).

Whakapapa, Papatuanuku, takarangi (spiral) separating Ranginui, the centre of te ao Māori is our connection to our whakapapa.

POU RIMA

Whānau in Te Waipounamu are economically secure and successfully involved in wealth creation.

Pataka a traditional storehouse with the addition of a poha (kelp bag) containing titi.

POU ONO

Whānau in Te Waipounamu are cohesive, resilient and nurturing

Interwoven koru, embracing with indicative lines, showing certainty and connection during

POU WHITU

Whānau in Te Waipounamu are responsible stewards of their living and natural environment.

Manaia (guardian) – how we should see whānau within the environment.

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Hei tērā wiki! See you next week!

We are honoured to have a range of guest speakers and expert panellists join us at Symposium 2023. In this week’s Pouārahi Blog, we take the opportunity to introduce our Emcess and Whānau Hauā Ora and Rangatahi panellists.
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Hei tērā wiki! See you next week!

We are honoured to have a range of guest speakers and expert panellists join us at Symposium 2023. In this week’s Pouārahi Blog, we take the opportunity to introduce our Emcess and Whānau Hauā Ora and Rangatahi panellists.
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Mana Tāne wānanga

This series of Mana Tāne wānanga was formed to unite and empower tāne across Te Waipounamu, working to enhance positive perceptions of their roles as fathers and koroua.
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The countdown is on: Symposium 2023

This week we introduce some of our special guests and panelists set to take the stage at Symposium 2023. We also head north to Te Hora Marae, the perfect setting for a recent Mana Tāne wānanga.
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Believing in whānau; investing in whānau; being inspired by whānau

In this week’s Blog we take a closer look at the theme for this month’s Whānau Ora 2023 Symposium in Ōtautahi, check in with the team after Stop training last week, and highlight events coming up across the motu.
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“Our māra kai is about gifting koha…sharing to all of our whānau, showing them what we have done…being proud of it, knowing that it’s going to be put to good use…it’s a good feeling”

Arlia Skipper from Waikawa Marae

Nā te pūtea tautoko

Watch these previously funded kaupapa

The Saucey Kiwis have a simple philosophy – “If you have a mouth, we’ll feed it.” But with a passion for hauora and a belief that kai is medicine, they won’t be dishing up anything that isn’t healthy and nourishing.

Encompassing more than the physical side of the sport, Papuni Boxing aims to support rangatahi in an environment where they learn key values and life skills that will enable them to take care of their own physical and mental health and wellbeing.

It’s been a long road of taking risks and developing new ideas for Reni Wereta-Gargiulo but thanks to Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu WAVE funding, she has been able to develop Kiwi Kai Nelson into the successful parent company that it is today.