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.

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Kua tuwhera ngā tono!

We are excited to let you know that applications for three key investment streams are now open!
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Kua tuwhera ngā tono!

We are excited to let you know that applications for three key investment streams are now open!
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Introducing our new Directory!

Just in time for the holiday season, we are excited to launch the new Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Directory!
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Opening early December!

Join us for our upcoming Resource Workshops to get all the information you need ahead of our next investment rounds.
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Nau mai, tauti mai

Join us at Te Whenua Taurikura in Ōtautahi for our Aroā Hauora Day, coming up on Saturday, November 9.
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“Kōanga Kai was the planting of the kākano for what Whānau Whanake can do around food sustainability in the future.”

Cate Grace from Whānau Whanake

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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