Kā mihi o Te Rā Whakanui!

On July 26, 2014, at six locations across Te Waipounamu, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu was launched in a historic partnership between the nine iwi of Te Waipounamu.
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Te Waipounamu celebrates 10 years of Whānau Ora

Communities across Te Waipounamu will come together this weekend to celebrate 10 years of Whānau Ora, a ground-breaking approach to whānau well-being.
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Mānawatia a Matariki

After what feels like a few heavy months, this week is undoubtedly one of light and celebration as Te Huinga Whetū and Matariki shine bright on the national stage and in our homes and communities.
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Whānau Ora a shining example of social investment

The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island is disappointed there is little new money for Māori in this year’s Budget but says its door is open if the Coalition Government wants to hear more about effective models of social investment.
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Latest news from across the motu

Whānau Ora partners and entities across Te Waipounamu have been busy this month, and we have been proud to be alongside them.
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Rangatahi mā, applications for RUIA and Tama Ora are open!

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu are excited to let rangatahi Māori in Te Waipounamu, Rakiura and Rēkohu/Wharekauri know that applications for RUIA and Tama Ora are open!
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Waitangi Day 2024: In pursuit of kotahitanga

It has been 184 years since Te Tiriti o Waitangi was first signed in Waitangi on February 6, 1840. When it was signed, it was done so in the spirit of unity and partnership.
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WAVE social impact investment set to make a difference for hundreds more whānau in Te Waipounamu

A pioneering social impact investment fund supporting Māori businesses and initiatives in the South Island is calling for applications for its 18th funding round.
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Tonoa mai ināianei!

E te iwi, we are excited to let you know that WAVE 18, our flagship social innovation fund, and Tai Neke, Tai Ora are now open!
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‘Let aroha drive the mahi’

New partnerships forged, the ‘aroha economy’; as we head into the holidays, it is timely to remember that, in our communities, we can be the difference.
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