‘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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Our mokopuna are our everything

This week we highlight the incredible network of Mokopuna Ora Connectors spread throughout Te Waipounamu, take a trip to Rakiura, spend some time on the water with Te Waka Pounamu and take a look at what’s growing in the māra kai at Omaka Marae.
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Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa

I start the week reminded of this whakataukī, Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa, which speaks to the importance of connection, of staying connected, and of maintaining dialogue so that, together, we can continue to move forward.
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‘I belong’

As Canterbury enjoys a well-deserved day off, we are getting ready for an exciting two days out at Pacific Series 2023 – a rugby league tournament that brings together teams from all over Aotearoa and the Pacific.
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Good to be home

This week, we share photos from Te Mana Kuratahi, head to Akaroa to hear about the difference Uruora is making for whānau and share details of two upcoming exhibitions that showcase the depth of talent among our Māori artists in Te Waipounamu.
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An auntie network like no other

The Māori Women’s Welfare League is one of our great taonga.
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Aroā te marea, kia ora ai te iwi

Among the many investment streams of the Whānau Ora network in Te Waipounamu, an important one for us is Aroā.
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The force is strong in the south

The biennial Te Kupeka Umaka Māori ki Āraiteuru (KUMA) awards held last weekend were focused on mātauranga Māori - the significance of Māori knowledge, wisdom, and cultural practices in business.
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Māu te ara, kia ora ai te whānau

What a beautiful and powerful two days together at Whānau Ora Symposium 2023, reminding ourselves of our whys, exchanging mātauranga, being inspired by some incredible speakers, and simply connecting.
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Whānau-centred commissioning approach ‘turning the dial’ for Māori in Te Waipounamu

Thousands of whānau Māori in Te Waipounamu are thriving as a result of direct commissioning by the South Island’s Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, according to independent research released today.
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