Te Tiratū

24/09/2025

🌿 Te Kūiti Rural Health Hui🌿

Today in Te Kūiti, whānau spoke up to Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey MP about the urgent challenges facing our communities, like long waits by our rural rangatahi for mental health support, youth va**ng, intergenerational trauma, and stretched ambulance and maternity services. Whānau want real, whānau-led solutions that work for rural and remote-based Māori.

While we heard that mental health funding increased to $2.8B and new community-driven models are being developed, whānau are calling for culturally responsive, local healthcare that gives rangatahi timely support and stronger futures. ✊🏽

Minister for Rural Communities Mark Patterson MP was also in attendance alongside bureaucrats from Health NZ - Waikato.

▶️Read our media release on Rangatahi Māori mental health in rural Waikato here: https://tetiratu.co.nz/2025/09/23/rangatahi-maori-mental-health-in-rural-waikato-is-in-crisis-2/

21/09/2025

-Ā-TAU
✨ Te Nehenehenui Hui-ā-Tau 2025 at Napinapi Marae ✨
The sun came out for us yesterday ☀️It was a beautiful day at the hui where we were blessed with sunshine and some powerful kōrero. Our kaumātua and whānau from Te Kūiti and Taumarunui shared openly about the health services they use, what’s missing, and the struggles they face getting care. Ngā mihi nui to everyone who took the time to kōrero with us, know that your voices matter. 🙏

18/09/2025

🌿 Kia ora e te whānau 🌿

This week we celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, and honour our reo champions past and present.

Every kupu we share nourishes our hinengaro, strengthens whanaungatanga, and uplifts our wairua.

💡 I mōhio koe (did you know) being bilingual is linked to stronger executive function, a deeper cultural identity, and better whānau relationships?

He wā pai tēnei kia whakanuia te reo, kia whakanuia te hauora. ✨

12/09/2025

🌿 Kia ora e te whānau 🌿

In July, the Government introduced proposed changes to the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act. If passed, these would:
✂️ Cut back the role of Iwi-Māori Partnership Boards
⚠️ Weaken Te Tiriti and equity protections
🏛️ Move decision-making further away from our communities

We shared our submission with the Health Select Committee opposing these changes on behalf of our 121,000+ whānau across our Tainui waka rohe, and in unity with all 15 IMPBs across Aotearoa.

Together, we made it clear: these reforms will not help our people, they risk making things worse.

“The Crown’s duty to partner with iwi under Te Tiriti o Waitangi is non-negotiable.”
– Tipa Mahuta, Co-Chair of Te Tiratū

Please know, e te whānau, we are standing strong against these reforms. 💪 We will keep advocating for iwi-led, whānau-centred solutions that truly deliver better health outcomes for our people.

🔗📰 Read more here: https://tetiratu.co.nz/2025/09/01/proposed-pae-ora-reforms-lack-evidence-crowns-te-tiriti-partnership-with-iwi-non-negotiable/

Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, representing over 121,000 Māori in Waikato, opposes proposed changes to the Pae Ora Act that would weaken Māori decision-making, Te Tiriti protections, and efforts to reduce health inequities.

08/09/2025

✨ Nau mai, haere mai ✨

Today at Te Mahurehure Marae we welcomed Te Ropu Poa (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa) as the new Chief Executive of Rangitāmiro, the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Tai Tokerau, Tāmaki Makaurau, Waikato, Hauraki and Tuwharetoa.

Rangitāmiro is a partnership of Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, National Hauora Coalition (NHC), and Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau continuing the legacy of Kahurangi Tariana Turia

04/09/2025

We stand in opposition with Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB who is part of our Te Manawa Taki IMPB Collective regionally and a member of our national rōpū of 15 IMPBs.
▶️Read more here: https://tearawaimpb.co.nz/2025/09/01/te-taura-ora-impb-warns-pae-ora-bill-worsens-inequities-urges-abandonment/

29/08/2025

❤️ ✨He karere aroha ✨❤️

Whānau of Tainui Waka rohe and iwi from across the motu are gathering this week at Turangawaewae Marae to honour the first anniversary of the Koroneihana of Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō 👑.

It is a time for whānau to come together in aroha, respect, and remembrance of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII❤️.

“Te Arikinui will celebrate the life and legacy of her late father and reaffirm his vision of Kotahitanga. Guided by the values inherited from her parents and her tuupuna, Te Arikinui is acutely aware of the challenges facing te iwi Maaori in a rapidly changing world. Empowering rangatahi, strengthening whaanau resilience, and upholding Mana Motuhake are important aspirations for Te Arikinui.” ~ Kiingitanga spokesperson, Rukumoana Schaafhausen.

29/08/2025

🤝Kia ora e te whānau! 🤝

Here are the values at the heart of Te Tiratū, which we strive to apply to all that we do:

🌿 Manaakitanga - Our commitment to care and respect for all whānau in our community and their unique experiences in health

🌿 Whānaungatanga - Our role is to nurture, connect, and develop reciprocal relationships between Te Tiratū and our community as we aspire towards authentic and honest representation

🌿 Tino Rangatiratanga - Our commitment to uphold the rights of Māori to self-determination and control over their health and wellbeing

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26/08/2025

🌿Kia ora e te whānau! 🌿

Last year, we delved into understanding the needs and aspirations of our whānau, and those insights continue to guide us today in our Community Health Plan and Priorities Report.

We’re focused on prioritising whānau voices, enhancing cultural responsiveness, and ensuring services are accessible and equitable for all.

Together, we can ensure our health services meet the needs of our whānau. Let’s create a healthier future! 💪🏾



Read more here: https://tetiratu.co.nz/2024/10/04/707/

18/08/2025

🌟 Kia ora e te whānau! 🌟

Ko wai a Te Tiratū? 🤔

Our name Te Tiratū was inspired by the pukapuka, 'Wayfinding Leadership' by Chellie Spiller and others, a beautiful reminder of how we navigate life together, like a waka on a shared journey.

In this waka, the mast represents our people, strong, steady, and connected. The sails carry us forward, guided by a clear sense of purpose: who we stand for, and who stands with us.

Our tohu, designed with aroha by Sonny Houpapa, brings this to life. The Te Papa Noho (the deck) is where we come together, marae, hapū, whānau, community, to kōrero, decide, and act.

Every element of our design reflects connection, collaboration, and the power of our collective voice.

Join us on this journey as we stand together for our people 🌱🙌

14/08/2025

🩺 Kia ora e te whānau 🩺

Your health matters to us!

We would like to hear about your experiences with healthcare services. By participating in the Primary Care Survey, you’ll help us improve the services for your whānau and others in our community.

Please take a moment to share your feedback, and then we'll strive to ensure your experiences guide the changes we advocate for. 💪

💬 Share your feedback 🔗

Primary Care / Survey We invite you to share your kōrero to better understand the hauora needs and aspirations of you and your whānau. Te Tiratū (IMPB) is committed to ensuring that the voices of whānau are heard. The kōrero you share will be used to advocate on behalf of whānau, ensuring that...

13/08/2025

✨ He Puāwaitanga – By Wāhine Māori, For Wāhine Māori ✨

Tautoko all the way 💛 Our wāhine Māori with cancer receive care that is tika and honours who they are.

Here's a brief video of Renee explaining He Puāwaitanga from ĀKI Innovations in Waikato, combining rongoā Māori, oncology rehab, and wraparound whānau support.

From sound healing to personalised nutrition, and safe spaces to kōrero openly, wāhine have described it as “the first place I felt truly seen and heard as Māori.” 💛

This beautiful kaupapa has already changed lives. Now the goal is to make it sustainable, so more wāhine can access culturally safe cancer care without cost being a barrier.

🎥 Watch the video and listen to the wāhine themselves share why this kaupapa matters.