Why Ora

Why Ora Empowering Māori to fulfil their employment and career aspirations so that our whānau can flourish

Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou e te whānauOur tari will be closed from 23 December 2025 to 6 January 2026, reo...
17/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te tau hou e te whānau

Our tari will be closed from 23 December 2025 to 6 January 2026, reopening on Wednesday 7 January 2026. During this time, our kaimahi will be enjoying precious moments with whānau and friends. We wish you all a joyful holiday season and look forward to reconnecting in the new year!

Kaimahi Kōrero: Tāku HaerengaMeet Tane Whitehead - one of our new Kaiārahi at Why Ora!Born and raised in Taranaki, Tane’...
16/12/2025

Kaimahi Kōrero: Tāku Haerenga

Meet Tane Whitehead - one of our new Kaiārahi at Why Ora!

Born and raised in Taranaki, Tane’s journey has taken him from Spotswood College to graduating with First Class Honours at Otago. Along the way, he’s led on and off the field, started a scholarship for Taranaki taiohi, and coached rugby league teams, including helping Niue U17 girls make history at the Pasifika Youth Cup.

Now back home, Tane’s excited to support taiohi to chase their goals and stay connected to their culture.

“Why Ora supported me - now I get to give that same awhi back.”

Click to read Tane's full story: https://www.whyora.co.nz/portfolio_page/it-is-people/

Today our Why Ora whānau rolled up their sleeves and got out into the community to volunteer for The Giving Tree, an inc...
16/12/2025

Today our Why Ora whānau rolled up their sleeves and got out into the community to volunteer for The Giving Tree, an incredible initiative led by the Roderique Hope Trust.

It was awesome to tautoko our whānau in need during this Christmas season. From wrapping gifts and putting care baskets together to sharing smiles and kōrero, every moment reminded us of the power of manaakitanga and community spirit.

The Giving Tree initiative ensures families who are doing it tough can still experience the joy and warmth of Christmas. Being part of this kaupapa was a privilege, and we’re proud to stand alongside others making a real difference in Taranaki.

🎓 Congratulations to our 2025 Tertiary Graduates! 🎓We are so proud of our incredible taiohi who have achieved this amazi...
11/12/2025

🎓 Congratulations to our 2025 Tertiary Graduates! 🎓
We are so proud of our incredible taiohi who have achieved this amazing milestone. Your hard work, resilience, and commitment have paid off, and today we celebrate YOU!

This achievement is more than a qualification; it’s a testament to your determination and the support of your whānau and community. We can’t wait to see the impact you’ll make in your chosen fields!

🎄 Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te Tau Hou! 🎉Our final newsletter for 2025 is landed! What an incredible year – full of ...
11/12/2025

🎄 Meri Kirihimete me ngā mihi o te Tau Hou! 🎉
Our final newsletter for 2025 is landed! What an incredible year – full of challenges, growth, and amazing achievements for our taiohi.

As we wrap up the year, we want to wish you all the very best for the festive season.

A huge mihi to our hardworking Board for their guidance and support throughout this kaupapa – we couldn’t do it without you!

👉 Click the link to read our Raumati 2024 Newsletter and celebrate the highlights with us.
Link:https://www.whyora.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Why-Ora-Quarterly-Newsletter-Issue-30-2025-FINAL.pdf

✨ Final Hoki Mai Wānanga ✨Last week we hosted our last Hoki Mai ki Why Ora wānanga, wrapping it up with an awesome hākar...
08/12/2025

✨ Final Hoki Mai Wānanga ✨
Last week we hosted our last Hoki Mai ki Why Ora wānanga, wrapping it up with an awesome hākari!

It was such a special evening shared with our taiohi and their whānau, celebrating their achievements. We also shared gifts and heard some inspiring kōrero from our Hoki Mai taiohi, which made the night even more memorable!

As we begin preparing for Te Tau Hou, we’re celebrating the journeys ahead for our taiohi!Let's hear from Madison Powell...
03/12/2025

As we begin preparing for Te Tau Hou, we’re celebrating the journeys ahead for our taiohi!

Let's hear from Madison Powell (Patea Area School) and Addison Whitikia (Stratford High School) as they share their excitement about heading into tertiary study ā tērā tau.

Big dreams, new adventures, and bright futures await! 🎓

What a Month at Why Ora!This month has been full of celebrations and connections as we acknowledged our taiohi’s end-of-...
29/11/2025

What a Month at Why Ora!

This month has been full of celebrations and connections as we acknowledged our taiohi’s end-of-year achievements!

From secondary school prizegivings to meeting our amazing Year 10 taiohi during Why Ora promos – it was awesome to connect, and we can’t wait to work with you ā tērā tau!

And a special shout-out to Savannah, who completed mātaki shadowing in Oral Health – ka mau te wehi!

Our kaimahi have also been busy with principal hui, strengthening relationships with kura and highlighting the incredible participation of our taiohi in Why Ora.

The tāne in our tari are proudly growing their mo for Movember to tautoko and raise awareness for men’s health

We also joined in the festive spirit – our tari participated in Shoebox Christmas, helping spread joy to whānau in need this season.

It’s been a pretty awesome month, e te whānau. Thank you for being part of this kaupapa!

Ka mau te wehi! Big shoutout to our amazing secondary taiohi who’ve smashed their exams! Your hard work and determinatio...
27/11/2025

Ka mau te wehi! Big shoutout to our amazing secondary taiohi who’ve smashed their exams!

Your hard work and determination deserve all the celebration. Time to relax and enjoy the rewards of all that hard mahi!

Kupu o te marama: TŪMANAKOAs we begin to wind down for the year, our kupu of the month is tūmanako hope, aspiration.Use...
23/11/2025

Kupu o te marama: TŪMANAKO

As we begin to wind down for the year, our kupu of the month is tūmanako hope, aspiration.

Use this kupu as you start to reflect on your haerenga and think about your wawata for the year ahead. What are your dreams? What goals do you want to set?

Tūmanako reminds us to hold onto hope, to dream boldly, and to move forward with intention and belief in ourselves.

Kia ū, kia manawanui, kia tūmanako.

Kia pai tō mahi ki a koutou! Tertiary exams are officially done! awesome mahi to all our students who pushed through and...
20/11/2025

Kia pai tō mahi ki a koutou!

Tertiary exams are officially done! awesome mahi to all our students who pushed through and gave it their all!

You can finally breathe, reset, and take pride in everything you’ve achieved! you deserve it!

Whether it was your first exam season or your last, kua oti te mahi!

"Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina."Seek the distant horizons, cherish those you attai...
19/11/2025

"Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina."
Seek the distant horizons, cherish those you attain.

We’ve chosen this whakataukī as a powerful reminder. Kia moemoeā nui tonu, envision your goals while also taking time to reflect and be grateful for the milestones you’ve already reached.

Every step forward matters. Every achievement deserves recognition. Keep striving, keep growing, and never forget how far you’ve come.

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