Te Pou Oranga o te Whakatōhea

01/08/2025

Te Ngahuru o te Ngākau: Embracing Winter as a Time of Reflection and Restoration ❄️🧘🏽‍♀️🌿

Join us for a wānanga that creates space for whānau to slow down, reflect, and restore 💭💚
We’ll explore the deep wisdom of Takurua (Winter) as a season of stillness, healing, and inner growth 🌌✨
Using mātauranga Māori, we’ll learn how to conserve our energy - emotionally, spiritually, and physically 🕯️🌱
Together, we prepare ourselves for new life and opportunities that will bloom in the coming spring 🌸🌞
Nau mai, haere mai - this is your invitation to reconnect with the season and yourself 🫶🏽🌿

31/07/2025

E te iwi, we are now in the 8th month of 2025 – kua haere te wā ki hea?

As time continues to fly by, our kaupapa within Social Services remains grounded in aroha and manaakitanga. Below is our August Calendar – filled with wānanga, support, and connection for our whānau.

👶 Mums and Bubs:
Supporting māmā through pregnancy and early childhood. Learn about breastfeeding, nutrition, and infant care while building lasting connections with other mums in a safe and nurturing space.
Contact: Krystal Mokomoko
📧 krystal.mokomoko@whakatohea.co.nz
📅 Thursdays | 🕥 10:30am – 1pm

🌿 Mana Tiaki:
Strengthening the mauri, mana, and oranga of tangata whaiora and their whānau. Healing isn’t always easy – but you don’t have to do it alone. This is a stigma-free space of shared experience, respect, and support.
📅 Wednesdays | 🕙 10am – 1pm
📍 7 Moody Place, Ōpōtiki
📞 07 315 6042

🛡️ Healing Whānau Violence – Tāne & Wahine:
We walk alongside our tāne and wāhine to create safe spaces for healing and growth. This journey empowers individuals to reconnect, rebuild, and thrive – together. Contact: Moana and Buck Maui
📅 Tuesdays | 🕙 10am – 1pm
📞 07 315 6042

🌺 Kowhai Kaumātua Roopu:
Celebrating our kaumātua as the holders of wisdom and tradition. We ensure their wellbeing through aroha, connection, and activities that enhance mobility, joy, and hauora. Contact: Donna Kelly
📧 donna.kelly@whakatohea.co.nz
📞 07 315 6042

🌙 Whānau Resilience Wānanga: Takurua
Takurua, the season of rest and renewal. This wānanga supports whānau to reflect, reset, and restore.
For details, contact: Moana and Buck Maui or Danielle Kurei
📞 07 315 6042

🌼 Daffodil Day:
1 in 3 New Zealanders will be affected by Cancer in their lifetime. It could be you, or someone you love. Support the Cancer Society by donating this Daffodil Day.
💛 Cancer does not discriminate – your support matters.

🤱 World Breastfeeding Week | 1–7 August:
Celebrated globally in over 170 countries, this week raises awareness around the health benefits of breastfeeding for pēpi and māmā.
Theme 2025: “A key to sustainable development” – highlighting how breastfeeding supports lifelong wellbeing and a sustainable future.

Ngā manaakitanga,
Te Pou Oranga o Whakatohea

22/07/2025

🌱 Te Uru Kahika 🌱
Over the past few weeks, our rangatahi have stepped into the powerful current of Te Uru Kahika, a kaupapa grounded in identity, hauora, and taiao 🌊🌿
Te Uru Kahika creates space for rangatahi to explore and express who they are, where they come from, and where they're heading 🍃✨

What We Got Up To:
• Marae-based Wānanga – Our rangatahi were welcomed into sacred spaces to learn tikanga marae, te reo Māori, whakapapa, and kawa in an immersive, supportive setting 🏠💬
• Wellbeing Sessions – Facilitated by Luke Gray of Wāhi Limited, these two impactful sessions focused on strengthening hauora – covering kaupapa like how to manage when life gets tough, finding ways to cope, and creating space for honest kōrero 💭🧠💚
• Cooking Sessions – Rangatahi got hands-on in the kitchen, learning how to prepare kai while building confidence, connection, and life skills 🍽️👩‍🍳🤝
• Sports and Movement – Kī-o-rahi was a highlight for physical engagement, promoting movement, learning strategy and maintaining high energy 🥎🔥💪
• Leadership & Future Pathways – We held kōrero and workshops with inspiring role models, exploring what it means to lead with mana and purpose 🗣️🌟👣

We are beyond proud of the way our rangatahi showed up – for themselves and for each other 🙌❤️

This isn't the end...
We're keeping Te Uru Kahika going through our Study Club – a safe, welcoming space where rangatahi can come to study, hang out, have a kai, or reach out for any support 📚🍲🤗
Whether you're prepping for exams, working on assignments, or just needing someone to talk to – this will be your space 📝🫶

Keep an eye out 👀👂

Ngā mihi to all our facilitators, whānau, and supporters who made this wānanga possible 🙏💖
A special mention to Shanara Tuaupiki at MYD for her ongoing tautoko! ❤️🌈

22/07/2025

🌱 GROW YOUR FUTURE IN HORTICULTURE! 🌱

Are you currently working in the horticulture industry?
Now's the perfect time to invest in your team's growth and future success!
🚜🌿 Employers – support your staff with the Apprenticeship Boost through MSD.
We're offering the NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Fruit Production) Level 3 & 4, a 25-month apprenticeship designed to grow practical skills and long-term career development in the industry.

🌾🍏 Why Enrol?
✅ 50% off all course fees
✅ MSD Apprenticeship Boost available
✅ No set start dates – enrol and start anytime
✅ Unlimited spaces available
Take the next step today - grow your career or support your workforce in flourishing with us at Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea.

📩 Ngareta Mason – Horticulture Tutor
📧 ngareta.mason@whakatohea.co.nz
📞 021 231 3484

22/07/2025

He aroha whakatō, he aroha ka p**a mai - If kindness is sown, then kindness you shall receive.

✨ Want to see what we’ve been up to?
Our latest pānui is now live - click the link and have a read!

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14/07/2025

📣 Semester 2 Update! 🎓✨

Kia ora e te iwi,
We’ve got good news – there’s still time to jump in! 🚀
Our new Semester 2 start date is now.

📅 NEW DATES: 30th July – 17th December
🗓️ Classes run Tuesday – Friday | 9:30am – 2:30pm

That means more time for you (or your mate, cousin, nan, whoever!) to enrol and start something awesome 💥
Whether you’re chasing a new career, upskilling, or just keen to learn, we’ve got you covered.

💬 Got pātai? Message us!
📍 Pop in and see us at 122 St John Street - Elliot St Entrance
🔗 Enrolments still open – don’t miss out!

01/07/2025

Te āheinga - The opportunity:

Reporting to the Clinical Lead for Te Pou Oranga Whaiora at Te Whare Ora o Kōpūārau, the Kaiārahi Navigator acts as an “on the ground” advocate for whānau to access integrated care and support services.

You will have a Social Work or clinical qualification or will have commenced your study pathway.

Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:

Work with whānau in your allocated case load to understand their needs, aspirations, support, own potential, and barriers and introduce wrap around services and support.

Complete pre-entry, referral, intake, triage, assessments, and discharge processes in line with the required framework.

Collaborate and work with internal and external providers, Kaimahi and relevant community services to complete the service delivery requirements.

Report on, evaluate, review, all goals, plans and milestones to ensure the service delivery is to the required standard and fit for purpose to achieve whānau goals.

Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga - Experience & Skills required:

A qualification in Social Work or in the final year of study towards a recognised Social Work Degree.

An understanding of the social work framework and how to apply this as a Kaiārahi Navigator.

Act with a high-level of professionalism, able to prioritise, work under pressure and maintain accuracy.

Passionate about empowering our whānau towards Te Ao Marama.

Knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Knowledge of Te Whakatōhea me ona tikanga would be highly regarded.

If your skills and experience match this role, please APPLY NOW! Submit your expression of interest to peopleandculture@whakatohea.co.nz requesting the job description.

Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz

Due to the substantial number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

30/06/2025

Kia ora e te iwi,

Here’s what’s happening in our Social Services space this July - all designed to uplift, empower and walk alongside our whānau on their journey of healing and growth 💛✨

🌿 Mana Tiaki
Supporting the recovery and resilience of tangata whaiora and their whānau. Be part of the kaupapa.
📍 7 Moody Place, Ōpōtiki
🕙 10am – 1pm
📞 07 315 6042

👶 Mums & Bubs
A nurturing space for our māmā, pāpā, kuia, koroua, aunties, and pēpī — wrapped in aroha, nourished with kai and strengthened through kōrero and connection.
📍 29A King Street, Ōpōtiki
🕥 10:30am – 1:30pm
📧 Krystal.mokomoko@whakatohea.co.nz

💚 Healing Whānau Violence – Tāne & Wahine
Safe, supportive spaces for tāne and wahine to reflect, reconnect, and rise. Together, we pave a pathway toward healing and lasting transformation.
🕑 10am – 1pm
📞 Contact Moana or Buck Maui: 07 315 6042

30/06/2025

🌿 E te whānau 🌿
There's still time to register! ⏳
Don’t miss out on this awesome kaupapa – come be part of something special 💥🙌
Register here; https://bit.ly/43WhvZj


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🌱 Te Uru Kahika 🌱
Is a rangatahi-led movement grounded in identity and wellbeing, empowering young people through cultural connection, community, and mentoring. Centred around marae-based wānanga, the programme builds knowledge of tikanga marae, te reo Māori, environmental values, and personal identity within a Whakatōhea context. Guided by iwi leaders and cultural experts, rangatahi are supported to realise their potential and step into leadership - strengthening not only themselves, but also their whānau, hapū, and wider iwi. Investing in our rangatahi is investing in the future of Whakatōhea 🌱

30/06/2025

Te āheinga - The opportunity:

Working within Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea at Te Whare Ora o Kōpūārau, our pre and post methamphetamine facility, the Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Clinician works to reduce methamphetamine related harm to individuals and their families. You will assist clients to develop pro-social behaviours, to prevent relapse and support the acquisition of knowledge, skills and motivation to initiate change and maintain long term quality of life.



Ngā Kawenga me ngā Mahi – Duties & responsibilities:

Provide a clinical service to individuals and Whānau affected by methamphetamine.

Provide effective case management and delivery quality care to individuals and Whānau, using the assessment, planning, implementation case consult, review and evaluation processes.

Undertake comprehensive and accurate triage, assessment,
risk assessment of clients using appropriate Kaupapa MHA
tools.

Ensure Whānau are connected with the appropriate follow up interventions, supports and wrap around pathways.

Provide greater access to crisis support and services after hours from 1400 hours to 2100 hours.

Report back as required through our internal client database systems.

Ngā wheako me ngā pūkenga - Experience & Skills required:

Relevant qualifications and 5+ years’ experience in the following fields: Kaupapa Māori MHA, mental health services, alcohol & other drugs, government or NGO social services, child and/or health services, justice system, or whānau violence.
An understanding of advocacy and support, Whānau noho, Whānau hui, integrated approach, counselling/therapy, planned respite, medication monitoring, and review and health checks.
Competent in using client data base systems and Microsoft Office 365.
Holds a current New Zealand or relevant driver’s license.
Current registration to relevant professional body.


If your skills and experience match this role, please APPLY NOW!

Submit your expression of interest to peopleandculture@whakatohea.co.nz requesting the job description.



Check us out at: https://www.whakatohea.co.nz

Due to the large number of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

27/06/2025

🌄 From the marae to the future – your journey starts here.
Te Uru Kahika is calling our rangatahi to step forward

🧭 Are you ready to answer? 💚
📲 Register now – spaces are limited!

✨ Reo. Tikanga. Whakapapa. YOU.

🌱 Te Uru Kahika 🌱

Is a rangatahi-led movement grounded in identity and wellbeing, empowering young people through cultural connection, community, and mentoring. Centred around marae-based wānanga, the programme builds knowledge of tikanga marae, te reo Māori, environmental values, and personal identity within a Whakatōhea context. Guided by iwi leaders and cultural experts, rangatahi are supported to realise their potential and step into leadership - strengthening not only themselves, but also their whānau, hapū, and wider iwi. Investing in our rangatahi is investing in the future of Whakatōhea 🌱