Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB

28/04/2026

Our Chair Hingatu Thompson has again raised serious concerns about the direction of proposed changes to Aotearoa’s health system and the impact this will have on Māori health outcomes.

In this story, Hingatu highlights the growing risk of Māori health being sidelined within wider political decision-making, and warns that current reforms could further weaken the ability of iwi and Māori providers to influence health outcomes for our whānau.

We continue to advocate strongly for a health system that upholds Te Tiriti o Waitangi, protects equity for Māori hapori, and ensures whānau voices remain central in decision-making.

We acknowledge Hingatu’s leadership and the ongoing kōrero across our communities as we continue to navigate these important changes.

Critique of the Pae Ora Amendment Bill, highlighting concerns over weakened Māori governance, ignored submissions, and risks to equitable health outcomes in Aotearoa.

27/04/2026

“We do have a larger cohort of rangatahi, and we must ensure that we plan good healthcare outcomes for them now”.

Our new Tumu Whakarae, General Manager, Hinemoa Awatere shares her vision for Te Arawa and whānau Māori.

Hinemoa (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Te Rangiwewehi, Ngāti Porou, Te Kapotai) brings deep experience across government, iwi engagement, and strategic leadership - and a commitment to ensuring whānau voices are at the heart of hauora.

Read more about Hinemoa’s appointment below 👇

🔗 tearawaimpb.co.nz/te-taura-ora-o-waiariki-appoints-hinemoa-awatere-as-tumu-whakarae

🔗 https://www.nzdoctor.co.nz/article/undoctored/te-taura-ora-o-waiariki-appoints-hinemoa-awatere-tumu-whakarae

“Most importantly she brings a deep commitment to service and to ensuring whānau voices are central to how hauora is shaped and delivered.”

27/04/2026

AGM On Today! ⏰

Tēnā tātau e te whānau,

Our Annual General Meeting is happening today at Te Kuirau Marae, 22 Ariariterangi Street, Ohinemutu, from 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm.

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time to register online: https://events.humanitix.com/te-taura-ora-o-waiariki-agm-2026

We look forward to seeing you there, come kōrero and have your say for our whānau and rohe!

26/04/2026

Dallas shares why vaccination is important for his whānau.

“Our babies are at risk because their immune systems are still developing, and our kaumātua are more vulnerable as they get older.”

For Dallas, it was about keeping the most vulnerable members of their whānau, pēpi and nan, safe and well.

By making sure everyone was vaccinated, our parents could care for those most at risk and nurture a healthy, protected whānau.

Tukua te rongoā āraimate mō te anamata 🖤

24/04/2026

E kore rātou e kaumātuatia
Pēnei i a tātou kua mahue nei
E kore hoki rātou e ngoikore
Ahakoa pehea i ngā āhuatanga o te wā
I te hekenga atu o te rā
Tae noa ki te aranga mai i te ata
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou ❤️

We pause to honour the courage, sacrifice, and endurance of those who served and those who fell. We remember the many from our own whānau and rohe who stood with courage in times of conflict, leaving a legacy that remains part of our identity today.

24/04/2026

Reminder: AGM 2026 🗓️

Tēnā tātau e te whānau,

Don’t forget to register for our Annual General Meeting at Te Kuirau Marae, 22 Ariariterangi Street, Ohinemutu on Tuesday, 28 April, 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm.

📝 Register here to secure your spot: https://events.humanitix.com/te-taura-ora-o-waiariki-agm-2026

Come along to kōrero, hear updates, and help shape the future of our whānau and rohe!

21/04/2026

In this beautiful kōrero, Rāwiri Bhana talks about Mokopuna Decisions - the choices we make today for the wellbeing of our tamariki and the generations to come. Our kaumātua once made decisions to protect us; now it’s our turn to protect and care for them. Supporting the whole whānau is what it’s all about.

Our mokopuna, our tamariki, our pakeke, our kaumātua, vaccination is for everybody, no matter your age.

That's what Mokopuna Decisions are.

Head here for more information on what might be right for you and your whānau: https://tearawaimpb.co.nz/immunisation-campaign/

21/04/2026

📣 Exciting news for Te Arawa hauora!

We are thrilled to announce Hinemoa Awatere (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Te Rangiwewehi, Ngāti Porou, Te Kapotai) as our new Tumu Whakarae, General Manager.

Hinemoa brings deep experience across government, iwi engagement, and strategic leadership - and a powerful commitment to putting whānau voices at the heart of healthcare.

"If you don't have health, you don't have anything. That's how critical this work is for our whānau" says Hinemoa.

Read the full press release below.

15/04/2026

He pānui | AGM 2026

Tēnā tātau e te whānau,

We’re inviting all whānau to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM).

📍 Location: Te Kuirau Marae, 22 Ariariterangi Street, Ohinemutu
Date: Tuesday, 28 April | Time: 5.00 pm – 7.00 pm
📝 Registrations: https://events.humanitix.com/te-taura-ora-o-waiariki-agm-2026

Come along to kōrero, learn about our plans for the year, and have your say in shaping the future of our whānau and rohe.

More details to come, stay tuned!

13/04/2026

“For me, it's so important having your children, your mokopuna, your uri vaccinated.”

Hear Whaea Ellen Tamati share her kōrero of growing up in the early 1950s, a time when many diseases were common but preventable.

These experiences have shaped her whakaaro, and why she remains passionate about protecting her whānau through vaccination.

Tukua te rongoā āraimate mō te anamata 🖤

10/04/2026

Cyclone Vaianu 🌀

With Cyclone Vaianu expected to hit the motu āpōpō, the message is clear, prepare your whare now and look after each other.

Strong winds, heavy rain and power outages can hit fast, with recent storms showing how quickly conditions can turn and disrupt communities.

👉🏽 Be ready for power & road interruptions
👉🏽 Charge devices; prepare torches and batteries; avoid unnecessary travel
👉🏽 Prepare supplies for your whānau
👉🏽 Store water (3L per person/day), food, medications, pet supplies, hygiene items
👉🏽 Check your emergency supplies – see what you need at getready.govt.nz

Keep an eye on MetService for updates.

10/04/2026

Kia mataara e te whānau, kia haumaru.

With Cyclone Vaianu on its way and the worst expected this Sunday across the North Island, it is essential to be prepared.

For regular updates, follow MetService New Zealand, NZ Civil Defence, and your local council.

📍Rotorua Lakes Council:
https://www.facebook.com/RotoruaLakesCouncil
📍Hamilton City Council:
https://www.facebook.com/hamiltoncitycouncil/
📍Waipā District Council
https://www.facebook.com/WaipaDistrictCouncil
📍Ōtorohanga District Council
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📍Waitomo District Council
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📍Hauraki District Council
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📍Thames-Coromandel District Council https://www.facebook.com/ThamesCoromandelDistrictCouncil
📍South Waikato District Council
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📍Waikato District Council
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📍Matamata-Piako District
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