Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa

20/01/2026

Rukuhia Te Mahi - Work Connect
Pre Trades Construction & Civil Works – Cohort Three Is Underway!

16/12/2025

Kua kati te tari mō te Kirihimete!

We're taking a short break to recharge and spend time with whānau.
Our offices will be closed from 11am Friday 19 December, reopening on Monday 5 January 2026.

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou mō tō tautoko me tō aroha i te tau 2025.

Meri Kirihimete, e te Iwi.

16/12/2025

Kahu Taurima - Maternity and Early Years Healthcare
Mahi Opportunities

We are seeking experienced clinical and non-clinical applicants to join our team at Kahu Taurima.

For more information or to apply for these roles, please visit Seek or contact us: hr@nash.org.nz

16/12/2025

Mahi Opportunities!

We have exciting opportunities to join our team in 2026.

For more information or to apply for these roles, please visit Seek or contact us: hr@nash.org.nz

14/12/2025

He mihi nui ki ngā tauira kua eke panuku!

We proudly celebrate seven tāne who have graduated from the Rukuhia te Mahi – Tū te Puehu programme.
Over ten weeks, they completed five weeks of theory and five weeks of work placement, gaining valuable employability skills and industry-recognised certifications such as BCITO Working at Heights, First Aid, Forklift Licence, and Injury Prevention.
Their hard work has led to incredible outcomes, with three tauira offered employment contracts through SABRE and one securing a casual role with Beulah.

We are so proud of these tāne for their commitment and achievements – ka mau te wehi!

If you’re ready to take the next step, registrations are now open for our next Pre-Trades Programme. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain skills, qualifications, and pathways to employment – contact us today to sign up!

11/12/2025

Ngati Awa is proud to be apart of positive progress being made in the Oranga Tamariki space alongside other Iwi seeking to reduce the numbers of tamariki entering state care through devolution of OT services to Iwi

PRESS RELEASE | STRATEGIC PARTNERS ENCOURAGED BY POSITIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH MINISTER FOR CHILDREN

Oranga Tamariki Strategic Partners (the Iwi-Māori provider network) met this week with the Minister for Children, Hon. Karen Chhour, for a constructive and forward-looking discussion on strengthening care and protection pathways for tamariki and rangatahi.

Minister Chhour affirmed her strong commitment to the outstanding mahi being led by Strategic Partners across their respective rohe, acknowledging the vital role of kaupapa Māori services in supporting whānau. The partners were buoyed by the Minister’s assurance of continued collaboration and by the positive engagement with Oranga Tamariki officials.

Moana Eruera of Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services reinforced the value of iwi-led approaches, noting: “We deliver and co-design whānau solutions that meet the needs of those who whakapapa to Ngāpuhi and those who live in our communities. We need the commitment and support to continue what we do well, with positive results.”

Chrissie Hape of Ngāti Kahungunu, who leads a localised Oranga Tamariki commissioning model in Heretaunga and Whanganui-ā-Orotū, highlighted the strength of community-driven strategy: “We set a clear direction through Te Ara Mātua. We know our community, and our Te Tumuwhakahaere o Te Wero partners are aligned under the korowai of Ngāti Kahungunu to change the lives of whānau.”

Minister Chhour reiterated her focus on making a real difference for young people, ensuring their voices are heard, and building an Oranga Tamariki system that responds to the needs of tamariki and their whānau.

Strategic Partners look forward to continuing this positive momentum and working collectively to progress mana-enhancing pathways for whānau across Aotearoa.

Ngāpuhi Iwi Social Services Ngati Kahu Te Iwi Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

02/12/2025

Rangatahi 'Ball 4 Hauora'

Nau Mai, Haere Mai to our Basketball Competition.
This is a Free Event for tamariki aged Year 7 to Year 13 at kura.

Full details in the poster below
Scan the QR code to register! 🏀

21/11/2025

Our pre-trades training programme Rukuhia te Mahi is in full swing as tauira are being exposed to on job training, BCITO building carpentry units with opportunities to gain trade experience and substantial prospects of employment at the end of the programme. The team are gearing up for the our next big project Stage 1 Kawarehe Kainga Maori. We take the opportunity to acknowledge Waiotahi Contractors, Glenn’s Glass, Beaulah Contractors, WSP, Generation Homes and Sabre building all of whom are contributing to our tauira on job training and increasing full time work opportunities at the end of the programme. Great work

21/11/2025

KAWAREHE KAINGA MĀORI – 16 new Affordable Rental Homes Under Development!!

Following on from the opening of our Tūkōkeke Kāinga at Golf Links Rd, in partnership with Kawarehe Trust, Adventure Solutionz and Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa, we are pleased to announce the commencement of the infrastructure and build programme for Kawarehe Kainga Māori at Huna Rd Whakatane.

Having completed archaeological surveys to the satisfaction of Heritage NZ a further karakia was carried out last week with the Trustees of Kawarehe and key stakeholders witnessing the formal process of “turning the sod”.

Stage 1 will consist of 16 Affordable Rental homes worth an estimated cost of $10.4m. Funded by Ministry of Housing Urban Development and the Kawarehe Trust the project will be completed by June 2026.

Building Plans incorporate the relocation of the existing Lawson Homestead from its current site over looking the Paroa Rugby grounds to another part of the site to create a central community hub for the overall development. The homestead will be surrounded by park-like features and a further:
•4 x 2-bedroom duplex (8 units)
•3 x 3-bedroom standalone homes
•1 x 3-bedroom duplex (2 units)
•2 x 4-bedroom standalone homes

The Affordable Housing programme is a hand up toward home ownership. This is a subsidized rental programme that is targeted at whanau who are working and on a pathway toward home ownership. Whanau are able to apply to the tenancy management company He Tohu Kainga www.hetohukainga.org.nz. for occupancy of homes. There is an existing waiting list so whanau are encouraged to get in early.

18/11/2025

We’re Hiring! Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Waipuna Ariki o Matangireia ✨

Two exciting opportunities to join our leadership team within the Early Childhood Centre:

🔹 Centre Manager
🔹 Assistant Centre Manager

If you have a passion for kaupapa Māori, nurturing tamariki, and have interest in working in a strategic and hands-on leadership position, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information and to apply for these roles:
Centre Manager - https://maoripacificjobs.co.nz/jobs/view/4QaBXwjQHEWjk6Oly69IVX/centre-manager-te-pou-manukura-te-waipuna-ariki-o-matangireia
Assistant Centre Manager -
https://maoripacificjobs.co.nz/jobs/view/7CDfKnTYiNMQVVied21smO/assistant-centre-manager-te-pou-mareikura-te-waipuna-ariki-o-matangireia

12/11/2025

𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘
12 November 2025

𝗡𝗴𝗮̄𝘁𝗶 𝗔𝘄𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗶 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa (TRONA) has today received the Supreme Court’s judgment in its appeal against the proposed Otakiri water-bottling expansion in Whakatāne.

The Supreme Court, by a 3–2 majority, has dismissed Ngāti Awa’s appeal. The Chief Justice and Justice Glazebrook, however, found in favour of Ngāti Awa, recognising the importance of te mana me te mauri o te wai and the role of iwi as kaitiaki.

While disappointed by the outcome, Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa acknowledges the strength of support and dedication shown throughout this lengthy process by its people, legal team, and wider iwi.

“Although this marks the end of the legal journey, our duty as kaitiaki will always continue today and with our future generations. We remain steadfast in upholding te mana me te mauri o te wai and the wellbeing of our land, water and people across our rohe,” said Reuben Araroa, Manahautū of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Awa.

TRONA will take time to consider the judgment and its implications. The Rūnanga extends its deep gratitude to the many past, present, and future leaders who continue to uphold the iwi’s enduring responsibility as kaitiaki of the Ngāti Awa taiao.

ENDS

Link in bio: More info including Supreme Court judgement

07/11/2025

What an incredible achievement by our Te Tohu o Te Ora o Ngāti Awa whānau who pushed beyond their comfort zones and conquered Iron Māori!

Iron Māori was created to uplift health and wellbeing, encouraging us to reconnect with our tinana, hinengaro, wairua, and whānau. Every participant showed what it means to embrace the wero, dig deep, and prove that anything is possible when you commit to the journey.

We are incredibly proud to have had 4 relay teams, 5 individual quarter runners, 1 individual half marathon runner and 2 participants complete the individual quarter event.
A special mihi to:

Teena, who smashed the Half Marathon and claimed 1st Female in her age division – an outstanding result!
Joseph, who tackled the Quarter Solo Run and placed 2nd in his age division – ka mau te wehi!
Jade & Fredom, who each completed the Individual Quarter in under 5 hours, proving that determination wins every time.

“Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.”