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Pūrongo-ā-Tau 2025: Annual report
We are pleased to present Pūrongo-ā-Tau 2025, our annual report. Copies have been posted to kaumatua and will also be available at the Hui-ā-Tau on 15 November.
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Measles case in Whakatū
Measles spreads quickly and is highly infectious, particularly for pēpi and tamariki.
Happenings
Ripeka farewelled into retirement
Ripeka Hokamau was the original nurse when Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua was founded. At the end of June we farewelled Ripeka as Pou Oranga. Her legacy is one grounded in manaakitanga and advocacy for whānau health.
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Acknowledging Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua acknowledges the significance of today's poroporoāki (farewell ceremony) for Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu, hosted at Te Ukaipō, Wairau.
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New research shows dumped Whānau Ora Commissioning agency 'delivering services that actually work'
New independent research flies in the face of a recent decision by the Coalition Government to dump the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for the South Island.
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Navigating the Future of Whānau Ora Delivery
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua acknowledges the government’s recent decision marking a significant shift in the structure of Whānau Ora service delivery. This move has broad implications for collaboration, regional partnerships in delivering essential services to whānau, Pouwhakahaere Shane Graham says.
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Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Christmas Ball
A great crowd attended the Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua Christmas Ball on Monday at Ūkaipō. Everyone enjoyed wonderful whakawhanaungatanga, beautiful kai, a visit from Hāna Koko.
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Te Pūtahitanga Directory
The Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Directory is a resource for whānau to discover the diverse, innovative, and impactful initiatives and partners that are supporting our whānau and Te Waipounamu, Rakiura, and Rēkohu/Wharekauri.
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Rāhui for Motueka foreshore remains in place
A rāhui on a large area of the Motueka foreshore remains in effect until further notice.
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Kai and kawakawa at Wairau Pasifika Festival
Te Hauora O Ngāti Rārua showed a strong presence at the Pasifka Festival in Wairau on Saturday promoting our services and working in collaboration with Te Whatu Ora – Public Health Nurses.
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Celebrating Whānau Ora: a decade of ‘transformative impact’, resilience and unity
The tenth anniversary of Whānau Ora across Te Waipounamu is a celebration of a decade of better health outcomes, says Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Rārua pouwhakahaere Shane Graham.
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World record for Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua
Last Saturday four kaimahi were sponsored by Te Hauora o Ngāti Rārua [many thanks Whaea Ripeka] to participate in the 12km walk as part of the St Clair Vineyard Half Marathon.