Kia rere ngā mihi maioha, ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa.

We would like to again acknowledge everyone who was able to support our 10-year celebrations. From bouncy castles at Omaka Marae to mau rakau at Whakatū Marae, to the beautiful performances at Ngā Hau E Whā Marae, to the kids’ corner at Ōtakou, to mouthwatering hangi at Murihiku Marae, or to an elegant dinner with friends in Te Tai Poutini – our host partners had it all going on!

Wherever we were, there were grateful hearts and a huge acknowledgement from the many whānau who attended on the day, sent whānau when they could not attend themselves, or wrote celebratory messages of the difference the unique commissioning model in Te Waipounamu had made. Many talked of the support they had received either through their WhānauOra Navigator, through Wave, Tama Ora, Tai Neke Tai Ora, Kōanga Kai, or RUIA, or support from Tū Pono, Mokopuna Ora, Uruora, Āroa, Te Kiwai, Te Reo Matatinime te Pangarau, or Tūmata. Together, you have achieved a lot in 10 years!

Tēnā koutou i tā koutouwhakanui tahi mai.