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New research confirms link between direct social investment model and increased life satisfaction for Māori

New independent research provides further evidence that direct investment in whānau to achieve well-being should not be ignored.
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Statement from Te Taumata

Thank you for the overwhelming support we have received from whānau far and wide over the past few days. The outpouring of aroha and belief in Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and the kaupapa of Whānau Ora has been humbling.
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Government overlooks clear evidence on impact of social investment for most vulnerable whānau

The Government’s decision announced Friday to unceremoniously dump the South Island Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, resulting in hundreds of job losses and upheaval for thousands of whānau, is “destruction of Whānau Ora by stealth”.
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Down South Whakairo

Carving runs in Steve Solomon’s veins. Raised in Riverton, Murihiku, it was his Poua and uncles who started him on his journey.
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MINAKA Marlborough

Brooke McLeod hasn’t just run with her dreams – she’s absolutely sprinted.
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Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu mourn the passing of the Honourable Dr Dame Tariana Turia

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu join with whānau, hapū, iwi, leaders and friends across the motu in mourning the loss of one of the country’s most fearless modern leaders, the Honourable Dr Dame Tariana Turia.
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New Year Honours

We work alongside some incredible people and this year it was beautiful to see so many of them acknowledged in the New Year Honours.
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TupuToa interns back for another summer

It was with great pleasure that we welcomed two interns joining us through the TupuToa Summer Internship Programme. 
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January Funding Roadshow

With applications for our key investment streams now open, we’re happy to confirm dates and locations for our January Funding Roadshow. Rēhita mai!
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Eke tangaroa!

The inaugural Taurite Tū games in Ōtepoti brought together more than 200 kaumātua from across Aotearoa.
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