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A matter of trust

A report released on Thursday by Te Hiringa Mahara – the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission provided further evidence that Māori-led initiatives were critical in protecting the health and wellbeing of all communities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Koukou Creations

What began as a whānau fundraiser and part-time passion seven years ago, is now a fulltime business and Bridgette Keil, owner of Koukou Creations, is excited that Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu WAVE funding has helped make her dream a reality.
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Tohaina ki te ao, e te iwi!

The office was abuzz this week as RUIA and Tama Ora opened for the 2023 funding round. Meanwhile, in Blenheim, Whānau Ora Navigators and Tū Pono and Mokopuna Ora Connectors from across Te Waka o Te Waka-a-Māui came together for a regional wānanga.
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The Saucey Kiwis

The Saucey Kiwis have a simple philosophy – “If you have a mouth, we’ll feed it.” But with a passion for hauora and a belief that kai is medicine, they won’t be dishing up anything that isn’t healthy and nourishing.
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Ko koe ki tēnā, ko au ki tēnei kīwai o te kete

This week we were thrilled to able to announce an extension to Te Kīwai, a fund designed to support tamariki and rangatahi facing financial hardship to gear up and get active.
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Extension granted for Te Kīwai fund to support tamariki and rangatahi

A pilot project to help remove financial barriers to participation in sport and recreation for tamariki and rangatahi Māori in the South Island has been extended.
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Tā te Manawa

Tā te Manawa was established early 2022 with the aim of creating a space for Māori leaders to come together and be nurtured in mind, body and spirit through connection to the taiao and the taonga within their cultural heritage.
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Heating or eating, sometimes there is no choice

This week we hear from the Energy Hardship Expert Panel, visit Motueka for the launch of a magical pukapuka and join other community funders on a tour through Marlborough. We also hear about a beautiful whānau business in Blenheim, Harakeke Village.
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Maania Tealei Photography

A strong desire to reconnect whānau to their roots and foster a sense of pride in Māori history and culture, is at the heart of Maania Tealei’s small Timaru-based photography business.
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Tinana Ora – Harakeke Village

Heylie Palahame is encouraging wāhine to lead healthy lifestyles and to tackle that in a holistic way, looking at everything from physical health to mental, emotional, social and spiritual health while encouraging a connection back to te ao Māori.
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