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Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu announces the closure of the Puna Fund. The fund was established following the first nationwide lockdown in March 2020 in recognition that for many whānau in a crisis, navigating complex systems to access support was…

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is delighted to celebrate Georgia Latu of Pōtiki Poi, who has received the Hiwaterangi Award for Young Achievers at this year’s Ngā Tohu Matariki o Te Tau. This prestigious annual event recognises Māori whose passion,…

Tuesday, 27 July 2021 Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu welcomes a new report released by Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and urgently calls for the Government to address its findings. The first year of COVID-19: Initial outcomes of our collective…

PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 14 July 2021 Success of Mokopuna Ora provides blueprint for redesign of Well Child Tamariki Ora Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu supports the findings of a recent review of Well Child Tamariki Ora, and…

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu welcomes today’s announcement that Budget 2021 will include dedicated funding for Māori, but cautions that it may not be enough to meet the increasing needs of whānau as we head into a COVID-scarred winter. Pouārahi…

PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA RELEASE Date: 06/05/21 Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu welcomes the Government’s announcement on Violence Prevention and Elimination  Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu celebrates the bold declaration by Hon Marama Davidson to launch a national engagement process…

PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA RELEASE Friday 30 April 2021 Waitangi Tribunal’s landmark report on Oranga Tamariki points to Whānau Ora as a model Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu has received the findings of He Pā Harakeke, He Rito Whakakīkinga Whāruarua…

PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA RELEASE Wednesday 21 April 2021 Whānau Ora model provides a blueprint for new Māori Health Authority Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu is encouraged by this morning’s announcement of major reforms to the healthcare system, including the…

PĀNUI PĀPĀHO / MEDIA RELEASE 28 January 2021 Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu calls for Oranga Tamariki to invest in whānau as a first resort Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu hopes that the recent changes to Oranga Tamariki leadership present…