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Leadership and legacy
Former Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern has left a long list of legacies and on Wednesday she reminded us that any one of us can be a leader. We agree, because we see it every day within our Whānau Ora partners and entities.
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Building solutions requires a foundation of trust
This week we reflect on the issue of housing affordability following the National Māori Housing Conference in Rotorua, go behind the scenes at Ōtautahi-based whānau business Kōtiro & Co, and check in with the He Waka Eke Noa research team in Motueka.
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‘I See You’
From Queenstown to Whakatū to Te Whanganui-a-Tara for the National Family Violence Conference and Masterclasses, this week was about people, power and communities doing it for themselves.
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A safe space to kōrero
The energy of the pride events in Ōtautahi and the beauty of seeing entities grow and our own kaimahi thrive; it's been a busy but joyful week of Whānau Ora in Te Waipounamu.
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Is a target of 5% ‘progressive’?
This week, after a visit to Murihiku, the Government’s ‘Progressive Procurement’ policy has been on my mind.
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Whānau know best
This week was one of new beginnings, with a new staff member on board and a new tenant welcomed into the tari. We were also happy to support Ōtautahi-based Wave entity Kai Connoisseurs as they organised a Cyclone Gabrielle fundraiser in record time.
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The power of kapa haka
This week I have to admit to feeling envious of those kaimahi who had the foresight to take leave so they could attend Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata National Kapa Haka Festival in Tāmaki Makaurau.
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The long road to recovery
When the first photos and texts came through from my brother at home in Te Hauke early Monday morning, I knew the signs did not bode well for the rest of Heretaunga.
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Whiria te tangata
From Ōtākou Marae, to Ōtautahi, to Wairau, this week it was special to be able to get out of the office and spend time in the community, meeting people and getting our hands dirty.
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Be prepared for anything
Over the past week, our thoughts have inevitably turned to Tāmaki Makaurau, and to the many whānau and hapori who have been affected by the extreme weather and flooding.
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