OUR IWI
OUR TRIBAL LEADERSHIP
As Toi Rāwhiti continues to evolve, it will become a centralised mechanism by which our iwi leaders, alongside our strategic partners work together to realise Toi Ora across all domains of our tribal ecosystems, both collectively and individually.
OUR TEAM
This is the engine room of Toi Rāwhiti and is where the vision of Toi Ora is operationalised.
Te Pou Oranga o Whakatōhea is a Kaupapa Māori service that supports our whanau to ensure:
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Our pēpi are born healthy, thrive and are well prepared for school. Our tamariki live in safe and nurturing homes, rangatahi grow as aspiring leaders that contribute to our community.
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Kaumatua are provided an environment of respect, care and dignity. We enable confidence and skills and a sense of well-being, belonging and independence.
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Our staff will meet with whānau to discuss, what support or service they are requiring, whānau will then be referred to the appropriate service and staff member who can support their needs.
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Our staff will work alongside whānau to develop their plans to ensure all needs are identified.
Excitement surrounds Torere as wayfinders found to chart a path forward for Ngāi Tai. For the first time in seven years, the Iwi members have appointed trustees on Ngaitai Iwi Authority (NIA). Ngaitai Iwi Authority is the mandated iwi organisation for Ngāi Tai with the purpose of furthering the well-being of the Iwi, culturally, socially and economically.
Te Rūnanga o Te Whānau is an accredited provider of community Health & Social Services in “Whakatipuria te Oranga Whānui o Te Whānau ā Apanui” and is committed to providing services and undertaking activities that aim towards total wellbeing for whānau in Te Whānau ā Apanui. Te Whānau ā Apanui aims to ensure that the Mana of all whānau
members and Tangata Whaiora are upheld.