TOA - Te Roopu Awhina

🌏 Porirua needs you! 🌿

Wahleah Johns reminded us that Indigenous communities hold the knowledge to protect the planet, yet often lack the resources to adapt.🌿

Our marae stand in times of crisis, but climate change is putting them at risk too. The Iwi Chairs Forum is prioritizing action, but we need more voices pushing for change.

How do we ensure our communities lead the way in climate solutions?

💬 Share your thoughts and tag others who should be part of this kōrero!

WORLD KIDNEY DAY & MONTH💚

Kidney disease is a serious health issue, but the good news is—it’s preventable!

This March, during Kidney Health Month and World Kidney Health Day, take action to protect your kidneys and reduce your risk of developing kidney disease.

👩‍⚕Check in on your kidney health and book an appointment with your GP at Ora Toa!

SUNSMART MONTH🌞

This March, protect your skin with the power of prevention.

Remember to slip, slop, slap, and wrap—because healthy skin is always in!

🚨We're Hiring! 🚨

Check out our latest job vacancies and see where you fit. Tono mai!

🔗 ngatitoa.iwi.nz/vacancies

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY✨🌺

Happy International Wāhine / Women's Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and mana of wāhine everywhere—past, present, and future.🌺

This year’s theme is , a tono for us all to stand together in support of equality and the empowerment of our wāhine. Let’s uplift, inspire, and create meaningful change! 💜✨

Nau mai e te whānau - Come and see our kaimahi from Ora Toa this Children's Day!🌟

🌟 CHILDRENS DAY - ORA TOA🌟

Kia ora e te whānau! Ora Toa Health Services is proud to support Porirua City Council’s Children’s Day event! 🎉

📍 Where: Ngatitoa Domain

📅 When: Sunday 2nd March

⏰ Time: 11 am - 3 pm


🩺 Is your child up to date with their immunisations? Come see our friendly nurses to check and get them done on the day!

👶 Need advice on Well Child checks? Our health professionals can guide you on your tamariki’s core visits and ensure they’re on track.

🎨 Fun Activities! We’ll have exciting activities for the kids and plenty of whānau-friendly fun!

🎟 BONUS: Everyone who visits us goes into the draw to win a $50 Pak’nSave gift card! 🛒💛

✨KŌRERO WITH COUNCIL OFFICERS✨

Got questions about the upcoming local elections? Want to know more on the Māori Ward Poll? Haven't seen the Local Alcohol Policy review yet?

Come kōrero with some of our Council officers about these topics!

🗓: Tuesday 18th & 25th February 2025
⏰: 11:30am - 1:30pm
📍Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira - Whitireia Office, Shared Staffroom

For more information visit: poriruacity.govt.nz/consultation

JOB VACANCY

Did someone say new year, new me?👀 Well we have the perfect kickstart to that new you, how about a new job? People & Capability Coordinator is one of the jobs we offer here at Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira. So if you're looking for a change in pace, change in kaupapa head to: https://www.ngatitoa.iwi.nz/vacancies

HE PĀNUI

Check out our Christmas close down period below, wishing everyone a Meri Kirihimete me Ngā mihi o te tau hou pakeha. 🥳🎄

White Ribbon Riders in Porirua

Over the weekend, our Hongoeka whānau proudly hosted the ‘White Ribbon Riders’ as part of their annual journey to promote respectful relationships and raise awareness about preventing domestic and sexual violence against women. The ride began in Whakatāne on Monday and concluded at Hongoeka Marae on Saturday.

The White Ribbon Campaign is a nationwide initiative dedicated to supporting communities in addressing violence and promoting positive change. Each year, Toa Te Rōpū Āwhina contributes to the kaupapa through events and activities, including hosting the riders.

The riders arrived on Friday, 22 November, and shared the kaupapa with Mana College students before making their way to Hongoeka Marae, where they were welcomed by the Hongoeka whānau.

On Saturday morning, the riders presented to whānau, kaimahi, and community members, including representatives from Zonta and former local riders.

Lead rider Takurua Tawera expressed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the group for the manaaki received and acknowledged the sharing of the history of the wharenui and Ngāti Toa.

Each rider spoke about their personal experiences, learnings, and dedication to the kaupapa. Some riders also stopped by the Rangi Mārie Peace Festival in Paekākāriki to show their support before returning home.

We extend our thanks to the White Ribbon Riders for bringing this kaupapa to our community and look forward to hosting them again in the future.

A special mihi to our Hongoeka whānau for their manaaki and tautoko for this important kaupapa.

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Come along whānau!

White Ribbon Riders - Saturday 23 November at Hongoeka Marae 9.00am to 11.00am.

Lead rider, Takurua is Pou Whakarae for the Addiction Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand (DAPAANZ) and is the Chair of the White Ribbon Campaign Trust. He is passionate about working with men to stop violence against women.

Mihi Whakatau will commence at 9am for those that haven’t been formally welcomed onto Hongoeka Marae, please assemble at the front gate by 8.45am.

To register your interest get in contact with [email protected]