Te Rau Ora

Developed by Clinical Psychologist Dr Andre McLachlan, Whiti Te Rā is a guide to connecting whaiora Māori (Māori clients) to traditional wellbeing pathway using pūrākau and whakapapa kōrero derived from a Māori worldview.

The model incorporates six interconnected pathways to Wellbeing, including
1) Reo Māori – revitalisation of language
2) Taiao - connection with the environment
3) Wairua - Māori spiritual beliefs and practices
4) Mahi-a-toi -Māori expressive art forms
5) Take pū whānau - Māori relational values
6) Whakapapa: intergenerational relationships.

Whiti Te Rā exudes potentiality, warmth, and new horizons on a pathway towards mauri ora and a secure cultural identity.

To read more about Whiti Te Rā visit https://ow.ly/G4Tg50WcEbz

Meet Professor Terryann Clark (Ngāpuhi) – a true champion for our rangatahi! With over 25 years of research and advocacy, she’s dedicated her life to improving the health and well-being of taitamariki and whānau Māori.

From leading nationwide studies on youth well-being to shaping policies that make a real difference, Terryann brings not just her expertise as a nurse and researcher but also her lived experience as a wahine Māori with a disability and a mama. Her work is all about making sure our rangatahi thrive, guided by aroha, whanaungatanga, and a deep connection to her community.

Learn More: 100maorileaders.com/leaders/terryann-clark

HIRING | Te Whatu Ora

Te Whatu Ora is seeking an Executive National Director, Hauora Māori Service — one of the most significant Māori health leadership roles in Aotearoa.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, this role will lead the national Hauora Māori Service, overseeing an $808 million portfolio and shaping how the health system delivers for Māori, whānau, hapū, iwi, and communities.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across hauora Māori, workforce development, cultural capability, equity, commissioning, and system transformation, while ensuring Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations remain at the heart of decision-making.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of Māori health outcomes at a national level.

📍 Auckland or Wellington
🗓 Applications close Sunday 7 June 2026, 5pm
https://www.mahi.co.nz/current-vacancies/view/23306

For an information kete, contact Heather Walker at Mana Recruitment: [email protected]

**FULL** Keep an eye out for another session to be announced for whānau and community.

Free Workforce Training: Manaaki Ora Wānanga – Su***de Prevention & Postvention

Registrations are now open for Manaaki Ora Wānanga, a two-day training delivered from a Te Ao Māori perspective by Te Rau Ora and the Centre of Māori Su***de Prevention.

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/manaaki-ora-wananga

This wānanga is designed specifically for those in the workforce working with whānau Māori, building capability in su***de prevention, wellbeing, and supporting whānau through grief.

Dates: Wednesday 12 & Thursday 13 August
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Venue: Novotel, New Plymouth
Cost: Free (morning tea and lunch provided)

Spaces are limited and registration is required.

Celebrating Cazna Luke | 100 Māori Leader

Cazna Luke is a passionate Māori leader dedicated to advancing whānau, hapū, and iwi aspirations through kaupapa Māori solutions grounded in rangatiratanga and whanaungatanga.

As founder of Mokowhiti Ltd and leader of Kia Ora Hauora, she has helped create pathways into health careers for Māori while strengthening Māori leadership across the workforce.

Her contributions span initiatives including Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu and Tū Māia, reflecting a lifelong commitment to Māori wellbeing, innovation, and equity.

As a māmā and kuia, Cazna continues to nurture future generations and champion opportunities for Māori to thrive as Māori.

Read more via the link: https://ow.ly/BjU050YELAg

Te reo Māori and Māori artists were a strong presence at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards.

From Marlon Williams’ history-making success with his te reo Māori album to acceptance speeches delivered in te reo by artists such as TAWAZ and Stan Walker, Māori language, culture, and identity were front and centre throughout the evening.The awards also highlighted the growing impact of Māori artists across a range of genres, with many using the stage to acknowledge whānau, communities, and the kaupapa that inspires their music.

A mihi to the artists and their creativity, and contribution of Te ao Māori and to the music landscape of Aotearoa.

Read More: https://ow.ly/VRNP50Z6sYi