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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Why Ora

Empowering Māori to fulfil their employment and career aspirations so that our whānau can flourish

12/03/2026

Today we wrapped up our final Rapuara Hauora workshop for the week, and what a mīharo way to finish!

Ngā mihi nui ki a Francis Douglas Memorial College for joining us today. We dove into some hands‑on, hauora‑filled activities with Anesthetic Technician Kate Belfield, who shared her mātauranga and skills with our taiohi.

We also had an awesome Q&A session with one of Why Ora’s very own - Dr Kenny Hau, who brought the wairua, inspiration, and real‑world insights, and what it’s like to be a Medical Doctor on the floor.

He rawe te rā! We’re already looking forward to continuing our wānanga next week. Mauri tū, mauri ora!

11/03/2026

Today we wrapped up our second Rapuara Hauora workshop, he mīharo rawa atu i tēnei rā!

We were stoked to be joined by Inglewood High School and Te Pi’ipi’inga Kakano Mai i Rangiatea Kura Kaupapa Māori.

Our rōpū got an insider look into the Pharmacy Department, diving into their mahi and what happens behind the scenes. We also rolled up our sleeves for some hands‑on activities with a Child Nurse Practitioner ka rawe hoki!

We’re buzzing from today and can’t wait to carry that momentum into tomorrow’s workshops.

Kia kaha, kia manawanui

10/03/2026

Our last Rapuara Hauora Workshop for March is on Wednesday 18th March at Te Whatu Ora Taranaki and we will be joined by New Plymouth Girls High School!

We will have some amazing health professionals joining us on the day. Have you checked to see if you are coming along to our workshops?

Contact your Why Ora Kaiārahi Why Ora coordinator if you're not yet registered to attend.

Check out our socials on the day for photos of our workshop! ✨

10/03/2026

🎉 Rapuara Hauora - Te Rā Tuatahi done and dusted!

What an awesome day at Taranaki Base Hospital. We were joined by students from Spotswood College, Sacred Heart Girls’ High School, and Whaimana Ako (Teen Parent Unit).

Today's highlights included Kat giving us a tour of the blood lab and meeting Mike Packman, ED Nurse, who gave us a great insight into nursing mahi plus a quick behind‑the‑scenes look at the Emergency Department!

Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings! 🌿✨

09/03/2026

Shout out to the incredible health professionals who are taking the time to present and share their knowledge with our taiohi over the next couple weeks during Rapuara Hauora.

Your mahi is so important, not only in the work you do every day in our hapori, but in the way you will be able to help our taiohi better understand hauora pathways available to them!

Meet Annabelle Bradley and Jessica Workman, Oral Health Therapists, who love supporting whānau and tamariki to build healthy habits and feel good about their smiles.

09/03/2026

We are looking forward to be joined by New Plymouth Boys High School on Tuesday 17th March at Te Whatu Ora Taranaki for our Rapuara Hauora workshops.

Have you checked to see if you are coming along to our workshops?

Contact your Why Ora Kaiārahi Why Ora coordinator if you're not yet registered to attend.

We will have photos going out on our page of the day! Check them out on the day! ✨

06/03/2026

Good luck to our amazing kaimahi who will be taking the stage at Te Kāhui Maunga Kapa Haka Regionals tomorrow in Waitara!

Shakaliah our Comms and Admin Assistant, will be performing at 12:30pm with Te Moungaroa, and Mizsiah our Kaiārahi and Event Lead, will be performing at 5:05pm with Ngā Purapura o te Tai Hauāuru.

Wishing you both a powerful and wairua-filled performance and enjoy every moment out there. Go hard and smash it kōrua, we'll be watching and cheering you both on!

And to all of our taiohi performing, we’re behind you all the way. Mauri tū, mauri ora!

05/03/2026

Francics Douglas Memorial College will be attending our Rapuara Hauora workshops on Thursday 12th of March!

We look forward to catching up with you all! If you are keen to come along to our Rapuara Hauora workshops get in touch with your Why Ora Kaiārahi or Why Ora coordinator at kura to sign up!

We will have pikitia from Day 3 on our social media, it’s going to be another epic day! ✨

04/03/2026

Coming up next week, we will be joined by Waitara High School, Inglewood High School and Te Piipiinga Kakano Mai I Rangiatea Kura Kaupapa on Wednesday 11th of March.

We can't wait to see you all there! Contact your Kaiārahi or Why Ora coordinator if you're not yet registered to come to our Rapuara Hauora workshops for 2026.

Keep an eye on our socials next week for pikitia from our workshops.

04/03/2026

As Rapuara Hauora approaches, we’re excited to announce our first kura joining us for Workshop Day 1 are Sacred Heart Girls' College and Spotswood College on Tuesday 10th March.

We can't wait to see you all there! Be sure to get in touch with your Kaiārahi and Why Ora coordinator if you're not yet registered to come to our Rapuara Hauora workshops.

Keep an eye on our socials next week for pikitia it’s going to be another epic day! ✨

03/03/2026

Our Rapuara Hauora workshops are just around the corner! 🌿✨

Rapuara Hauora gives Year 11–13 taiohi an exciting opportunity to explore real pathways in the hauora (health and disabilities) sector. Come meet inspiring speakers, hear honest kōrero about their journeys, and get exclusive access to our hospital spaces.

Our workshops will run from Tuesday 10th March - Wednesday 18th March 2026 at Te Whatu Ora Taranaki.

Keep an eye out on our socials for what date your kura will be attending.

If you’re curious about a future where you can help others and make a real impact. Ka tīmata to haerenga kei rēirā.

27/02/2026

🌟 Our first Hui Whānau of the year! 🌟

We kicked off our very first Hui Whānau for 2026 at the Why Ora tari. It was a intimate evening where we were able to meet the whānau of our taiohi kanohi ki te kanohi, share our kaupapa, and feel that strong sense of kotahitanga in the room.

Being able to connect with iwi, hearing from our whānau, and seeing the support around our taiohi reminds us why we do this mahi every day. We're excited for what this year will bring and extremely grateful to be in these spaces!!

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New Plymouth
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Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
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Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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