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

As we begin preparing for Te Tau Hou, we’re celebrating the journeys ahead for our taiohi!Let's hear from Madison Powell...
03/12/2025

As we begin preparing for Te Tau Hou, we’re celebrating the journeys ahead for our taiohi!

Let's hear from Madison Powell (Patea Area School) and Addison Whitikia (Stratford High School) as they share their excitement about heading into tertiary study ā tērā tau.

Big dreams, new adventures, and bright futures await! 🎓

What a Month at Why Ora!This month has been full of celebrations and connections as we acknowledged our taiohi’s end-of-...
29/11/2025

What a Month at Why Ora!

This month has been full of celebrations and connections as we acknowledged our taiohi’s end-of-year achievements!

From secondary school prizegivings to meeting our amazing Year 10 taiohi during Why Ora promos – it was awesome to connect, and we can’t wait to work with you ā tērā tau!

And a special shout-out to Savannah, who completed mātaki shadowing in Oral Health – ka mau te wehi!

Our kaimahi have also been busy with principal hui, strengthening relationships with kura and highlighting the incredible participation of our taiohi in Why Ora.

The tāne in our tari are proudly growing their mo for Movember to tautoko and raise awareness for men’s health

We also joined in the festive spirit – our tari participated in Shoebox Christmas, helping spread joy to whānau in need this season.

It’s been a pretty awesome month, e te whānau. Thank you for being part of this kaupapa!

Ka mau te wehi! Big shoutout to our amazing secondary taiohi who’ve smashed their exams! Your hard work and determinatio...
27/11/2025

Ka mau te wehi! Big shoutout to our amazing secondary taiohi who’ve smashed their exams!

Your hard work and determination deserve all the celebration. Time to relax and enjoy the rewards of all that hard mahi!

Kupu o te marama: TŪMANAKOAs we begin to wind down for the year, our kupu of the month is tūmanako hope, aspiration.Use...
23/11/2025

Kupu o te marama: TŪMANAKO

As we begin to wind down for the year, our kupu of the month is tūmanako hope, aspiration.

Use this kupu as you start to reflect on your haerenga and think about your wawata for the year ahead. What are your dreams? What goals do you want to set?

Tūmanako reminds us to hold onto hope, to dream boldly, and to move forward with intention and belief in ourselves.

Kia ū, kia manawanui, kia tūmanako.

Kia pai tō mahi ki a koutou! Tertiary exams are officially done! awesome mahi to all our students who pushed through and...
20/11/2025

Kia pai tō mahi ki a koutou!

Tertiary exams are officially done! awesome mahi to all our students who pushed through and gave it their all!

You can finally breathe, reset, and take pride in everything you’ve achieved! you deserve it!

Whether it was your first exam season or your last, kua oti te mahi!

"Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina."Seek the distant horizons, cherish those you attai...
19/11/2025

"Ko te pae tawhiti whāia kia tata, ko te pae tata whakamaua kia tina."
Seek the distant horizons, cherish those you attain.

We’ve chosen this whakataukī as a powerful reminder. Kia moemoeā nui tonu, envision your goals while also taking time to reflect and be grateful for the milestones you’ve already reached.

Every step forward matters. Every achievement deserves recognition. Keep striving, keep growing, and never forget how far you’ve come.

From our taiohi stepping out as Year 10s to attend their first promos, to standing proud as Year 13s, sharing kōrero at ...
13/11/2025

From our taiohi stepping out as Year 10s to attend their first promos, to standing proud as Year 13s, sharing kōrero at our Why Ora Promos, our taiohi have shown real mana and mahi this year!

Prize giving's have been the cherry on top! Seeing our taiohi recognised for their dedication, leadership, and courage has been nothing short of fulfilling.

Let’s take a moment to celebrate the wins, the growth, and the journey. 2025 was a year of whakaaweawe, and 2026 is looking even brighter!

Ka mau te wehi, e te iwi!

November is a busy month for us all - exams, decisions, and the pressure of what’s next.With so much going on, we wanted...
12/11/2025

November is a busy month for us all - exams, decisions, and the pressure of what’s next.

With so much going on, we wanted to share a karakia whakatau i te pō. A calming karakia to help you set the intention of decompressing and letting go of the day’s worries.

Take a moment to breathe, reflect, and reconnect.

Today, we’re celebrating the voices of our own whānau! Let's hear from Paano Hill and how she supports her tamariki and ...
12/11/2025

Today, we’re celebrating the voices of our own whānau!

Let's hear from Paano Hill and how she supports her tamariki and helps build their confidence at home! It’s inspiring to see the strength and aroha that whānau carry to tautoko our taiohi on their haerenga.

10/11/2025

Today’s video is all about whānau!

Our taiohi are sharing how they receive support from their whānau and it’s truly special to hear them speak with such gratitude and pride.

Acknowledging those who uplift us is powerful, and seeing our taiohi reflect on the aroha, manaakitanga, and kaha they get from their whānau is a beautiful reminder of the importance of connection.

Ngā mihi to all the whānau out there your support means everything.

06/11/2025

In honour of Men’s Mental Health Month, we’re spotlighting our kaimahi Tane Whitehead as he shares a glimpse into his daily routine. rom morning routines to korikori tinana after mahi.

He also shares attending a prizegiving for his taiohi, reminding us of the rewarding side of mahi that uplifts and inspires.

Tane’s kōrero is a powerful reminder that looking after your hauora means showing up for yourself and your community.

He’s walking the talk, and we’re here for it.

This week marks the end of an epic school promo journey with Why Ora Taiohi and what a ride it's been! We've had the pri...
06/11/2025

This week marks the end of an epic school promo journey with Why Ora Taiohi and what a ride it's been! We've had the privilege of visiting Te Paepae o Aotea, Taranaki Dio, Pātea Area School, Inglewood High, FDMC, Waitara High this week.

Over the past few weeks, we've loved every moment of building hononga, sharing kōrero about what we do, and connecting with our past taiohi who came in to share their experience, highlighting all the incredible opportunities our taiohi can be part of.

Let’s keep the momentum going and continue to uplift our taiohi!

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