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

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!

November is Mens Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to kōrero, connect, and celebrate the incredible support in our ...
05/11/2025

November is Mens Mental Health Awareness Month – a time to kōrero, connect, and celebrate the incredible support in our Taranaki community.

Some of our kaimahi recently attended the Support Services Expo, and we were blown away by the kaupapa and care available for our whānau.

Here are some amazing local services offering awhi across mental health, addiction, youth, and disability support:

Tui Ora – Mental Wellbeing & Māori Mental Health
Free support for stress, anxiety, and serious mental health needs.
tuiora.co.nz

Taranaki Retreat / Waimanako
Peer support, su***de prevention, kai for koha café, safe spaces.
taranakiretreat.org.nz

Progress to Health Taranaki
Support for living well with mental distress.
mentalhealth.org.nz/group

Real NZ (Taranaki)
Youth-focused mental health support.
real.org.nz/taranaki

Taranaki Young People’s Trust (YPT)
Support for rangatahi aged 10–25 and their whānau.
0800 002 288

Tūtaki Youth Inc. (Stratford)
Youth mentoring, health & social support.
taranakisafefamilies.org.nz

Tu Tama Wahine o Taranaki
Kaupapa Māori counselling, whānau support, family violence services.
tutamawahine.org.nz

CAMHS Taranaki – Te Whatu Ora
Specialist mental health services for tamariki & rangatahi.
06 753 7790 | Crisis: 0508 292 467

Secondary exams are in full swing!To all our incredible taiohi out there we see you, we believe in you, and we’re cheeri...
03/11/2025

Secondary exams are in full swing!
To all our incredible taiohi out there we see you, we believe in you, and we’re cheering you on every step of the way.

Whether you're feeling confident or a bit overwhelmed, remember you're not alone. We're always here to awhi you so don’t hesitate to reach out if you need support, a kōrero, or just a bit of encouragement.

As the year winds down and we begin to look ahead to 2026, it's the perfect time to reflect, reset, and refocus. Let's t...
03/11/2025

As the year winds down and we begin to look ahead to 2026, it's the perfect time to reflect, reset, and refocus. Let's take a look at some of our taiohi goals 2026!

Whether you're choosing your subjects, starting a new study journey, or setting fresh goals we want to hear from you, drop your goals in the comments!!

Why Ora – October RecapOctober has been a month of aligning our kaupapa, showing manaakitanga, and walking alongside our...
30/10/2025

Why Ora – October Recap
October has been a month of aligning our kaupapa, showing manaakitanga, and walking alongside our taiohi as they prepare for their next steps. Here's a snapshot of the mahi:

Scholarship Success – Several taiohi have received scholarships as they prepare for their tertiary haerenga in 2026.

Maataki Shadowing – Marley and Amarlia spent time with Roka Osbourne at Tui Ora’s Taiohi Ora team, exploring hauora and social work.

Hoki Mai Wānanga – A relaxed kōrero session reconnecting with taiohi, sharing life updates, and celebrating two currently in cadetships.

First School Promo – We launched our first Why Ora secondary promo at Opunake High School, a big milestone in reaching future taiohi.

Prizegivings – We joined schools to celebrate taiohi achievements alongside their whānau and kura.

Ngā mihi to everyone involved, let’s keep backing our taiohi into strong futures.

Why Ora promos are in full swing – connecting with taiohi and schools!This week, we’ve hit the ground running, visiting ...
30/10/2025

Why Ora promos are in full swing – connecting with taiohi and schools!

This week, we’ve hit the ground running, visiting Sacred Heart, Stratford High, New Plymouth Boys’ High, Opunake High, and New Plymouth Girls’ High – and what a first week it’s been!

Our goal is simple: to kōrero with taiohi and the kura about who we are, what we do, why we do it, and the services we offer. We want build that hononga with taiohi and connect them to meaningful opportunities early, showing that a future career in health and education is possible.

It’s been inspiring meeting our future Why Ora taiohi, playing kemu, sharing kai, and reconnecting with past taiohi who came back to motivate the next wave.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who welcomed us – this is just the beginning, and we’re so excited for what’s ahead!

Check out Baskets of Knowledge, the podcast hosted by Tane (our very own kaimahi) and Prajesh, this week’s kōrero featur...
28/10/2025

Check out Baskets of Knowledge, the podcast hosted by Tane (our very own kaimahi) and Prajesh, this week’s kōrero features the inspiring Liahna Smith.

Liahna shares her whakaaro on some pretty awesome Kaupapa:

Why growth happens in discomfort
Taking opportunities that scare you
Being proud of non-linear paths

Check it out on Youtube: Liahna Smith: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZowBfpbpzgc

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