Photo: Te Tiratū Tumu Whakarae, Brandi Hudson with Te Tiratū and Rangitāmiro Board member, Dr Mataroria Lyndon
Rangitāmiro is now fully operational, prepared to serve whānau across the largest region of all four new Whānau Ora Commissioning Agencies — stretching from the Far North to Tūwharetoa. This readiness is no accident. It reflects months of deliberate and intensive engagement, with more than 300 hui held with whānau and providers throughout Te Tai Tokerau, Tāmaki Makaurau, Waikato, Hauraki, and Tūwharetoa.
These conversations have shaped our approach and ensured that those already receiving Whānau Ora support will experience continuity, not disruption, during this transition.
Among those helping to lead this kaupapa is Dr Mataroria Lyndon (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua, and Waikato) — a board member of both Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board and Rangitāmiro. With deep whakapapa ties across the region and a lifetime of service to whānau health and Māori-led systems change, Dr Lyndon is confident that Rangitāmiro will continue to uplift whānau across Aotearoa.
From today, 301 Whānau Ora Navigators are on the ground through Rangitāmiro providers — reaching 100% of Rangitāmiro’s contracted target with Te Puni Kōkiri. This includes a net increase of 120 new kaimahi to meet the deep need across our rohe. These roles are not just numbers — they are trusted relationships, born from community, delivering support that reflects the real lives and aspirations of our whānau.
The Rangitāmiro commissioning model has also evolved. More pūtea will reach communities, where it is most needed. A stronger data system will help Rangitāmiro see what’s working, for whom, and why — improving outcomes and accountability. Direct relationships with providers will ensure transparency, responsiveness, and impact.
What remains unchanged is the unwavering focus of Rangitāmiro: whānau.
Whānau wellbeing. Whānau dreams. Whānau tino rangatiratanga.