Te Pāe Tawhiti – The shared vision for Rangitāmiro in its journey of evolution from 1.0 toward 7.0
More whānau are connecting with support across Te Tai Tokerau, Tāmaki Makaurau, Waikato and Tūwharetoa as the Whānau Ora commissioning model of Rangitāmiro grows and strengthens.
A quarterly update received today by shareholders for the period October to December 2025 shows growing engagement with whānau and stronger partnerships with providers working in communities across the regions.
The number of whānau engaging with Rangitāmiro services increased over the quarter, rising from 3,228 whānau in October to 3,872 by December.
The whānau-centred approach of Rangitāmiro was especially effective during the recent severe weather events that affected northern regions earlier this year. Working alongside Whānau Ora providers and community organisations, support was coordinated for whānau impacted by the events, demonstrating the strength of kaupapa Māori responses grounded in relationships, tikanga and community leadership.
Support is delivered through Whānau Ora Kaiwhiriwhiri (navigators) who work alongside whānau to help them access services, strengthen connections and achieve their aspirations. Kaiwhiriwhiri across the regions continue to support increasing numbers of whānau seeking guidance and support.
As Rangitāmiro moves beyond its start-up phase, it is continuing to strengthen its systems, workforce and partnerships. Work is underway to grow the capability of Kaiwhiriwhiri across the network, embed the organisation’s mātāpono of whānau, connection and tikanga, and build systems that support continuous learning and improvement.
In November, the Rangitāmiro Board and operational team came together for a strategic wānanga to begin shaping the organisation’s long-term direction. The kōrero focused on a shared vision of intergenerational wellbeing, with tamariki and mokopuna at the centre.
Those attending reflected on what thriving whānau looks like in everyday life, including safe homes, access to kai, learning opportunities, strong cultural identity and connection to whenua and whakapapa. The wānanga also explored the importance of looking ahead seven generations to ensure decisions made today help build a stronger future for mokopuna.
Over the coming months, Rangitāmiro will focus on completing its strategic plan, strengthening data and insights about whānau outcomes, deepening partnerships with providers and continuing to grow support for whānau across the regions it serves.
By grounding its work in tikanga, relationships and whānau voice, Rangitāmiro aims to help whānau realise their aspirations and thrive now and for the next seven generations to come.
Rangitāmiro is a consortium of Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau Iwi Māori Partnership Board and National Hauora Coalition (NHC).