Elevating Whānau Voices at Te Matatini 2025
Our dedicated Whānau Voice team from Te Tiratū IMPB, who travel across our rohe, proudly attended Te Matatini o Te Kāhui Maunga 2025 in February.
While 55 incredible groups took the stage at Pukekura/Bowl of Brooklands, the real magic happened behind the scenes—a cherished time of whakawhanaungatanga with the Māori backbone of Hauora.
Ngā mihi nui to Te Punanga o Te Ao Iwi Māori Partnership Board in Taranaki for your manaakitanga. Congratulations to Te Kapa Haka o Ngāti Whakaue for claiming the championship title!
Throughout the event, we connected with a diverse cross-section of hāpori—whānau, dedicated Māori health providers, rangahau leading vital research, expert Hauora advisors, peak bodies, professors, and public servants—all committed to strengthening our collective wellbeing.
Special mihi to all the wonderful kaimahi at Te Atawhai o Te Ao Independent Māori Institute for Environment & Health, New Zealand Heart Foundation, Cancer Society, Te Rau Ora, Toi Tangata, Manawa Ora, Te Ataaranga Trust, Netsafe, Office of Vice Chancellor Māori at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, Māori Health Directorate and National Public Health Service at Te Whatu Ora.
Photo: Marama Tauranga, Chief Nursing Advisor Māori Health Directorate Te Whatu Ora, Megan Tunks Te TiratūIMPB Whanau Voice, Riki Nia Nia CE Te Rau Ora
Keep an eye out for our distinctive Te Tiratū flag flying proudly at local events across the rohe this year!
Our team will be there to listen to whānau about what being healthy and well looks like, what is working well or not working well, what is the biggest health or wellbeing challenge, what would make it easier to access the support, how can health services be improved?
Because the statutory role of Te Tiratū is to advocate for whānau trying to navigate the complex health system, especially with the many changes happening at the moment.
The ripple effects of uncertainty and instability in the health system on whānau are profound, particularly for those facing serious health conditions like cancer.
We tautoko the ongoing pain points faced by whānau when accessing healthcare such as the cost and long wait times for GP appointments, transport and parking issues at hospitals, and lack of kai and comfort during visits.
Through Whānau Voice we are collecting all your whakaaro in our regular reports to Te Whatu Ora to play out part in transforming the health system so it is accessible and equitable for our hāpori.
Photo: Credited to Te Matatini Enterprises via NZHerald
