Whānau Ora launches new agency with fresh leadership
Rangitāmiro, the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, has announced its inaugural board of directors and the appointment of its first chair. The collaborative includes Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board with the National Hauora Coalition, and Ngaa Pou Hauora o Tāmaki Makaurau Iwi Māori Partnership Board.
Eru Lyndon (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua and Ngāti Toa) has been named chair of the board. Lyndon brings extensive governance experience, including being chair of Waitangi Limited and having board roles with the National Hauora Coalition, The Selwyn Foundation, and the University of Auckland Business School.
The appointed board members are:
- Dr Mataroria Lyndon (Ngāti Hine, Ngāti Wai, Ngāti Whātua, Waikato), member of Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board
- Dr Rachel Brown (Te Ātiawa ki Wharekauri, Kāi Tahu), CEO of the National Hauora Coalition
- Shelley Katae (Te Rarawa, Ngāti Porou), Chief Executive of Tāmaki Regeneration
- Karen Wilson (Te Ākitai Waiohua, Ngāti Te Ata, Ngāti Pikiao), Chair of Te Ākitai Waiohua Settlement Trust
Rangitāmiro is part of a new commissioning model, Whānau Ora 2.0, which will be rolled out across four regions:
- Region 1: Rangitāmiro – Taupō to Northland
- Region 2: Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira – Wellington to Waiariki
- Region 3: Te Tauraki – Te Waipounamu/Rakiura, Wharekauri
- Region 4: The Cause Collective – Pasifika families nationwide
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Dr Mataroria Lyndon, member of Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board
Rangitāmiro leads the way – First Commissioning Agency to complete Whānau Ora procurement process
PANUI FOR WHĀNAU ORA PROVIDERS
IN TĀMAKI MAKAURAU & TE TAI TOKERAU
21 May 2025, 6:00 PM
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Rangitāmiro is proud to announce that it has successfully completed its inaugural Whānau Ora procurement process and today formally notified successful providers across Region One. This is a significant milestone and reaffirms a commitment held by Rangitāmiro to honour the whakapapa of whānau ora through strengthening service networks, regional capability, reach and service coverage, ensuring and enabling whānau wellbeing.
A comprehensive and values-led procurement process that interim Rangitāmiro Chair, Dr Rachel Brown knows will shape the future of Whānau Ora delivery.
“We are honoured to be able to give providers and communities across Aotearoa confidence in the continuation of Whānau Ora services with minimal disruption, whilst ensuring growth in capacity means service reach and coverage will increase allowing more whānau to access the services they need.
Key achievements from this process include:
• Guaranteed continuity of services for whānau from 1 July 2025, with proactive steps to minimise transition disruption
• An increase in frontline Kaiwhiriwhiri Whānau FTE, supporting a stronger navigation workforce across all regions
• Expanded reach into isolated and rural communities, enabling better access to culturally anchored, whānau-centric support
• The onboarding of new providers, bringing fresh innovation, insight, and presence in areas where service gaps previously existed
Dr Brown acknowledges the tenacity of providers and whānau in the short timeframe.
“Today’s announcement signals the next chapter in our partnership with whānau and reinforces our long-term commitment to the transformation and future of Whānau Ora. Our kaupapa is grounded in empowering whānau, driving better outcomes, and expanding service reach to underserved and high-need communities.”
Rangitāmiro is a collaborative entity comprised of Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board, the National Hauora Coalition, and Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau Iwi Maaori Partnership Board.
Whānau Ora 2.0 rolls out in July
Rangitāmiro is a collaborative including Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board with the National Hauora Coalition, and Ngaa Pou Hauora o Tāmaki Makaurau Iwi Māori Partnership Board. As the new Whānau Ora commissioning agency for the upper North Island, Rangitāmiro carries significant potential to address the longstanding crisis of health inequities for Māori.
Ngaa Pou Hauora o Tāmaki Makaurau Iwi Māori Partnership Board has launched its Community Health Plan aimed at tackling deep-rooted health inequities for whānau. With Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board in the newly formed Rangitāmiro Whānau Ora commissioning agency, the boards have significant influence to lead meaningful change across the upper North Island.
Ngaa Pou Hauora o Tāmaki Makaurau Iwi Māori Partnership Board Chief Executive Simon Royal says Whānau Ora 2.0 will be ready to launch in July, promising a whānau-led, patient-focused approach that reflects the real needs of Māori communities — from overcoming system failures to addressing cultural gaps in service delivery.
Rangitāmiro selected as preferred candidate for Whānau Ora commissioning across region 1
MEDIA STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday 28 February 2025, 04:26 PM
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National Hauora Coalition, Ngaa Pou Hauora oo Taamaki Makaurau Iwi Maaori Partnership Board and Te Tiratū Iwi Māori Partnership Board are proud to come together under the collaborative entity, Rangitāmiro as the preferred candidate for commissioning Whānau Ora region 1 across Te Tai Tokerau (Northland), Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland), and Waikato.
The vision set by Kahurangi (Dame) Tariana Turia echoes through our present and future aspirations for Whānau Ora, and we feel immensely privileged to carry out this kaupapa that contributes to fulfilling her legacy, backed by the recognition and confidence of Te Puni Kōkiri (TPK).
Rangitāmiro is honoured to have the opportunity to build on the strong foundations of the Whānau Ora commissioning collective who came before us and to continue the mahi of this important kaupapa alongside current and new providers.
As we embark on this haerenga, our collective expertise, knowledge, and reach in delivering equitable outcomes for our people will ensure that we uphold the aspirations of Whānau Ora for generations to come.
Rangitāmiro is firmly committed to realising the Whānau Ora vision of whānau achieving self-determined success.
As we enter the fi nal phase of the procurement process, we look forward to partnering with TPK to prepare for the commencement of commissioning services from 1 July 2025.
Once the contract is finalised, we will be in touch with providers. Our focus is on working with those who are in and closest to whānau—including iwi, community providers, and whānau—to help build and strengthen the Whānau Ora work already being undertaken and ensure whānau and hapori continue to be at the centre of this transition.
Please direct any media enquiries to: contact@rangitaamiro.nz.