Ko Hikurangi te Maunga Ko Waiapu te Awa Ko Ngāti Porou te Iwi
Ngāti Porou Oranga is a charitable trust and subsidiary of Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Porou. We are an integrated Hauora, Housing and Whānau Oranga (support services) provider, and we are inspired by and committed to:
A new way of thinking for Ngāti Porou to move forward.
Challenging the status quo in challenging times.
Prioritising whānau development as the most important for the reunification and revival of the Iwi.
Rejuvenation, unity and transformation of our Ngati Porou communities.
Hauora
We are the sole primary health care provider for the East Coast; aiming to understand community led priorities for our iwi to thrive.
Realising the potential of our whānau and communities through Oranga: Our prosperity as Ngāti Porou reflects the holistic wellbeing of our people. We work on behalf of iwi members, and the many generations to come, to achieve our collective vision of political, social, cultural, environmental, and economic self-determination.
Working for Ngāti Porou Oranga isn’t just a job, it's a lifestyle. We pride ourselves in being a supportive, whānau-friendly, and Te Ao Māori focused environment where people love coming to work. We are committed to offering our kaimahi a range of benefits and opportunities for both professional and personal development. Come work within a varied and accelerated learning environment, and join our close- knit community on the beautiful East Coast.
Be part of our movement to transform rural and indigenous health and wellbeing!
Te Rangawairua o Paratene Ngata Centre of Excellence, and in partnership with the Maurice Wilkins Centre are hosting their 2024 Tatai Oranga Symposium that will bring together research updates, results and findings from health and related research conducted within Ngāti Porou.
Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work for Horouta Whānau Ora Kaiarahi - Kelly Pohio
We are proud to share that one of our Horouta Whanau Ora kaiarahi, Kelly Pohio, has graduated with Poutoko Whakarara Oranga - A Bachelor of Bicultural Social Work
Te Puia Hospital was stage to the Mobile Surgical Unit (MSU) on 10 March 2024, creating a fever of excitement, as whānau filed through to inspect the mammoth surgical unit that was stationed at the hospital for two days.
“I got pulled up by the police because I wasn’t wearing my seat belt. I was referred to Te Pae Oranga by the police to help me get support with a learners License. Te Pae Oranga supported me in getting my license and helped with all the paperwork"
Bobbi Sue, 2024 Participant for Te Pae Oranga
Te Pae Oranga
“The reason I required the Te Pae Oranga Service was for them to help me get my License. Te Pae Oranga helped with arranging my appointments and paperwork to get my license. Would I recommend Te Pae Oranga as they help in spots where other people can’t . With their help I have gained my license. “
Khade 2024, Participant for Te Pae Oranga
“I’ve enjoyed learning more about the space I look at every day and the stories behind this land. Te Ihu Waka has given me a stepping stone to where I can start looking towards the future. I would recommend this wānanga to whānau who want to find out who they are but dont have anyone to ask.
Loretta, 2024 Te Ihu Waka Participant
“ Everyone in this area should eventually learn this [Kaupapa]. It gives 100% sense of belonging I will pass this information on to my children. Te Ihu Waka gives me encouragement to find out more about my surroundings, where I’m from, and the land I walk on.”
Ryland , 2024 Te Ihu Waka Participant
Te Ihu Waka
Impact in the Community
Painga Ki Te Hapori
Ngāti Porou Population
The population of whānau affiliated with Ngāti Porou is growing. And with the 2023 Census information release from Te Kāhui Raraunga, we can see the growth of our iwi population throughout Aotearoa
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Ngāti Porou population has had an increase by 44.2% between 2013-2023.
Raumati Roadshow 2024
To thank communities for their resilience during Cyclone Gabrielle, Ngāti Porou Oranga launched the Raumati Roadshows that provided a series of family-fun events and opportunity for connection along SH35 in February 2024.
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Whānau members took part in the Raumati Roadshow!
Hauora Kaimahi
Our Hauora sector is filled with dedicated and passionate kaimahi that continue to support our whānau
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Kaimahi in the Hauora sector as of 2023.
Social Workers in Schools and Attendance Services
Our Social Workers in Schools and Attendance Services aim to provide effective intervention with our tamariki when it comes to attending school.
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Tamariki have been a part of the intervention programme with our Social Workers in Schools and Attendance Services
Helping whānau own their own homes
Stability, community, and pride that comes through home ownership can sometimes feel like a distant horizon, but we are here to support whanau through these processes.
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Whānau in the Toitū Tairāwhiti Home Ownership Programme in 2023.
