It is important to prioritise and collaborate with individuals who have first-hand experience of a particular issue or situation. By doing so, we can gain valuable insights and perspectives that...
Equity and Social Justice
Part 2 Indigenous innovation: Disrupting the system, value and impact.
The incorporation of indigenous preventative strategies in the mental health system demonstrates a commitment to a more inclusive, culturally sensitive, and holistic approach to health. When we observe mental wellbeing...
Part 1 Indigenous innovation: Creating conditions for change, movement building and collective impact.
We are the wellbeing movement, courageous in our collective efforts to reduce suicide and crisis in our region, and increase the wellbeing of our people. Ensuring that vulnerable people live...
Matapiata | Artist in Residence 2023-2024 – Jordan Tane
Introducing Jordan Tane (Ngāpuhi), as Whāriki Artist in Residence. Jordan was instrumental in our 2023 Matariki Huihuinga series, designing and creating stunning artwork to support the maramataka from June 2023...
Kia Tika te Ara – Correcting the Pathway & Toa Mana Taurite – Equity Champions Network
Kia Tika te Ara is 3-day cultural responsiveness program, aimed at increased cultural competency and safety of South Canterbury District Health Board (SCDHB) staff. Equity Champions Network is a group...
Matapiata | Pākarutia te Mokemoketanga
My focus is to enable the voice of Māori in leading solutions and meaningful systemic change. Pākarutia te Mokemoketanga shares narratives from our journeys in response to submissions for the...
Matapiata | Ora New Zealand
Donna Kerridge (Ngāti Tahinga, Ngāti Mahuta) is the founder and director of Ora New Zealand. With a background in IT and Health Science, she is a rongoā Māori practitioner, trainer...
He Kāhu Kōrako | Matariki 2022 Huihuinga series: Insight to action summary
The 2022 Huihuinga Matariki series sought to bring whaiora kaimahi Māori, wāhine Māori and allies from the mental health, addiction, and justice sector together to amplify their experiences and understandings...
Toitū Tānetanga Wānanga
Ko au te awa, ko te awa ko au. Ko au te kaiurungi - Navigating the awa of tāne well-being. A space to celebrate tāne as navigators of their well-being, whānau,...
Matapiata | ORO ATUA Rongoā Puoro Wānanga Indigenous Māori sound healing experience
ORO ATUA is a continuing practice and modern revival established in 2003 utilizing Taonga Puoro as a powerful mode of Rongoā Māori. Oro Atua is based on a Tupuna practice...
