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OUR STORY

Founded in 2010, Te Hapori Ora emerged from a profound call to action by whānau, hapū, and communities within Tuwharetoa. Faced with three significant challenges that threatened the very fabric of our society, we sought to create transformative solutions to address all forms of violation within our community. Our journey is one of resilience, unity, and unwavering commitment to the well-being and empowerment of our people.

2010
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hundreds
of families & individuals we’ve helped

Since our inception in 2010, Te Hapori Ora has been a beacon of hope and change for hundreds of families & individuals across Tuwharetoa and beyond. Our dedicated team has worked tirelessly to foster environments where healing, growth, and empowerment are not just ideals, but realities for every individual and family we serve. These numbers represent more than just statistics; they symbolize the lives we’ve touched and the community we’re building together.

Our Commitment to You

At Te Hapori Ora, our promise is unwavering: to serve our community with integrity, respect, and cultural authenticity. We are dedicated to creating safe spaces for open dialogue, offering support that is both empowering and transformative. Our approach is holistic, acknowledging the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. We stand firm in our commitment to nurture, support, and uplift every life we touch.

our vision
our mission
our values

the Journey of Te HApori Ora

Te KĀkano Consultants

2010

Kim Eriksen and daughter; Ashleigh Winterburn, return home to work amongst their iwi of Tüwharetoa. Kim is later joined by her partner; Brendon Downs.
Kaupapa Ake
• The voice of the community was heard.
• Transformation of whakapapa transgression.
• By creating Te Ao Mãori wellbeing wänanga within Tuwharetoa.

TĀNE ORA

2013

Tane Ora was created based on the journey of Tane-nui-a-rangi who gathered the baskets of knowledge from the heavenly realm.
Kaupapa Ake

  • Identify positive choices.
  • Create wellbeing strategies.
  • Dispel illusions of whanau violence.
  • Maintain and sustain positive change.
  • Repatriation of whanau, hapu and iwi.
  • Positive parenting.

WĀ HINE ORA

2014

Wā Hine Ora was created based on the journey of Hineahuone and Papatūānuku, our matriarchal mother.
Kaupapa Ake
* Identify positive choices.
* Create wellbeing strategies.
* Dispel illusions of whānau violence.
* Maintain and sustain positive change.
* Repatriation of whānau, hapu and iwi.
* Positive parenting.
* To harness their feminine energy.
* To master their masculine energy.

TŪ TAMA ORA

2014

These wananga were developed to assist with harnessing the positive traits of an emerging young male leader.
Kaupapa Ake
* Through maurākau, young tama explore the protective traits of Papatūānuku and Tāne.
* Utilise purākau of Tāne to assist with transforming choices, decisions, and goal setting.
* To encourage our tama to develop their leadership qualities.
* Utilising Graphic Facilitation, tama explore their inner-self.

Manurere

2014

Participants of Tāne Ora and Wā Hine Ora came together to become ‘tuakana’ leaders as ‘Kaitiaki Ora’ wellbeing practitioners.
Kaupapa Ake
• Urupuia board created.
• Community event support.
• Leadership creation.
• Professional mentoring.
• Online business development.
• Wellbeing wananga creation.
• Personal and professional development.
• Co-facilitation progression.

TE RĀKAU URU ORA

2015

The two shoots of the main branch, depicts the tuakana;
Hemi Te Peeti, and acknowledges the whāre of commitment to Maurākau.
Kaupapa Ake
* Mairekura and Whatukura come together to ignite our indigenous practices; maintaining our traditional tikanga and kawa within Maurākau.
* Create self care and maintenance of the human realm through Te Ao Wairua intervention.

TE ARA O TĀNE ORA

2015

These series of wananga inside the wire of Rangipo Prison, assisted our tane to leave the confines of their physical body to explore traditional Māori practices and career development through the embodiment of the pathway of Tāne.
Kaupapa Ake
* Te Ara Poutama – Career Development.
* Transformation of violation and deficit thinking.
* Repatriation of self to their inner-vision.
* Clearing the pathway before returning to whānau.

PĒPĒ ORA

2015

Pepe Ora was established to assist the young mother’s in Turangi, utilising a Päharakeke model they developed to explore matauranga Maori, Te Ao Maori, and traditional birthing practices.
Kaupapa Ake
• 0-5 children being alive.
• Mama and pepe wellbeing.
• Hauora kai; healthy food options.
• Rongoa Māori.
• Wahakura korero; sleepings pods.
• Traditional karakia.
• Whanau tautoko; support networks.

TAUMATA HIRINGA

2016
As Tane Ora and Wā Hine Ora developed, we were joined by our rangatahi, whose voice further encourage positive whânau transformation. In doing so, Taumata Hirianga (Heightened states of consciousness) was launched. Kaupapa Ake * Attending national training. * Wananga development. * Rangatahi collective created. * Public speaking; community event support. * Entrepreneurial and training support. * Facilitation and monitoring of training. * E Tü Whânau and Suicide Prevention advocates for rangatahi.

TURANGI E Tū

2017

The community asked to create space for the community to speak, hear, and share messages of hope. This resulted in a series of wānanga being created.

Kaupapa Ake

  • Iwi kōrero; stories of home.
  • Transformation of violence through whānau planning.
  • Grief and loss transformation.
  • Wellness creation opportunities through whānau tautoko.
  • Co-design and wānanga development.
  • Whanau strategy; ‘Mai ngã karu o te ora – From the eyes of wellbeing we encourage our people to live life.

TE MAURI O NGā WAIATA

2017

We worked with some of our Manurere and Taumata Hiringa members to bring together our people, with waiata creation.

Kaupapa Ake

  • Vocal training.
  • Kapahaka.
  • Waiata composition.
  • Community Guest performances.
  • Leadership training.

ORA ZUMBA

2017

The wellspring of rangatahi, releasing through dance

– Ora Zumba. Pakeke and community involvement through Taupō-nui-a-Tia College.

Kaupapa Ake

  • Rangatahi movement.
  • Pakeke integration.
  • Motivational movement through Ora Zumba.
  • Pastoral care within our rangatahi community.
  • Kapahaka fitness activity.

KAIMAHI O TūWHARETOA ORA

2018

We have contributed significantly to the development of practitioners in indigenous practice by creating forums, guided by the E Tū Whānau resources.

Kaupapa Ake

  • Culturally inspired practice.
  • Cultural integrity amongst whānau, hapū.
  • Challenging systemic violation.
  • Self care and inner-vision.
  • Wellbeing development.

Wā HINE ORANGATANGA O MANGAKINO

2019

These wānanga were created to meet the rural isolation ‘hard to reach whānau’ support needs, by utilising pāharakeke as a metaphor for whānau transformation.

Kaupapa Ake

  • Self care supports.
  • Wā Hine orangatanga.
  • Inner-vision.
  • Strategic planning for whānau development.
  • Whānau dynamic explored.

TāNE ORANGATANGA O MANGAKINO

2019

The tāne requested to be involved in their own development, alongside the whine, utilising the environment to create change.

Kaupapa Ake

  • Whakawatea – Clearing the pathway of the past.
  • Pāharakeke; nurturing of whānau.
  • Community cohesion and collaboration.
  • Roles of tāne explored in today’s world.
  • Clearing the pathway forward.

Hine Ora

2020

These wānanga were developed to support our whine through Covid-19 lockdown.

Kaupapa Ake

  • Self care, and wellbeing creation.
  • Assisting other’s to be safe.
  • Inner-vision exploration.
  • Transformation of deficit thinking.
  • Whānau, hapū and community support creation.
  • On-line wānanga.

MAI NGā KARU O TE ORA

2020

From the eyes of wellbeing we encourage our people to live.

Kaupapa Ake

  • Suicide Prevention through strategic action.
  • Grief, loss and whakawatea explored.
  • Creation of korowai aroha.
  • Planning for our tamariki.
  • Creating resilience amongst whānau homes.

Our tohu (logo) is a Hokioi (Hawk), a representation of collective strength and vision. The hands forming the wings of the Hokioi represent our unity. The Hokioi’s watchful gaze embodies deep understanding and connection, a nod to our guiding principle of whanaungatanga.

meaning behind our logo

At its heart, where the spirit of our work lies, we’ve integrated a symbol that’s all about the life force and energy that we bring to our practice of wellbeing. The wings, etched with stories of journeys and healing, symbolize where we’ve been and where we’re headed, collectively.

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our partners

Our work would not be possible without the strength of our partnerships. From local organizations to national allies, our partners share our vision of a healthier, more empowered community. These collaborations amplify our impact, bringing diverse resources, expertise, and perspectives to the forefront of our mission. Together, we are forging pathways to healing and resilience, making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

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“WHAKAWATEA WHAKAARO KIA ORITE TŌNA HAERE”

“AS YOU CUT THROUGH THE ENMESHED ENTANGLED VINE, CREATE YOUR PATHWAY AHEAD, THE CREATION OF LIKE MINDS.”

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