Conversation with Kiritapu Allan February 5, 2019 Blog Kiri is the new political driving force across the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Read more
Our Rangatahi Hub Located in Kopeopeo December 11, 2018 Blog A hub for Rangatahi will soon open in Kopeopeo called Tū Māia Rangatahi. Specialists include (L-R), Raymond White, Hiria Allison, Mia Elder, Kathleen Taipeti. Read more
Third Annual Conference on Native American Nutrition November 18, 2018 Blog The ultimate goal is for whānau to be able to live sustainably, improve their health and become more connected to their culture through food. Read more
The Question of Whānau Ora’s Political Resilience November 13, 2018 Blog Whānau Ora is under review. It deserves to be expanded by the Labour-led Government. Read more
Whakatane Is Being Left Behind. Its the Economy, Stupid! October 11, 2018 Blog The Provincial Growth Fund provides significant potential for economic development. Ōpotiki and Kawerau are leaving Whakatane behind. Read more
Tribal and Whānau Security Critical for Māori Mental Illness August 1, 2018 Blog History shows us Māori psychological and mental health comes from tribal and family security. Read more
Māori Targets Need To Be Included in Child Poverty Reduction Bill April 3, 2018 Blog Te Puna Ora Mataatua supports this Bill with amendments; it needs to include specific and pre-emptive Māori child poverty targets. Read more
Our Communities War on Drugs and Alcoholism April 3, 2018 Blog Dr Kingi argues that we need to focus on the war against alcoholism, not just the battes against P and Synthetic Cannabis. Read more
Māori Remain Marginalised in BOPDHB Restructure July 7, 2017 Blog The BOPDHB Māori restructuring proposal continues to silo Māori and avoids an integrated approach to healthcare. Read more
New Organisational Model Required for BOPDHB Māori Restructure June 23, 2017 Blog The new BOPDHB Māori restructure continues to silo Māori, a new integrated and unified model is required. Read more
New Provisions Need To Be Funded in Family Violence Legislation May 25, 2017 Blog Te Puna Ora O Mataatua supports the new provisions for victims of domestic violence. Providers need to be funded to implement changes required. Read more