Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu sends the heartiest of congratulations to the entire team at Blenheim’s Manu Ora, which was named GenPro General Practice of the Year at the 2025 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora in Auckland on Saturday night.
Manu Ora is the only kaupapa Māori general practice in Te Tauihu. Established as a charitable trust and partnership between Te Piki Oranga and Nuku Health in 2021, Manu Ora serves Māori, Pasifika, immigrants and patients with complex needs who often struggle to access care elsewhere.
Manu Ora offers extended consultations, wraparound support and dedicated outreach to reduce barriers for patients and achieve more equitable hauora outcomes.
This is what the judges had to say: “[Manu Ora] stood out for a service that has been designed with focus on kaupapa Māori, pan-iwi governance, community connection, multidisciplinary comprehensive approach with focus on continuity and impact on both patients and the system. Outstanding.”
Te Kāhui Hauora is proud of everyone involved with Manu Ora – kaimahi, directors and, of course, partner Te Piki Oranga.
“Manu Ora” refers to the bird taking flight, having achieved hauora. There is no doubt about it, this team, together with those they serve, is flying high, and setting the benchmark for GP services in Te Tauihu.
Ngā mihi ki a koutou!
Pictured, from left, are Dr Angus Chambers, Chair of GenPro, with Manu Ora Directors Dr Rachel Inder (Mātanga Rata), Dr Sara Simmons (Mātanga Rata), and Anne Hobby (Tumuaki at Te Piki Oranga). Photo: SUPPLIED