Ngā mihi o te wā
Before the out-of-office notes go on, I wanted to say a huge mihi nui to our stakeholders for your support over the past year.
The landscape in which we operate has undergone significant shifts in the past 12 months, as the Coalition Government advances legislation to weaken our influence within the health system.
Despite this, Te Kāhui Hauora remains absolutely committed to our mission. We have a credible, whānau-led evidence base and a priority framework that remains relevant and valuable, regardless of legislative settings, and we will continue work to ensure Māori health equity remains a system-level obligation, not an optional input.
Thank you to all of you who are working to improve hauora Māori outcomes across the rohe. Together, we can create the change that whānau envision. Tēnei te mihi rawa atu ki a koutou katoa.
Enjoy this time with whānau and friends. Kia pai katoa te tau e tū mai ne.
Kim
Kim Ngawhika
Pouwhakahaere, Te Kāhui Hauora o Te Tauihu Iwi Māori Partnership Board
Office hours
Our office will close at 12pm, Wednesday, December 24. We are back on deck from 9am, Monday, January 5, 2026.
Hāpaitia
Hāpaitia: Supporting and Strengthening Māori Mental Health Specialist Services in Aotearoa New Zealand was a project undertaken by the Oranga Hinengaro team within Te Aka Whai Ora before its disestablishment in June 2024. It aimed to understand the state of specialist mental health care and identify areas for improvement. The report is now available to view here.
Whānau Voice Te Tauihu
For the next six months, Te Kāhui Hauora is welcoming whānau Māori across Te Tauihu to share their experiences of (and aspirations for) the health system in our rohe. We are keen to hear from as many Māori in Te Tauihu as possible. See the Pātai section on our website for more information, or click here to access the survey directly.
Pae Ora amendments
The Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill is now expected to face its second reading in the House in February. The first sitting day for Parliament in 2026 is Tuesday, January 27.
Te Reo mō te Rori
Hitting the road this summer? Check out this awesomeTe Reo mō te Rori resource from Te Taura Whiri i te reo Māori.