Kōrero with Sheena Waerea part of Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB
Kōrero with Sheena Waerea part of Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB in to talk about Whānau Voice grants that close off this week.
Sheena covers Purpose of the grants, Reminder of Closing Date, How easy it is to apply, Encouraging Last-Minute Entries.Applications are now open — click here to learn more. Applications close November 27.
REMINDER: Whānau Voice Grants Close This Thursday!
He wā tēnei kia rangona te reo o te whānau.
Now is the time for your voice to be heard.
If you’ve been thinking about applying for a Whānau Voice Grant, this is your gentle reminder - applications close this Thursday 27 November.
Watch the short video below to see how you and your whānau can share your stories, ideas, and experiences to help shape the future of health and wellbeing in our rohe.
Let your voice guide the way forward.
Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui.
Now is the time for your voice to be heard.
Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui.
Quarterly Hapū Provider Hui - Update
On Wednesday 19 November, we gathered for our Te Taura Ora o Waiariki quarterly Stakeholder & Provider Hui – he wā kōrero, he wā whakarongo, he wā whakarite mahere mō āpōpō.
It was awesome to come together ā tinana, share whakaaro, and hear the latest updates on the kaupapa happening across our rohe. We talked through progress on our whānau voice initiatives, heard insights from current projects, and listened to reflections from those working on the front line of hauora and community wellbeing.
We also looked ahead to what’s coming up and started mapping out our collective priorities as we move toward 2026. A real sense of kotahitanga, collaboration, and commitment came through – all focused on strengthening hauora outcomes for our Te Arawa whānau.
Ngā mihi nui to everyone who showed up, contributed, and shared your mātauranga. Your voices help guide our direction and keep our mahi grounded in what matters most – our whānau.
Hei mahi tahi, hei painga mō te iwi.
Kōrero with Rawiri Bhana of Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB
Kōrero with Rawiri Bhana part of Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB in to talk about Whānau Voice Grants, 10 grants of $5,000 total pool $50,000.
Applications are now open — click here to learn more. Applications close November 27.
Quarterly Hapū Provider Hui
Reminder: Quarterly Hapū Provider Hui – Tonight!
Our quarterly Hapū Provider Hui is happening tonight! We’re excited to share updates and hear your whakaaro ā tinana.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
5.30pm – 7.30pm
GHA, Rotorua
Thank you to everyone who RSVP’d – we look forward to seeing you there!
Rangatahi, It’s Your Time to Lead – Whānau Voice Grants Open
Hear from one of our own rangatahi about why your voice matters in shaping the future of hauora in our rohe. If you’ve got ideas, stories, or dreams for how we can strengthen whānau wellbeing, this is your time to lead.
Your whakaaro today can change the future for our tamariki and mokopuna.
Applications are open until 27 November, you can apply here – https://tearawaimpb.co.nz/whanau-voice-grant-guidelines/
Kōrero with Aroha Dorset the General Manager of Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB
Aroha Dorset, General Manager of Te Taura Ora o Waiariki – Te Arawa IMPB, recently joined the kōrero to discuss the newly launched Whānau Voice Grant. She shared valuable insights into how this kaupapa will empower whānau-led projects, uplift local voices, and enhance hauora throughout our Te Arawa communities.
Applications are now open — click here to learn more. Applications close November 27.
Kōrero with Rawiri Bhana of Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB
Kōrero with Rawiri Bhana part of Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB in to talk about Whānau Voice Grants, 10 grants of $5,000 total pool $50,000.
Applications are now open — click here to learn more. Applications close November 27.
Whānau Voice Grants - Now Open!
He wā tēnei kia rangona te reo o te whānau.
Watch this short video to see how you and your whānau can share your stories and ideas to shape health and wellbeing in our rohe.
We have 10 grants of $5,000 available for whānau, hapū, iwi, and kaupapa Māori entities to lead projects that reflect your needs, values, and tikanga. Share your kōrero through hui, workshops, surveys, storytelling, film, or creative projects – the choice is yours!
Whānau Voice Grant Inaugural Funding Round Opens
Pitch Us Your Best Idea!
Today Te Taura Ora o Waiariki launches our very first Whānau Voice Grant kaupapa, a $50,000 community fund created to uplift whānau-led ideas that can transform health and wellbeing across our rohe.
We know whānau are the experts in their own lives. This grant is about supporting those who have ideas, experiences, and stories that can make a real difference.
“Got an idea that can make a difference to hauora? Now’s your chance to share your whakaaro, your way,” says Te Taura Ora o Waiariki General Manager Aroha Dorset. “We believe whānau are the experts in their own health journeys. This grant helps bring those lived experiences to the forefront of change.”
Whānau-led ideas that shape the future
Ten $5,000 grants are available in this first round. Whether your project is just beginning or already underway, it’s your opportunity to shine a light on what works for your people.
Your idea might take shape through hui, wānanga, workshops, surveys, storytelling, or creative projects like film, digital storytelling, or art. What matters most is that your kaupapa captures the voice of your whānau and helps influence how health services are designed in the future.
This isn’t about delivering services, it’s about sharing insights, inspiring change, and making sure Māori voices lead in the transformation of our health system.
Grounded in tikanga Māori
Te Taura Ora represents more than 32,000 Māori across the Waiariki rohe. This grant continues our commitment to Te Tiriti-led, iwi-driven health solutions that reflect our people and values.
“This isn’t just about funding it’s about using creative power with purpose,” says Dorset. “By sharing your stories and ideas, your whānau can help shape a health system that listens to our people and reflects our realities.”
Projects that uplift the voices of kaumātua, rangatahi, tāngata whaikaha, and rural communities are especially encouraged.
Apply now
The Whānau Voice Grant is open from 5 November to 27 November 2025, and all applicants will be contacted by 12 December 2025.
To find out more and apply, visit: tearawaimpb.co.nz/whanau-voice-grant-guidelines