Introducing our new Whānau Ora Navigator

We're excited to welcome our new Navigator Waikura McGregor. Waikura comes to us from the education sector and has a long history of working within her community and marae to create change.

Waikura's role is to work with disabled Māori and whānau to help them find pathways to achieve their goals and aspirations. She will also support individuals and whānau to find their voice and advocate for themselves. Waikura is ready to start working with whānau now, so please get in touch if you are interested, or know someone who might benefit from working with a Navigator. 

Meet Waikura

Waikura

Ka huri taku titiro ki Te Poho O Tamatea Tōkū Mauka
Te Tai waimārima o Whakaraupo,
Rere tou ka wai o Waimakariri me Waitaki ōkū Awa
Hoea te waka ko Takitimu,Uruao e
Tū tonu Te Wheke, tōkū Marae
Mihi atu,mihi mai, ko Kāti Wheke tōkū Hapū
Ko Kāi Tahu me Kāti Mamoe ōkū Iwi
Ko Te Rāpaki o Te Rakiwhakaputa te Rakatira,
Toitū tōkū tūrakawaewae,Ko Rāpaki tōkū pā
Kai Ōtautahi tōkū Kaika noho
Ko Anihana Briggs (Tau) tōkū Hākui
Ko George Briggs tōkū Hākoro
Ko Waikura (Cissy) Tau-Briggs-McGregor tōkū Taua
Ko Waikura Tau-McGregor tōkū Ikoa, Aoraki Matatū!

Kia ora whānau. I’m very excited to be starting my new role as Whānau Ora Navigator with Hei Whakapiki Mauri.

My background is in teaching and I am looking forward to sharing knowledge about te reo and Te Ao Māori with whānau.

I have a passion for whānau ora and a strong community focus. Disability has always been part of my life and I have supported my whānau and marae as a caregiver and advocate for many years.

I believe that whakawhanaungatanga gives whānau the power to lift one another up.

I am a very a proud Mum and enjoy contributing to my marae, weaving, waka ama, fitness and gardening.

You can contact me at waikura@kanohikitekanohi.org

Navigation Coming Soon

Navigation Coming Soon

We are excited to announce that we will soon be able to offer Navigation to whānau in Waitaha. Our Whānau Ora Navigator will work with disabled Māori and whānau to help them find pathways to achieve their goals and aspirations. They will also support individuals and whānau to find their voice and advocate for themselves.

Carols at the Pā

We had an excellent evening at Carols at the Pā at Rēhua Marae last Friday 2 December. It was great to meet lots of new whānau who are interested in the work we are doing.

We look forward to continuing our collective mahi with whānau in 2017. We will also start to work one-on-one with whānau next year. 

A big thank you to Rēhua Marae for hosting us at their event. 

Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hou. Season’s greetings for Christmas and the New Year to you all. 

Live music, kai and whānau at St John of God hui

Our most recent hui at St John of God on 29 October was full of fun, laughter, music and food.

The people we met all had such interesting stories. There were people who wanted to find out about their whakapapa, others had amazing life experiences and some were just starting on their journey as Māori with disabilities.

Disabled Māori set direction at first Hei Whakapiki Mauri hui

Hei Whakapiki Mauri's first Western Christchurch hui in Halswell brought together disabled Māori, whānau and support people to korero about what was important to them. 

The hui was opened by Kaumatua Pete Mason. Kaiwhakahaere Ruth Jones then introduced the project and explained why she and husband Gary Williams started it, while attendees shared kai.

"We wanted to raise the mauri of people with disabilities and bring them closer together with their culture and whānau. That's why we chose the name," says Ruth.

The Hei Whakapiki Mauri tohu emphasises this idea. It was designed to represent togetherness and shows different koru coming together in one kete. The project is also about paying it forward and giving disabled Māori the knowledge and resources to be who they want to be.

"We want you to have great lives, to be strong, and to grow into leaders of others and in your own lives. Hei Whakapiki Mauri is about resourcing you to do this," says Ruth. 

Whakawhanaungatanga was a key part of the hui. Attendees introduced themselves and then explored what was important to them together. 

Stewart, who is recovering from a stroke, is interested in te reo and tikanga. He is already involved with Rehua Marae and is keen to share his knowledge with others. 

Charlene expressed that connecting with whānau and learning more waiata are of interest. Her son is very important to her and she has a talent for singing, which she hopes to build on.

Future hui will be based on what people like Stewart and Charlene want to explore on their journey with the project.

"Basically it is their project. We're here to make sure they can get going in the direction they choose and then they can carry on and lead their own change with whānau." Ruth says.

Hei Whakapiki Mauri’s first Eastern Christchurch Hui will be held on October 8. More information is available here.

First hui in Eastern Christchurch on 8 Oct

Nau mai haere mai. You're invited to our first Eastern Christchurch hui.

Hei Whakapiki Mauri introductory hui

Saturday 8 October, 1-4pm
Large meeting room
Aranui Wainoni Community Centre
31 Hampshire Street

All whānau and support people are welcome. It's FREE to attend. Great kai is provided. 

RSVP to Kaiwhakahaere Ruth Jones. Email jonesr@xtra.co.nz or phone/text 027 440 8573.

What will happen at the first hui?  

  • Kaiwhakahaere Ruth Jones will introduce the Hei Whakapiki Mauri project.

  • You’ll meet like-minded whānau and share what's important to you.

  • You’ll be provided with the Hei Whakapiki Resource Kete, which you can use to start planning what you want to achieve.

  • We'll ask you want you want to learn on your journey, and then set up future hui based on your interests.

 
 
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