Accessible yoga classes
We had Letesha from Yoga Warriors take us for an awesome yoga session on Saturday 12 August and we then enjoyed stunning smoothies and kai from Soul Full Superfoods.
We have three more accessible yoga classes coming up, which are free for whānau at the Yoga Warriors Studio, 166 St Asaph Street. All classes start at 10am. RSVP on Facebook or to ruth@kanohikitekanohi.org
Dates:
Saturday September 9
Saturday October 7
Saturday November 4
Pamper day for caregivers
We know how important it is to celebrate those who support and care for whānau and we were pleased to host a pamper day for parents and caregivers on Saturday 29 July. Thanks to Shelley at The Therapy Room for such great service and lovely soap. Thanks also to our whānau member Tamara for her beautiful products that were koha to whānau.
Healthy Kai workshop to celebrate Matariki
We held our first Matariki hui on Saturday 10 June, focused on healthy kai. We had over 30 whānau attend, who experienced some familiar and unfamiliar Māori-Mediterranean fusion kai and rongoa like kawakawa, beautiful raw fish and karengo.
Whānau created this kai together, with the help of facilitators Cathy and Haimona. We all learned about how kai, relaxation and breathing affect our tinana. It was also a great opportunity for our young people to take charge of the cooking, while parents and caregivers sat back and enjoyed a bit of pampering. Claire from Mobile Massage Corporate Company gave neck and shoulder massages to some lucky whānau, who we hope are now feeling relaxed and ready for the Māori new year.
Have your say on Whāia Te Ao Marama: The Māori Disability Action Plan
The Ministry of Health is looking for feedback on the draft Whāia Te Ao Marama 2017-2022: The Māori Disability Action Plan. Whāia Te Ao Marama aims to improve outcomes for Māori with disabilities.
We believe it's important that all whānau have their say on this draft action plan and we'd like to encourage you to give your feedback, either individually or as part of Hei Whakapiki Mauri.
Contribute to our Hei Whakapiki Mauri feedback
Join us for a korero about the draft strategy so we can write our roopu response. Talk about what Whāia Te Ao Marama will mean for you and your whānau and awhi each other to compose feedback. We will submit all feedback jointly on behalf of Hei Whakapiki Mauri whānau.
Date: Friday 16 June, 10 am – 11 am
Venue: Ruth's kitchen table, 7 Blair Avenue, Papanui. The jug will be on.
RSVP to: ruth@kanohikitekanohi.org by Thursday 15 June.
Have your own say
The email to send your completed feedback form to, is: whaiateaomarama@moh.govt.nz
All responses need to be received by Friday 23 June 2017.
Read the draft plan
Pēpēhā workshop
Our whānau have great ideas for what they'd like to do with Hei Whakapiki Mauri this year. The first of these was to run a pēpēhā workshop on May 2.
It was great to see lots of new whānau at this hui, which was an excellent chance to learn together in an informal setting. We also shared some delicious kai - as usual.
The mihimihi-pēpēhā resource from this workshop can be downloaded here.
Our next whānau hui will be in June to celebrate Matariki and make healthy kai.
Whānau enjoy meeting new Navigator Waikura
Our new Navigator Waikura is off to a great start. We introduced her to whānau for the first time at our April 8 hui.
It was an awesome hui with great waiata, music from Mr. H and some excellent fried bread. Elizabeth also kindly read some of her poetry - fantastic!
Since this hui, Waikura has been busy supporting whānau in a variety of practical ways and has also started working with some whānau on planning pathways to their dreams and aspirations for the future.
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
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