Our Story
At Āwhina Ora, our Hei Tiki carries the heartbeat of our kaupapa. It reflects our intention to uplift whānau toward their fullest potential—grounded firmly in Mātauranga Māori while ascending upward and onward.
Our pāua colour vibrations represent the collective energy of our Āwhina Ora whānau. Each hue stands resilient in its own kaupapa, yet effortlessly flows together in a healing pathway — guiding us back to our healed and restored self... our most authentic self... our truest self.
Our Hei Tiki holds our ancestral wisdom offering clarity as it mirrors for each of us, our own journey...
honouring where we've been, acknowledging where we stand today, and lighting the path toward where we are destined to go.
He Kaupapa
At Āwhina Ora, our mission is to improve Whānau Māori health and wellness outcomes through a mana-enhancing approach. Improved wellness is an indicator for generational change. We look to positively uplift and impact Whānau Māori through tikanga-based programs that:
Heal:
to breathe & belong,
smile & connect,
touch & restore,
is to - heal & grow!
...through ancestral healing
Teach:
in a safe wanangā space to impart
skills and knowledge
Mentor:
to guide and inspire as we walk alongside a mentee as they grow... supporting them to discover their vision
Coach:
to engage in a short-term, skill focused kaupapa, to support growth, improve performance, or prepare for a specific kaupapa
Facilitate:
to guide teams and navigate collaboration toward a shared and agreed outcome.
Mauri Tū . Mauri Ora Whānau
Whānau o Āwhina Ora Charitable Trust