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December 8, 2025 | Featured News
Whānau Ora Funding Concerns Escalate
Māori social service organisations say Whānau Ora is dangerously underfunded, even as demand for support grows among vulnerable families. Te […]
March 13, 2026
December 3, 2025 | Featured News
Claims of Misuse Against Whānau Ora Providers Called Out as Political Smear Campaign
A recent scrutiny led by Dave Samuels has laid bare what supporters say is a politically motivated campaign against Whānau […]
September 16, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Mahaki Albert on Whanau Ora and the changeover
Recently awarded the Whanau Ora funding contract for his appointment has come at a pivotal time., as the change in the funding agency has sparked debate and scrutiny across the sector.
August 27, 2025 | News
Social Investment Fund Opens for Vulnerable Tamariki Initiatives
The Social Investment Agency opens a new funding round for community groups supporting vulnerable children, with a focus on Māori and Pacific-led solutions.
July 3, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Tama Potaka on the new Whanau Ora Agencies
New Whānau Ora commissioning agencies were launched this week. The Minister of Maori Development, Tama Potaka joined Dale husband for […]
July 1, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Whanau Ora changes kick in – but will they work?
Helen Leahy was CEO of Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu until 2022. Yesterday Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu officially closed. […]
June 13, 2025 | Paakiwaha
A new Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency takes shape
A new Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency, Rangitāmiro, has been officially launched to serve Region 1 (Te Tai Tokerau, Tāmaki Makaurau, […]
June 13, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Rawiri Waititi – celebrating Whanau Ora and reflecting
Rawiri Waititi is a current Member of the 53 rd Parliament and co-leader of Te Pāti Māori. Rawiri Waititi, co-leader […]
April 4, 2025 | Paakiwaha
Kaaren Mathias | Public Health Physician, Associate Professor at Canterbury University
Recent contract changes to Whānau Ora risk disrupting established relationships and weakening its proven effectiveness in improving child health equity in Aotearoa New Zealand.
March 31, 2025 | News
Whānau Ora Legal Action May Lead To Media Whirlwind
Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency CEO John Tamihere says taking Te Puni Kōkiri to court is a last resort, as the Government has drawn a firm line on Māori policies this term.
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