Meet our Team: Shakaliah Bishell Ko Taranaki Te Maunga Ko Waitara rāua ko Waitoetoe ōku awa Ko Tokomaru te waka Ko Te Atiawa rāua ko Ngāti Mutunga ōku iwi Ko Ngāti Rahiri rāua ko Te Kekerewai ōku hapū Ko Owae rāua ko Urenui pā ōku...
Navigating a pathway to a career in Neo-natal Nursing Macey Austin Macey Austin had a strong interest in a Neo-natal Nursing career while at secondary school. Why Ora helped her to navigate her pathway ahead and with the support of Why Ora during 2024 Macey...
Why Ora - Health Workforce Development For the Graham whānau of Taranaki, health career opportunities have sparked a shared journey of discovery and purpose. Today, Joe Graham and his daughters Char (Charlise) and Jahnae all work in hauora careers for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora in...
Liam’s Journey: One Move, New Beginnings Liam Ratana-Lloyd (nō Te Ati Haunui-ā-Pāpārangi) hails from up the Whanganui River, Parikino, an upbringing grounded in whakapapa, whenua and whānau. When Liam finished up Year 13 at Te Kurao Kokohuia in 2023, it was a big deal -...
Igniting a passion for teaching - Mattie O’Carroll I te taha o tōku PāpāKo Taranaki te MoungaKo Waitara, ko Mōhakatino ngā AwaKo Tokomaru te WakaKo Te Ati Awa, ko Ngati Tama ngā IwiKo Otaraua te HapūKo Pukearuhe, Ko Mangaiemiemi ngā MaraeI te taha o tōku...
Embarking on a Speech Language Therapy career - Hayley Tewhata Hayley began her journey with Why Ora in 2024 as a Year 13 tauira attending New Plymouth Girls’ High School. Meeting with our Kaiārahi Liahna, together they discussed the various types of support available through our...
"Wānanga I attended connected me to some very cool individuals. This boosted my confidence in succeeding in my studies which led to me graduating with all A’s!" Photo: (L-R) Tilya and Chris from P + P Engineering Tilya Fenton - Hoki Mai Ki Why Ora Taiohi...
"My aspiration is to apply the mātauranga I have gained throughout my Tohu to support our tamariki Māori - ko te tamaiti te pūtake." Jocasta & Moniqua Demetriou Ko Mataatua te waka Ko Putauaki te maunga Ko Rangitaiki te awa Ko Ngaati Awa te iwi Ko Te Pahipoto te hapū Ko Kokohinau...
"Māori need healthcare workers who they can trust and people who can create a relaxing and trusting environment, especially when it comes to dental education and with their tamariki." Morgan Tenana, Bachelor of Oral Health - AUT Ko Taranaki te maunga Ko Kaupokanui te awa Ko Aotea te waka Ko...
"Every field needs more Māoritanga, Māori people, and Māori excellence within it." Rangikata Turner O'Carroll - Tertiary Tauira Ko Taranaki te Mounga Ko Waitara, ko Mohakatino, ko Waiongana ngā awa Ko Tokomaru te waka Ko Te Āti Awa, ko Ngāti Tama ngā iwi Ko Ōtaraua, ko Puketapu ngā hapū Ko Puke Aruhe,...