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More Connections
On these next pages you will find a list of organisations we work with to assist our whānau to find information and support and explore study, training and career journeys.
Tupu-ā-Nuku
Tupu ā nuku is a Taranaki environmental workforce development programme led by Ngāti Maru. It is supported by the Regional Recovery Leadership Group and the Ngā iwi o Taranaki Recovery Plan.
Learner Me
The focus of Learner Me is to prepare learners to work, create and thrive in the tech sector through an innovative technology-based learning platform. Learner Me bridges the gap between education and work placement by developing your industry-relevant skills and get you, where possible, developing real-world tech solutions.
Te Whatu Ora
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a Crown entity responsible for the provision and funding of health and disability services in the region. It is part of Te Manawa Taki, one of four regions, established nationally on July 1 2022.
Building the future of health – Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand
Tui Ora
Tui Ora is the largest community-based health and social services provider in Taranaki. Established in 1998, Tui Ora has evolved and now incorporates more than 35 services and programmes, available to everyone within its geographical boundaries.
Taranaki Secondary Schools
WITT
The Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT) or Te Kura Matatini o Taranaki, is a government-funded tertiary institute providing education to people within the region and from around the world.
Taranaki Mounga
Taranaki Mounga is an ambitious conservation project transforming the mountain, ranges and island of Taranaki.
Te Kahui Maru (Ngāti Maru)
VISION – Tihe i a Maru Ora – Behold the vitality of Ngāti Maru.
He Toronga Pakihi ki Taranaki - Taranaki Māori Business Network
The trust aims to foster kotahitanga (networking), whanaungatanga (relationships) and manaakitanga (support) for the enhancement and betterment and in the interests of Māori business within Taranaki under the principles of pono (to be truthful) and tika (to act appropriately).
Kia Ora Hauora
A national Māori health workforce development programme that was established in 2009 to increase the overall number of Māori working in the health and disability sector.
Whakapiki Ake
A recruitment programme that actively engages with rangatahi Māori enrolled in secondary schools to promote health as a career and entry into Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences’ professional programmes.
https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/fmhs/study-with-us/vision-2020/whakapiki-ake-.html
Our Partners and Funders
Peter McKenzie Project
The Peter McKenzie Project is a collective of initiatives tackling the root causes of child and whānau poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Toi Foundation
Toi Foundation is committed to supporting our communities to build a thriving, inclusive and equitable Taranaki.
Taranaki District Health Board
Te Whatu Ora Taranaki is a Crown entity responsible for the provision and funding of health and disability services in the region. It is part of Te Manawa Taki, one of four regions, established nationally.
Ministry of Social Development – Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora
Our Ministry is all about helping to build successful individuals, and in turn building strong, healthy families and communities. We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. We work to provide:
- employment, income support and superannuation services
- funding to community service providers
- student allowances and loans
Ministry of Education – Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga
The Ministry of Education is the Government’s lead advisor on the New Zealand education system, shaping direction for sector agencies and providers.