Why Ora

14/09/2026

💚 Kia kaha te reo Māori – Te Wiki o te Reo Māori! 💚

This Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, we're celebrating our tauira and taiohi who are embracing, learning, and speaking te reo Māori with pride, helping to keep our reo strong for future generations.

Kia kaha te reo Māori. Kia māia ki te kōrero.

10/09/2026

Calling all Taranaki Registered Nurses!

Thinking about taking the next step in your nursing career through postgraduate study? Head along to the Taranaki Postgraduate Study Expo and explore study options, funding opportunities, and connect with academic providers from across New Zealand.

📍 Barrett’s Lounge, Taranaki Base Hospital
📅 Tuesday 15 September
🕐 1:00pm - 5:30pm

Representatives from Victoria University of Wellington, University of Auckland, University of Waikato, AUT, and Massey University will be there to answer your questions.

If postgraduate study is on your radar for 2027, this is a great opportunity to find out what's available. Please feel free to share with any fellow RNs who may be interested!

Taranaki post-grad study expo
If you’re a registered nurse (RN) in Taranaki looking to take the next step in your nursing career, advice and funding are available for 2027 Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Registered Nurses.
To find out more, there will be a Taranaki post graduate study expo in the Barrett’s Lounge at Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday 15 September from 1300 to 1730hrs.
Academic providers from throughout New Zealand will be displaying at the expo:
• Victoria – Wellington
• University of Auckland
• Waikato
• AUT
• Massey University
Come along if you're considering post-graduate study and share with any other RNs in the region who may be interested.

08/09/2026

Taranaki whānau, have you enrolled?

Your voice matters. Check your enrolment, update your details, and encourage your whānau to do the same.

Let's make sure Taranaki is heard!!

08/09/2026

Nina’s Nursing Journey - From aspirations at school to a career in Nursing!

Nina first connected with Why Ora as a student, unsure of which health pathway to pursue. With support to explore her options, apply for study, and access scholarships, she completed her Bachelor of Nursing and is now proudly working as a Registered Nurse at Tui Ora.

Read Nina's inspiring story and see how the right support can help turn aspirations into reality🌱

07/09/2026

Koroneihana 2026 ❤️🖤🤍

Some of our kaimahi made the haerenga to perform with Te Kāhui Maunga at Koroneihana in Ngāruawāhia last week.

It was a special few days spent alongside whānau from around the motu, standing in the kaupapa and celebrating the Kīngitanga.

03/09/2026

📢 PĀNUI | Tari Closure Notice
E te whānau,

Our Why Ora Tari will be closed on Friday 4th, as our kaimahi travel to attend Koroneihana, a special occasion celebrating the anniversary of the ascension and coronation of our current Kuini, Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō.

As we join in this significant kaupapa and celebration, we thank you for your understanding and support.

🕗 Tari Closed: Friday 4th | 8:00am – 4:30pm
🕗 Tari Open: Monday 7th | 8:00am – 4:30pm

We look forward to reconnecting with you when we return.

01/09/2026

🌿 Mahuru Māori 🌿

Kua tae mai a Mahuru Māori!

This month, our kaimahi will be setting their own reo goals and challenging themselves to use more te reo Māori in their everyday lives. Whether it's learning new kupu, having more kōrero in te reo, or building confidence, every step counts.

Mahuru Māori is a chance to focus on our reo, support one another, and keep growing together.

Karawhiua e te whānau 🖤🤍❤️

01/09/2026

Ākuhata Wrap-Up ⭐
August was a packed month for our Why Ora whānau.

We started the month at the Te One Kākara Research Symposium, hosted by Tū Tama Wāhine, gaining valuable insights and inspiration from voices across Taranaki.

Our kaiārahi also attended the Stratford High School Careers Expo, connecting with taiohi and whānau to share future pathways and opportunities.

A highlight was our Annual Hui Whānau. Ngā mihi to everyone who joined us. It was awesome bringing our whānau together and attending the Taranaki Careers Expo, where Why Ora was proud to connect with our wider community.

We finished the month with the Why Ora Pūtaiao Science Expo. Across the three days we had 316 taiohi from kura within Taranaki engage in different sciences. A big mihi to our presenters and kura for making it such a success.

28/08/2026

Next week, the Why Ora team will be travelling to Ngāruawāhia to attend Koroneihana.

Koroneihana marks the anniversary of the ascension and coronation of our current Kuini, 𝘛𝘦 𝘈𝘳𝘪𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘪 𝘒𝘶𝘪𝘯𝘪 𝘕𝘨𝘢 𝘸𝘢𝘪 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘰 𝘪 𝘵𝘦 𝘱𝘰, and is a special time for iwi and whānau from across Aotearoa to come together in celebration, reflection, and unity.

For us, it is an opportunity to honour and celebrate our Kuini, connect with whānau from across the motu, and acknowledge the enduring legacy and leadership of the Kīngitanga.

Mauri ora! 💚

27/08/2026

🔬 Pūtaiao Expo 2026 | Inspiring the Next Generation of Rangatahi 🔬

Last week's Pūtaiao Expo was a huge success!

316 taiohi from across Taranaki attended!

Throughout the event, we had the privilege of connecting with Year 9 and 10 taiohi from New Plymouth Boys' High School, Francis Douglas Memorial College, New Plymouth Girls' High School, Sacred Heart Girls' College, Waitara High School, Ōpunakē High School, Spotswood College, Inglewood High School, Stratford High School, Te Paepae o Aotea, Pātea Area School, Te Heru Māpara and Te Piipiinga Kākano Mai I Rangiātea Kura Kaupapa Māori with a range of exciting science sectors.

The impact of the week was clear:
97% of taiohi said they learned something new.

61% reported being more interested in pursuing science after attending the expo.

We would like to extend our heartfelt mihi to our presenters: Pūhoro, Worley, Seis Momentum, Wildlife.ai, 800 Trust, Miles Benton, and Thom Adams for sharing your expertise and mātauranga. Your contributions helped create an engaging and inspiring experience for our taiohi.

A special mihi also goes to the school coordinators and staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to organise logistics, and support for students attending the event. Your dedication makes opportunities like this possible.

Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa for helping make Pūtaiao Expo 2026 such a memorable and impactful event.