Toi Tangata is a dynamic Māori agency dedicated to promoting healthy living and learning through kaupapa Māori based approaches to well-being.
Drawing from mātauranga Māori, we collaborate with kaupapa partners including whānau, health agencies, community groups and hapori advocates – both nationally and locally – to foster healthy, active lifestyles.
We strive to elevate our whānau and hapori through mātauranga Māori, weaving ancestral wisdom into our kaupapa through Kori, Kai, Tākaro and Rangahau. This enables us to live, breathe and thrive as Māori.
Te Pae Tawhiti | Our Vision
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora
Our whānau are healthy, active and able to achieve to their full potential.
Te Pae Tata | Our Mission
Mā te mātauranga tuku iho, ka tipu, ka ora, ka toi tangata e!
To unleash Mātauranga Māori concepts for all people to be healthy and active!
Ngā Whainga Matua | Key Priority Areas
Ngā Manukura | Leadership
We provide services, advice and support to develop the leadership capability of the health workforce in whānau, communities, and across the health and social services sectors.
Te Mana Whakahaere | Autonomy
We provide services, advice and support to strengthen the self-determination of whānau, communities and organisations.
Toiora | Healthy Lifestyles
We actively promote healthy and active lifestyles in a wholistic way.
Mauriora | Cultural Identity
Our activities are underpinned by Māori ways of knowing and being. Mātauranga Māori and Kaupapa Māori are utilised as catalysts for positive change and development.
Waiora | Physical Environment
Our activities will be consistent with Kaitiakitanga. We will encourage and exemplify positive environmental practices.
Te Oranga | Participation in Society
We recognise that full participation in society for Māori and all peoples are the result of a range of different impacts and influences. Working across sectors will likely increase positive outcomes. Collaborative relationships with other organisations and stakeholders will be pursued to achieve the best possible results for Māori and the wider population.