The Ministry of Health has launched a package of free online resources aimed at getting children aged five and under to play regularly and have quality sleep. Toi Tangata worked closely with the Ministry to develop the Active Play resources. The Active Play resources, which were announced...
Because of the association between body weight and many chronic and metabolic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, weight and other weight or body fat-related measurements such as BMI (body mass index) or waist circumference are commonly used to screen and assess health risks. Weight...
As reported by The Gisborne Herald: DARRIO Penetito-Hemara is the creative mind behind He Pi Ka Rere, the new learning tool that helps children build a healthy relationship with kai (nutrition) and kori (movement). The Auckland based kaiarahi (leader), a training and development specialist for Toi Tangata,...
Toi Tangata Kaitautoko- Business & Innovation Specialist, Fiona Wilson is taking on Māori Movement! If you've ever wanted to learn more about this exciting new kaupapa, join Fi as she embarks on her journey of wellbeing!...
In early March Toi Tangata brought a Systems Science wānanga to Waikato, presented by Dr Ihirangi Heke, Dr Nina Scott, Chae Simpson and Diana Neru. The one day introductory workshop aimed to support and uplift the Waikato health promotion workforce by providing participants with the...
In March, Toi Tangata Chief Executive, Megan Tunks attended Te Putahitanga annual Whanau Ora Symposium. Te Putahitanga is the Whanau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Waipounamu. Here’s her take on it. I love attending these symposiums, to listen to the presentations from a range of Whanau...
We have recently welcomed Layla Lyndon Tonga to the Toi Tangata whanau. Layla will be helping out with the Ol@ Or@ project that we are delivering alongside the National Health Science Challenge within the University of Auckland. Layla’s skills, knowledge and experience coupled with leadership...
We have moved out of the busy city centre to our new Northwest Mall site located at 8/48 Maki Street, Westgate. These are exciting times for the team as we all acclimatise to our new environment and neighbourhood. Thanks to Kora Kitchens for installing our...
Darrio Penetito-Hemara our Tamaki Makaurau based Kaiarahi- Training and Development Specialist, launched a two day He Pī Ka Rere wānanga in both Gisborne and Whanganui for kaimahi from the local Kohanga Reo and Puna Reo. He Pī Ka Rere is a kaupapa Māori based physical...