Toi Tangata looks to foster and build capacity in the sector through three workforce development awards. These awards aim to support the growth and leadership of Māori innovation within nutrition and physical activity. The Student Award is one of these accolades which is aimed at students...
The graduation of the latest contingent of Toi Roa - Poupou Pakari students was celebrated at the Toi Tangata Hui-ā-Tau in February. This was an exciting affair as six of the twelve students were able to attend and accept their certificates in person. Among those...
A self-proclaimed ‘kai activist’, Davina Thompson aims high within the kai and movement world and does the mahi to back it up. Working under the WeroFit trust as a Kaiwhakaora she delivers health, fitness and Crossfit to schools, marae, online and in her iti gym...
Salsa is a great topping for a piece of fish or chicken. A good salsa is packed with colours and flavours that bring food alive. Where there are lots of natural fresh colourful fruits and vegetables in a meal, as in a salsa, there are...
The next closest thing to an actual hangi, great tasting and easy to make and share with the whānau. Summary Servings: 6 Source: Nga Miti He Kai Reka Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 kg Boneless brisket 4 Lamb shoulder chops 2 Celery stalks (diced) 1/4 Pumpkin 4 Potatoes 1/2 Cabbage (shredded) 1 cup Water 1 cube Beef stock 1 bunch...
Mason Ngawhika. The third webinar in the Toi Poto series where we discuss wai (water) from a Māori perspective. Disscussion Points • The whakapapa of wai • Types of wai • Wai Māori • Atua and kaitiaki connected to wai • The mauri of wai • Hydration during physical activity • The role wai plays...
Mason Ngawhika This month we are moving on to reading food labels hosted by Mason Ngawhika. This webinar aims to provide the ability to interpret health claims that are on a food packet, the important nutrients to focus on, and the skills needed to make an informed choice. The nutrients...
Jessica Meads. This month we are kicking off the series with a webinar addressing dietary trends seen in the community. Our in-house dietitian Jessica Meads will be facilitating this session. Dietary trends, fads, and different patterns of eating are becoming more and more common within our communities. The diets...
Pie is simple and tasty as! I made this into two dishes. One for the vegetarian in my life and the other for me. It was sooo good the vegetarian was trying to eat my bigger pie. Highly recommend pairing this with a fresh salad...
With the recent introduction of ‘treat food,’ soft drink and ‘gaming’ advertising on its channels, Māori Television is facing fierce condemnation from the Māori film and health sectors. Toi Tangata is among the critics of this new decision maintaining that odds are constantly stacked against vulnerable...