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05 Jun IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion

Posted at 09:44h in News by admin-toitangata

The Global Scientific Committee invites you to submit an abstract for presentation at the 23rd IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion held in Rotorua, New Zealand from 7th to 11th April 2019. All abstract submitters, including individual contributors, are encouraged to interact and collaborate with other...

04 Jun Pipiri ki a Papatūānuku

Posted at 14:26h in News, Wai Māori Ngai Māori by admin-toitangata

One month dedicated to giving back to Papatūānuku – Mother Earth. Pipiri Ki A Papatūānuku aims to raise awareness around the impacts our everyday decisions have on Papatūānuku – Mother Earth. However small, or however big a change, together we can make a difference! Pipiri Ki A Papatūānuku aims...

28 May Finalists announced for Matariki Awards 2018

Posted at 14:55h in News by Toni Pivac

Congratulations to all the finalists of the 2018 Matariki Awards and a special mention for Toi Tangata board member, Pania Newton, for her nomination for Te Whetū Maiangi Award For Young Achievers Award The annual awards event recognise and celebrate Māori achievement across a range of disciplines. It's an...

28 May 125 years of suffrage: Meet NZ’s next generation of rebel women

Posted at 14:51h in News by Toni Pivac

Take a glimpse at some of Aotearoa's social activists of today – modern suffragettes and young women who are prepared to fight for change. A special mention to our very own Pania Newton who graces the cover and has just been nominated as a finalist in this...

25 May Toi Tangata commends increased use of te reo Māori, but questions use in fast food outlets

Posted at 06:55h in News by Toni Pivac

As reported by Hawkesbay Today 25 May, 2018 6:00am 2 minutes to read Hastings McDonald's yesterday became the first restaurant in New Zealand to introduce a bilingual menu, written in English and Māori / Photo Hawke's Bay Today Māori agency Toi Tangata has commended the efforts by Ngati Kahungunu...

22 May Te Whakarewa Active Play Resource

Posted at 11:09h in News by Toni Pivac

Video and images by Kōhanga Reo National Trust He kinakī ngā te Kōhanga Reo hei whakmanawa ake i ngā kaiako o Te Kōhanga Reo mo te rauemi hou, ki te whakakorikori i ngā mokopuna me ngā whānau. The new learning resource "Active Play" has been launched to...

11 May Active life crucial in early childhood development

Posted at 18:01h in News by Toni Pivac

Toddlers who play hard, sleep well and that's a critical element to their healthy development . A new initiative aimed at getting more under-fives to play regularly and have quality sleep was launched today by the Ministry of Health. The free online resources have been...

11 May New Active Play resources to help young children sit less, move more and sleep well

Posted at 17:51h in News by Toni Pivac

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...

25 Apr Building a healthy relationship with kai

Posted at 12:46h in He Pī Ka Rere, News by Toni Pivac

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,...

24 Apr Fi’s Māori Movement Journey

Posted at 16:21h in News by Toni Pivac

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!...