Back in February, Toi Tangata teamed up with the Heart Foundation and Pūtahi Manawa at Te Matatini 2025 to bring Te Whare Manawanui to life—an āhuru mōwai for whānau centred on hauora, tākaro, and whanaungatanga. More than just an activation, this space was a vibrant hub where whānau could connect, learn, and take steps toward positive hauora outcomes for themselves and their whānau.

He aha te kaupapa?

Through tākaro and manaakitanga, the team transformed hauora kōrero into something playful, interactive, and grounded in whakapapa.

✅ Heart Health in Action – The Heart Foundation provided a total of 530 heart health checks, supporting whānau to better understand their cardiovascular wellbeing.

✅ Rangahau in Real Time – Pūtahi Manawa gathered valuable insights through heart health surveys.

✅ Tākaro Magic – Toi Tangata anchored the space with Mahi Whai, a taonga tākaro that unlocked nostalgic memories, sparked creativity, and strengthened connections! 🕸️

Next-Level Whanaungatanga

Te Matatini was a launchpad for some solid kanohi ki te kanohi kōrero with kaimahi across hauora, play, transport, media, sport, active recreation and beyond. From tamariki to kaumātua, the engagement was strong across the board. Every kōrero helped open doors to future kaupapa and strengthened alliances to amplify Māori wellbeing.

We were grateful for the opportunity to build even stronger partnerships, engage with whānau, and showcase Toi Tangata’s unique approach to hauora Māori. This is just the beginning. Next stop? Even greater impact, even stronger connections!

Stay tuned, whānau—this kaupapa is only gaining momentum! Check out this throwback reel and flex your pūkenga whai! ✨