He mea nui te whanaungatanga Relationships matter

A big part of our mahi at Te Hono o Ngā Waka, and a big part of our success, comes down to relationships.

We wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible kaupapa, services, and people we work alongside every day. These relationships don’t just happen, they are built on trust, shared values, open kōrero, and a genuine commitment to doing better for our whānau.

Over time, we’ve been fortunate to grow strong, aligned relationships with a range of services who continue to walk beside us, tautoko our kaupapa and backing our whānau. From the PHO, Public Health, Westland Medical Centre, Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa, and many more each connection strengthens the collective.

We also want to acknowledge the new relationships we’ve built this year. It’s been awesome to see new kaupapa come on board, bringing fresh whakaaro, energy, and commitment to the shared vision of better outcomes for our people.

In Te Ao Māori, we know that everything starts with relationships. Whanaungatanga is not just a value it’s the foundation. When we get that right, everything else flows. Our whānau feel it. Our services align better. And the outcomes speak for themselves.

Here in Te Tai o Poutini, having strong, connected relationships across services means our whānau are better supported, seen, and understood. It means less falling through the gaps, and more walking together.

So this is a big mihi to all of you we work alongside, thank you for showing up, for trusting the kaupapa, and for continuing to stand with us.

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.
My strength is not that of one, but of many.