Since 2000 the Hospital and the Foundation have worked together to transform how healthcare is delivered to the community, shifting from a purely treatment-based approach to working collaboratively with our community partners to take a holistic approach to health and well-being
Towards Mana Motuhake
We are working in Manurewa with community partners on a whaanau-led initiative Ngaa Tai Tini, that has Kaiarahi (navigators) walking alongside whaanau as they map their own pathway towards Mana Motuhake.
Whaanau have been making and realising their PATH (Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope) plans, taking ownership of their goals. Achievements include Learner driver licenses attained, health issues addressed, mentoring, moving into warm, safe homes, school uniforms purchased.
Our Kaiaarahi
Meet the team behind the mahi
Temple Paora
Hauora Innovator / Kaiaarahi
My Name is Temple Paora, Hauora Innovator and Kaiaarahi at Manurewa High School. I am married to Tash and we have two teenagers, Rico (15) and Shannahl (17).
Born and raised in my hometown of Taumarunui in the Central North Island, I moved to South Auckland in 2005 and started in voluntary youth work in Manurewa.
I have had various roles and opportunities in Youth Work, Community Engagement, Mentoring, Student Advocacy and Unstructured Play.
Alongside this I also have a passion for health and fitness and am a qualified personal trainer and group fitness coach. I weave this into my community work and engagement as a way to help others with the physical side, which expands into other areas of wellbeing.
I have a heart to see all people do well, make positive changes and live life to the full and look forward to connecting and walking alongside many of our Manurewa whaanau.
Charlie Purea
Hauora Innovator / Kaiaarahi
Mālō e lelei my name is Charlie and I’m a proud South Aucklander born and raised in the hearty Manurewa!
In 2017 I married my high school sweetheart. We have two handsome, young boys aged 13 and 10 who are Tongan and Cook Island Maori.
One of my life goals is to contribute towards a thriving community and I 100% believe in the people and community of Manurewa.
I’m a qualified social worker and have had the opportunity to work in different spaces in the social sector. In amongst it all, my heart and passion lies in young people and their families. I love a good transformation story and believe that every step, no matter how big or small, counts.
Our Partners
We acknowledge the support of:
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