Ngā Manga Pūriri

03/06/2026

Celebrating both Whaea Rawinia Marino our Ruaahine and Jan Dephoff one of our Kaihāpai Mauri birthdays with a combined age of 21 obviously!!

We appreciate you both.

Tihei Mauri Ora

31/05/2026

As this nation celebrates Samoan Language Week by acknowledging the theme of "E afua mai i mauga tetele manuia o le nu'u"(From the high mountains come the blessings of the village).

Culture, identity, language and community are strong and positive protector factors that bind our people's together.

Manuia le a*o.

Ngā Manga Pūriri Whānau!

30/05/2026

Tēnā koe e Whaea Rawinia Marino,

E mihi ana ki a koe mō tō whakapau kaha, tō manawanui, me tō ū ki te kaupapa i tutuki ai i a koe te NZ Diploma in Māori Health Level 6. Ngā manaakitanga ki a koe me tō whānau.

Ngā Manga Pūriri are proud of our Ruaahine, Rawinia Marino for completing the requirements and graduating with the NZ Diploma in Māori Health Level 6.

Graduating amongst whānau and friends at Pipitea Marar in Te Whanganui a Tara.

Mauri Ora,

Ngā Manga Pūriri Whānui.

29/05/2026

Whaea Teina Piripi took us through the process of creating Pene Aroha during Puawanaga, a space we hold for all kaimahi at Ngā Manga Pūriri.

As an organisation we hold the tapu of He Whakaputanga as we navigate spaces of oranga with the tangata we serve.

E mihi nui ana ki a Whaea Teina Piripi mō tōna mātauranga.

27/05/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

Ngā Manga Pūriri are fortunate to work across spaces that have a direct impact on the lives of individuals and whānau.

We currently have a vacancy available. If you think you, or someone you know, would be the right fit for the role, we encourage you to apply. All information, role details, and contact information can be found in the link attached.

Tuku!

We are seeking a passionate and grounded Whānau Resilience Practitioner.

26/05/2026

Can you guess where the team are today?

Tag us in the comments to go in the draw to win one of five spot prizes.

21/05/2026

At Ngā Manga Pūriri the voices of taiohi are important. The work we do aims to ensure the voices of taiohi are pivotal to our community engagements and events.

❗️We are proud supporters of Youth Week 2026❗️

21/05/2026

Ngā Manga Pūriri was proud to attend and support the Whangārei Electrify Aotearoa warm-up event held at The Orchard Business & Event Hub, alongside Tai Tokerau Startups, Empower Her and Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau.

Representing Ngā Manga Pūriri on the day were Olivia Kelly, Rawinia Marino and Te Hiwi Preston, attending in connection with our ongoing mahi alongside Rerengātahi to support innovation, entrepreneurship and opportunities for our people and promote the work Olivia is doing with a small cohort of marae across Te Tai Tokerau.

The room was filled with meaningful conversations and new connections during the networking session facilitated by Emma from the Empower Her Network, highlighting the strength and potential of our growing startup and business community in the north.

Talia from Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau and Meg, Business, Innovation & Growth Team Lead, also shared insights into the support available for wāhine founders and emerging businesses across the region.

Ministry of Awesome
Whangārei Startups
Te Tai Tokerau

20/05/2026

This morning, Ngā Manga Pūriri attended the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ parakuihi hosted by Whāriki Te Tai Tokerau at Hihiaua Cultural Centre.

The audience were honoured to hear founding trustee and lady of the Hihiaua Whare, Whaea Janice Hetaraka and Dr Maxine Ronald, General and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon.

On behalf of our whānau to all of our wāhine who are survivors, who have passed on or holding others impacted by Breast Cancer.

Mauri Ora,

Ngā Manga Pūriri Whānau
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20/05/2026

Today, Ngā Manga Pūriri attended an Interagency Hui a Kānohi hosted by Te Hau Awhiowhio.

The hui connected service's to the many kaupapa on offer to our whānau.

Ngā Manga Pūriri presented on our services, program delivery, referral process, office location, and whakapapa to the Māori Mental Health and Addictions and Problem Gambling sectors.

Pam Armstrong was acknowledged and honoured by Pāpā Phil O'Keeffe Paikea for her mentorship and training and the contributions Ngā Manga Pūriri have made over the last 30 years.

Mauri Ora,

Ngā Manga Pūriri Whānau.