PITOPITO KŌRERO

Community members came together last week for a special planting of kumara.

The planting ceremony of about 80 kumara, with different varieties, took place at Ohinemutu.

Kai Rotorua, formerly known as the Rotorua Local Food Network, are teaming up with Ka Pai Kai, Healthy Families, Rotorua Lakes Council and Toi Te Ora Public Health to grow kumara for a social enterprise.

Steve Chadwick and kaumatua were present…

Tauranga mums and mums-to-be are trying to reduce their smoking habits while creating a special gift for their unborn baby.

The Ukaipō programme was created to combat the high percentage of Māori women who smoked while pregnant by providing useful information and the incentive of weaving a wahakura (traditional Māori woven flax basket).

The programme was held at Wairoa Marae in Bethlehem this week and ran…

The health of whānau and hapū will be celebrated at Te Mānuka Tūtahi Marae in Whakatāne today as Toi Te Ora - Public Health Service launches a one of a kind online Māori health hub to Bay of Plenty whānau, hapū and iwi.

Hapū Hauora is a unique health resource hub available at www.hapuhauora.health.nz that has been specifically developed for hapū and whānau to improve…

Matariki Whānau Day took place on Sunday 25 June, the finale to four weeks of fantastic events around Tauranga which included live performances, exhibitions, nature walks and celestial navigation in celebration of the Māori New Year.

Sport Bay of Plenty were proud to attend Whānau Day, offering resources, information and a number of interactive challenges, including Mauao Wero.

Mauao Wero, which means Mount Challenge, was created…