By Arihia (Alice) Adair – Pūkenga Manaaki
Meeting with Tumuaki Anne Hobby during the formation of Te Piki Oranga.
Our poari. Their kaha, aroha and the leadership of Aunty Jane. Mema poari who gave knowledge, cultural support, mentoring and coaching to me. Some have now passed to be with their tūpuna.
The kaupapa Māori journey for some of us to understand the bigger meaning of kaupapa, what it looks like and how the knowledge can be applied in our mahi and daily lives. It is fun too!
Our Motueka tari: Fun, fun, fun! We have heaps of laughter and do not need a reason to celebrate. Every day is wā harikoa.
Whānau achievements are always acknowledged. We care and we say so. Together, we strive for excellence in the enabling of Māori wellness.
Whānau, kaumātua, ngā hoa kaimahi. We look back to the contribution of kaimahi who have left the service for other fields of mahi.
Matariki. The different hubs and tari are unique, and at Matariki we celebrate together.
COVID-19 was an invisible taniwha amongst us that has no qualms about who will receive a dose. Our nurses had our backs, and fronts – all sides!
Pride in Te Piki Oranga. Pride in Iwi i te Tauihu o te waka-a-Māui.
Gaining further qualifications in my mahi.
I am thankful I have ‘walked the talk’ with community groups and people. Community co-operation and collaboration makes for strong relationships, understanding and whānau wellness.
I never doubted that Te Piki Oranga would graduate from being the ‘new kids on the block’ to an unmistakably Māori, highly functional wellness service. We are good at what we do!
He aha te mea nui o te ao?
He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata!
Arihia (left) shares a hongi with Anne Hobby at Matariki 2024.
