Te Rūnanga O Ngāti Rārua is supporting calls for government agencies and ministers to accelerate adoption of the whānau
ora approach.
Pouwhakahaere (CEO) Shane Graham said whānau ora had consistently proved it was successful at putting help where it was
needed most.
“Fast and flexible investment into whānau providers was an important foundation for local recovery in the aftermath of
the COVID-19 pandemic," Shane said.
“Whānau-led initiatives increased connections in the community – online and in person. In some cases that was new ways
of delivering information and providing support; connecting people up and reducing social isolation.”
“In others it was scaling up our network of capability - distributing food parcels, hygiene packs and other essential
items.”
“Te Pūtahitanga O Te Waipounamu have demonstrated time and again how whānau-led initiatives can mobilise and support
communities. It’s time to extend the inclusive whānau ora service and engagement model across all of government. This
will allow agencies to deliver resources as outlined in the 2018 Whānau Ora Review.”
“Wider recognition of the value of a community system approach, and an appropriately resourced partnership with local
and central government will ensure better outcomes and more resilient and self-sufficient communities in the future.”