Oranga Kaumātua
Free kaupapa Māori programme for kaumātua (60+) to support health, wellbeing, and connection at Puawairua Marae.
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Wellbeing for Kaumātua
Oranga Kaumātua is a free programme for kuia and kaumātua (60+) within the Ngāti Awa rohe. Held at Puawairua Marae, it provides regular gatherings, cultural activities, and opportunities for whanaungatanga.
This service supports hauora by reducing isolation, building confidence, and creating a safe space where kaumātua feel connected and valued.
What This Service Offers
- Regular kaumātua gatherings at Puawairua Marae
- Activities that nurture body, mind, and wairua
- Whanaungatanga and cultural connection opportunities
- Free access for kaumātua across the Ngāti Awa rohe
Who We Help & Where
- Who: Kuia and kaumātua aged 60+
- Coverage: Puawairua Marae, Whakatāne
Why Choose Us
We know kaumātua wellbeing is about more than physical health — it’s about connection, belonging, and mana. Our marae-based programme blends tikanga Māori with activities that nourish tinana, hinengaro, and wairua.
Our programme is designed to:
- Reduce isolation and depression among kaumātua
- Strengthen cultural identity and connection to marae life
- Improve social, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing
- Provide safe, inclusive, and whānau-led spaces for hauora
What makes us different: Unlike mainstream services, this programme is marae-based, led by kaupapa Māori values, and designed specifically by and for kaumātua within the Ngāti Awa rohe.
Want to join the kaumātua programme?
Contact us today to find out more.
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