Hauora Aotearoa is a kaupapa Māori
mental health charity based in schools

THE MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS

Aotearoa faces a significant mental health crisis, particularly within our schools. With increasing concerns about student wellbeing and teacher burnout, it’s essential to implement effective, culturally resonant solutions.

TE KAWA ORA | MISSION

Hauora Aotearoa drives generational change by empowering rangatahi and kaiako to know where they are at and what to do to live well, learn well, and lead well!

NGĀ MĀTĀPONO | PRINCIPLES

We embrace and teach hauora practices daily, guiding the next generation towards a life of wellbeing. Our team lives by Te Whare Tapa Whā, embodying these values in everything we do. By walking this path ourselves, we inspire our kaiako and rangatahi to believe in their own ability to thrive and live well.

KIA ORA PAI | LIVE WELL

KIA AKO PAI | LEARN WELL

When wellbeing is nurtured, learning can flourish. By grounding our kura in daily hauora practices, we create safe, supportive spaces where kaiako and rangatahi can be present, curious, and open to learning.

KIA RANGATIRA PAI | LEAD WELL

When wellbeing is strong, leadership grows. By modelling hauora in our own lives, we support kaiako to lead with confidence and aroha, and empower rangatahi as the rangatira of tomorrow.

Maranga mai. The time is now, e te iwi!

Me mahi tahi tātou hei oranga mō te katoa
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We must work together for the wellbeing of all.
Are you with us?

Our points of difference at Hauora Aotearoa:

  • We take a trauma-informed approach with our facilitation, based in ao Māori practices.

  • The rangatahi become rangatira, teaching the wellbeing practices they have learnt to tamariki at a neighbouring ECE, fostering a Tuākana/Teina relationship.

  • Our kaupapa comes with 15 NCEA Level 3 Credits as part of the course.

  • We measure our kaupapa using the Te WeHI wellbeing measurement system. Each school receives an in-depth impact report upon completion, including scores for their students, as well as scores for attendance, engagement, and academic performance.

TESTIMONIALS

  • “Jase saw me. I had picked up a class of kids I didn't know how to cope with. By term three, I felt seen and work was validated.

    DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL SERVICES

  • “When he does get frustrated and angry, you can see him breathing deeply, and working through the challenge himself.”

    KAIAKO

  • “Having Sam and Jade and Jase stick with it - showed the kids that they aren’t going to be given up on - that’s so important”

    KAIAKO

  • “I believe in the TRT Programme because i saw the change in all my students - that’s why I wanted it in again this year”

    KAIAKO