Pasifika and Māori weavers collaborate for Matariki
To celebrate the season of Matariki 12 master weavers told the stories of significant stars phases, the moon and seasons. A group of six Maori and six Pasifika weavers participated in the inaugural Te Mata o Rehua Weaving Symposium, each creating up to 3 x 3 metre sculptures and art works from harakeke or other […]
Matariki Te Mata o Rehua Market celebration in Manukau
Hundreds enjoyed Te Mata o Rehua Market held at Manukau Civic square over the weekend. The Matariki celebration was delivered by Healthy Families South Auckland and Panuku Placemaking South. The kaupapa of the market was to provide a health focused Matariki celebration and follows on from the success of last year’s event. Vendors shared indigenous […]
Native planting for future generations
Hundreds of volunteers gathered at a Matariki community planting event at Manukau’s Totara Park last Friday. Auckland Mayor Phill Goff planted the millionth native tree, a puriri, fulfilling his 2016 election promise to plant one million native trees during his term. The event is part of the million trees programme for greening Auckland by planting […]
Four week challenge: Hope for community container to stay
Do Good Feel Good ACTIVE SKWAD leader, PJ Luatua kicked off a four week fitness challenge at the community container at Imrie Reserve in Māngere. Around 50 people attended PJ’s first training session, and there are hopes more Māngere locals will join in the coming weeks. The group training sessions get participants moving between stations […]
Healthy Families South Auckland Recognised for Efforts
Systems innovators from Health Families South Auckland were recognised this week for the continued work in advocating for water in schools. During a special assembly, Healthy Families South Auckland Systems Innovators were recognised by Tangaroa College for the work they’ve done with the school’s Health Council for promoting wai water in the school. Healthy Families […]
Students Highlight World Water Day
Today marks World Water Day, known as a United Nations observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater. March 22 is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. World Water Day is celebrated around the world with a variety of events. Healthy Families South Auckland is currently working with several schools in […]
Weather doesn’t dampen community’s enthusiasm for getting moving
Making healthy choices was the focus of the inaugural Manurewa Fun Run held over the weekend. Over 300 people took part in either the run, walk or supported from the sidelines at Mountfort Park on Saturday, 9 March. The What Hope Community Trust hosted the fun run and were encouraged by the good turnout. […]
Professionals Gather To Highlight Maramataka In The Workplace
Professionals from around the South Auckland community came together to discuss maramataka in the workplace. Healthy Families South Auckland hosted Geneva Harrison and Mihi Tibble of Tuhi Stationery who facilitated a workshop with Healthy Families South Auckland, Te Roopu Taurima, Community Action on Youth and Drugs, Turuki Health Care, Les Mills and Clendon Pride on […]
Te Kauae Star Compass Engages Community
“When I look up at my tipuna, I wonder what they think of something like Te Kauae, and how things would have been different had the questions we are asking now been asked back then.’’ Māori communities in South Auckland met last Friday to engage the conversation around the possibility of having a Te Kauae […]
Pro Water Current Gathers Pace in South Auckland
One of Mangere’s most popular summer events, the Portage Crossing, took the bold step of declaring themselves ‘fizz free’ this year as well as ensuring all stall holders took a healthier approach in what they offered in food and beverages. And this new healthier approach is set to be trialed at a number of council-funded […]
