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Horouta Whānau Ora

Moving Whānau Towards Mana Motuhake

Horouta Whānau Ora is an approach to wellbeing that puts whānau at the heart of their own solutions. Guided by Ngāti Porou Reo and Tikanga, we walk alongside whānau, helping them navigate life’s challenges and opportunities. Our services bring together health, social, cultural, and spiritual supports in a way that strengthens identity, builds resilience, and opens pathways for growth. Like the whare tukutuku or the spiders web, every thread of support is woven together so whānau are never alone but held in strong connections and relationships

Our vision is clear: to move whānau toward Mana Motuhake, a future where whānau stand strong, self-determined, and flourishing for generations to come.
Our Vision
Our vision is expressed through Mana Motuhake. These Mana are the foundations that underpin everything we do, the outer anchors of our web, holding the structure firm and guiding all actions:
Mana Tāngata
Mana Tāngata

Vibrant wellbeing across wairua, hinengaro, manawa, tinana.

Mana Whānau
Mana Whānau

Strong, connected and supportive whānau relationships.

Mana Tīpuna

Active cultural and communal participation across hapū, iwi and marae.

Mana Whenua
Mana Whenua

Confident in both Māori and modern worlds.

Mana Moana
Mana Moana

Innovative, resilient, and future-focused.

Mana Rangatira
Mana Rangatira

Living with dignity, integrity, and cultural pride.

Mana Atua
Mana Atua

Spiritually connected and aligned in all areas of life.

Te Tira Kahurangi
Mana Ake

Recognising and valuing the unique potential of each individual.

Ngāti Porou Hauora
Our Brand

Horouta Whānau Ora represents the strength and unity of our people, woven through the philosophies of Mana Motuhake. Our Tauihu tohu, designed by Tohunga Mark Kopua, depicts the maroro (flying fish) leaping before the tauihu, symbolising those who rise ahead, using the collective strength of the waka to move forward.

It embodies our journey from darkness to light, from potential to purpose, and from dependency to empowerment. Our brand reflects our whakapapa, our resilience, and our enduring belief that every whānau can thrive when connected to their cultural foundations and collective power.

Our Services
Ā Mātou Ratonga
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Kaiārahi Service
Ngā Tini Whetū
Te Aronui O Tāwhiri
Contact
Kōrero Mai
Contact us now:
Phone:
0800 676 496
Email:
HWO@npo.org.nz
Main Office
Te Tini o Porou, 75 Huxley Road, Kaiti, Gisborne 4010
Service Reach
Across Te Tairāwhiti, from Pōtikirua ki Te Toka a Taiau
Horouta Whanaunga. Horouta Wānanga. Horouta Tangata.