Tūranga Tangata Rite: Mānuka Takoto Kawea Ake Te Purongo Arotake

Discover the powerful story of Tūranga Health—an Iwi health provider in Tūranganui-a-Kiwa (Gisborne) dedicated to building family wellness for future generations. Serving Te Tairāwhiti with a dedicated team of 60, Tūranga Health works tirelessly to achieve Mauri Ora through holistic care for Ngāi Tāmanuhiri, Rongowhakaata, and Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki.

This audiobook takes you on a journey of resilience, aroha, and community-led health care during one of the most challenging times in recent history—the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear how Tūranga Health stepped up, providing influenza vaccinations, hygiene kits, kai packs, COVID-19 testing, and administering over 20,900 vaccinations to protect whānau. Learn how they distributed over 750,000 RAT tests and offered supported isolation services, all while embodying the values of responsiveness, whānau-centered care, and resourcefulness.

Through flexibility, quick action, and deep-rooted trust, Tūranga Health collaborated with whānau and services across the region, overcoming challenges like restrictive policies, healthcare barriers, and workforce shortages. The story reveals the high-trust, values-based leadership that enabled staff to embody mahi aroha—love and care for whānau—by adapting roles, upskilling, and committing tirelessly to their community.

From drive-through vaccinations to manaaki like kai, entertainment, and koha, Tūranga Health made health care accessible and supportive, focusing on the most vulnerable. Their experience highlights the importance of local knowledge, innovation, and community-led solutions. In future pandemics, this audiobook argues, the expertise of Māori Health Providers must be recognized and empowered to innovate.

This is the inspiring story of Tūranga Health—a testament to resilience, innovation, and the power of whānau. Join us on this journey of aroha and commitment to the wellbeing of future generations as we navigate the path to Mauri Ora.

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Release date

Lydbog: 5. december 2024