Whānau Hub

Puna Whānau | Whānau Hub

Te Mātuku walks alongside whānau, ensuring their needs and aspirations are central to health decision-making. The Puna Whānau brings together our kaupapa, priorities, and stories of action in one place.

Have Your Say – We’re keen to hear from you!

Your voice matters to Te Mātuku. Help guide our mahi by completing our online survey and feedback form. Whether it’s a suggestion, a concern, or something you’d love to see more of – we’re listening.

Resources & Downloads:

Explore the kōrero so far and help shape what’s next – check out our resources below:

Info Sheet Community Health Plan

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Te Mātuku is the Iwi Māori Partnership Board (IMPB) for the Te Ranga Tupua region. It represents iwi from Whanganui, Rangitīkei, Ruapehu, and South Taranaki, working to ensure Māori voices are central in the design, delivery, and monitoring of local health services.

Te Mātuku:

  • Gathers insights from whānau and hapū about local health needs
  • Advocates for kaupapa Māori approaches to health and wellbeing
  • Monitors and advises on the performance of local health services
  • Develops regional strategies, like the Community Health Plan, to guide health improvements
  • Ensures whānau, hapū, and iwi aspirations are reflected in health system planning

Te Mātuku serves the Te Ranga Tupua rohe, including:

  • Whanganui
  • Rangitīkei
  • Ruapehu
  • South Taranaki

It represents the collective interests of iwi across these areas.

You can:

  • Attend hui, wānanga, or community events hosted by Te Mātuku
  • Connect with your iwi representative on the board
  • Share your views and experiences with local health services
  • Subscribe to updates or follow Te Mātuku on social media
  • Visit www.tematuku.maori.nz to learn more or contact the team

Te Mātuku represents iwi within the Te Ranga Tupua collective, including:
Ngā Wairiki – Ngāti Apa, Ngā Rauru Kītahi, Ngāi Te Ohuake, Ngāti Haua, Ngāti Hauiti, Ngāti Rangi, Ngāti Tamakōpiri, Uenuku, Ngāti Whitikaupeka, Whanganui (Tama Ūpoko, Tūpoho).