Tu Maia project looks to improve Whanau physical health and wellbeing and increase cultural self-esteem by providing an innovative noho marae programme that will incorporate traditional and complimentary practices alongside healthy messages, tools and information. This kaupapa Maori programme is designed to empower Whanau to make positive healthy lifestyle changes. There will be particular focus on reducing the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases by incorporating nutrition and exercise as key components of the programme.

• 3 separate noho marae wananga
• Regular home visit follow ups
• Health assesments & screening
• Health education sessions
• Training in CPR and First Aid
• Goal setting & stress management
• Visits to tertiary education providers
• Training in accelerated learning techniques
• Mirimiri & Rongoa
• Training in Te Reo, Tikanga & Te Tiriti o Waitangi
• Mau rakau, tititoria, harakeke

• Have high blood pressure
• Have high cholesterol
• Diabetes
• Are Overweight
• Have a family history of any of the above
• Suffer from stress
• Are a cigarette smoker

Phone: 0800 4 TEKOHAO (8356426)

Ask for the Tu Maia Coordinator