Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi Joins Ka Uru Ora

Te Kaahui o Rauru is proud to announce its partnership with Ka Uru Ora, a kaupapa Maaori initiative focused on empowering whaanau through financial education, savings, and housing opportunities. This partnership marks a significant milestone for Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi, who now join six other Taranaki iwi already participating in the programme.

Ka Uru Ora is an iwi-led response to the housing and financial challenges faced by Maaori communities. The programme is centred around tailored education and navigation support, delivered by local iwi facilitators, with the aim of empowering whaanau on their journey to home ownership and improved housing quality.

It offers a holistic suite of services, including:

• Te Uru Tahua – grow your savings      with WhaanauSaver, a savings scheme supported by iwi contributions to      help uri build long-term financial security.

• Te Uru Ahupuutea – the first step in accessing      Ka Uru Ora housing opportunities is financial education. These waananga      are designed to strengthen financial literacy and confidence for whaanau.

• Te Urunga Kaainga – at its core, Ka Uru Ora is      about supporting whaanau by creating pathways to affordable, healthy      housing and home ownership.

“Joining Ka Uru Ora is about more than just housing—it’s about restoring rangatiratanga and creating sustainable futures for our uri,” says Tumu Whakahaere Renée Bradley. “We are excited to walk alongside our whaanau as they take steps toward financial independence and intergenerational wellbeing.”

The ultimate goal of Ka Uru Ora is to create empowered, thriving whaanau and contributes to our overarching vision to Whakatipungia Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to uplifting whaanau and building resilient pathways for Ngaa Rauru Kiitahi whaanau throughout the motu.