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Te Toi o nga R'gi
VOYAGING TO TOI ORA
Just as Tāwhaki ascended to Te Toi o Ngā Rangi in pursuit of
knowledge, these same qualities propelled our ancestors on
their voyages across vast oceans, guided by the sun, the
moon, the stars, and a desire to determine their own future.
Similarly, we are motivated by a collective vision to realise Toi
Ora for our people living in Te Moana ā Toi.
We imagine a flourishing future in 2030, a time where we will
see more of our people thriving and living like our tūpuna,
upholding our mana as tangata whenua and as mokopuna of
Toi. Our strategic approach draws on He Pou Oranga Tangata
Whenua and He Korowai Oranga, providing us with our Toi
Ora compass. It is this compass that will enable us to
collectively chart our way towards Toi Ora on Te Waka o Toi.
Looking forward ten years, we envision that Te Waka o Toi will
be strengthened by the interlacing of our partnership as iwi
and the crown. The restoration of balance, power, equity and
unity will carry the strategic direction of Te Toi Ahorangi and
the aspirations of our people over the next decade.
It is not enough to set a vision, without resourcing the voyage.
We acknowledge that the cost of providing health services
through the current model is unsustainable in the long term. If
we continue to hope for Toi Ora and engage in a business as
usual model - we know that nothing will change, Māori health
outcomes may even worsen. The risks and impact of a
fragmented, illness focused health system for tangata whenua
are well evidenced.
Together, we are determined that it is time for a paradigm shift
in our health system. Te Waka o Toi, our Kaupapa Māori
vessel for change will not only grow Bay of Plenty District
Health Board as a leader of Māori Health in Aotearoa, but it
will also make a real difference to the lived experiences of our
people. Our whānau, hapū and iwi are at the heart of Te Toi
Ahorangi.
Come and join us on our journey. Be part of our crew of Te
Waka o Toi.
Mai i ngā Kuri ā Whārei ki Tihirau
Toi Tū Te Tini o Toi!
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