About Te Papa Takaro
Who are we?
TPTOTA is a non profit, charitable Māori provider mandated by Te Arawa for sport, physical activity, recreation, including education, culture and health. We are governed by a Board of Trustees who is made up of Hapu representatives from within Te Arawa. TPTOTA encourages Whānau, Hapu, Iwi, Marae and Māori (WHIMMs) development through providing opportunities for WHIMMs to strategise, grow and learn together.
We are located in Rotorua, New Zealand and based on the Te Koutu Marae at the Tumahaurangi Marae Complex
WHY ARE WE HERE?
TPTOTA encourages Iwi development across the Te Arawa region through wellness and healthy lifestyles promotion, physical activity, kaupapa Māori approaches, programmes and events. TPTOTA is an organisation by where the public can access support and assistance in building capacity and developing solutions to community needs.
Philosophy
Hei oranga mo te tangata matapoporetia
A persons wellbeing is paramount
(Na Wihapi Te Kanohimohoao Winiata i tuku mai)
Our organisational kaupapa or philosophy works to motivate and inspire positive change. Our philosophy is key to our ongoing successes, it is a integral statement as a basis for collective change and is a driving force behind creating wellbeing opportunities for all people. TPTOTA’s philosophical driving force is to put our people and their health at the forefront of all activity.
Mission
Herea te weri kia kiki, kia kore e matata
Keep kin ties close upon the cloak of the people
(Na Te Ariki Morehu i tuku mai)
Our mission is to ‘encourage the improvement of health and wellbeing’ through:
- Delivering dynamic, bold, cutting edge services and programmes
- Assisting the improvement of the health status of those currently disadvantaged
- Providing access to our services, programmes and events at minimal to no cost
- Increasing opportunities and involvement in sports, physical activity, improving nutrition and reducing obesity
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