Empowering tomorrow through health, leadership and education
The Moko Foundation, founded in Kaitāia in 2014, supports tamariki and whānau Māori through health, education, and leadership initiatives.
Our mission is to create impactful, innovative solutions that connect young people to opportunities. Guided by Kaupapa Māori values, we aim to enhance the capability of Māori communities, particularly Te Hiku o Te Ika, to grow knowledge and strengthen ties with national institutions.
Our Purpose
We aim to tackle the unique challenges Māori face in health and science, where representation and support are lacking. By addressing health inequities, advocating for systemic change, and increasing Māori presence, we empower our community to claim its rightful place in these fields.
Our Organisation
Our organisation bridges the Māori community with research to improve health outcomes and boost research capacity. We advocate for systemic change and increased Māori representation, empowering rangatahi to pursue careers in science and health. Together, we ensure Māori voices shape the future of scientific and health advancements.
Research
We are continuously partnering with a range of researchers & scientists with the latest public health developments.
Rangatahi
The Moko Foundation is committed to providing local rangatahi with opportunities in leadership, health & education.
Education
Our Kaitāia based research centre’s overarching principle is to create new knowledge to produce better health outcomes.
Our Partners
Without the support of our Partners and Sponsors our work would not be possible.
If you would like to learn about how you can get involved with our foundation and help make a difference, please contact us today.
The Moko Foundation
1 day ago
🌟 He Takere Waka Nui Haerenga 2 🌟
Our second cohort of tauira have arrived and are in the thick of our 5 day haerenga ki Tāmaki!
Ko ngā tauira o Te Aho Matua tēnei. Ko Te Kura o Te Kao, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rangi Aniwaniwa, Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Pukemiro, me Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Kaikohe.
As you guys will remember we held our wānanga back in March for this kaupapa, exploring pathways for our rangatahi and supporting them to dream big when it comes to their future!
We’ve been super busy over the past few days, so we thought we’d share a little breakdown of what we’ve been up to!
Rā tuatahi:
One NZ:
* Participated in energising korikori (movement) sessions with the Warriors Foundation
* Learnt about the retail side of their mahi, including an experiment smashing Oppo phones
* Had a kōrero (discussion) about career pathways in tech with Tech Taniwha and Kahu Code whānau, exploring the opportunities in the industry
* Explored OneNZ’s impressive 5-level office space in Takapuna
Māori in Science Session:
* Our rangatahi had a taste of university life as they sat in a lecture theatre listening to three expert speakers who whakapapa Māori and are making a difference in areas like cancer, infectious diseases, and stroke research to improve Māori health outcomes. Elisa Moller, a biochemistry graduate, shared her journey through university, how she decided on her career path, and where she is now.
This session wasn’t just about sharing insights into these important fields — it was also a first-hand look at the power of research, the pathway to becoming a researcher, and the importance of decolonising these areas for Māori. It was inspiring for our tauira to see Māori researchers leading the way and using their expertise to create meaningful change.
Last Chance Project:�
This kaupapa provides a safe space for tāne (young men) to develop and create new chapters in their lives through healing and nurturing. It promotes positive, sustainable transitions to new beginnings and a brighter future.
* Focused on mental health and the importance of support networks
* Played whakawhanaungatanga games, including push-up competitions and wall sits, to highlight the power of kupu akiaki (motivational words) for friends
* Had a meaningful kōrero with Matua Tai about mental health and the value of communication
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The Moko Foundation
3 days ago
🎯 Take our quiz to see how much you know about bacteria and get a chance to WIN a $400 hunting and fishing voucher! 🎣
The MOKO Foundation is working on a research project to understand how bacteria like pneumococcal and meningococcal live in our noses and throats, and how they spread in our hapori. We aim to find better ways to protect our tamariki and mokopuna from serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia! 💙✨
To spread the word and make learning fun, we’re hosting a super cool quiz! 🎉 Test your knowledge, learn some facts, and you might be one of our lucky winners!
🎁 Prizes: 2 x Hunting and Fishing Vouchers worth $400 each!
How to play:
✅ Answer the quiz questions (do some quick research — it’s fun!)
✅ The more correct answers, the better your chances!
✅ The top scorers will be entered into a draw — 2 winners will be chosen at random!
✅ Winners will be announced on June 6th! 🏆🎁
Tag a mate or whānau member so they can enter too!
We’ll post the correct answers after the quiz so everyone can learn something new!
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The Moko Foundation – Connecting People with opportunities for a better Aotearoa New Zealand
www.themokofoundation.com
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The Moko Foundation
6 days ago
We’re getting into gear! 🔬✨
After completing our swab training, the Waharoa ki te Toi crew at The MOKO Foundation has been out and about doing a pilot run to test how our recruitment and swabbing process will roll out with our awesome whānau! 💥
A massive mihi to the whānau who took part in our pilot run – your support helps us fine-tune everything before we go full steam ahead! 🙌🏽
For everyone else who’s already registered — we’ll be in touch very soon to confirm a few more details.
📧 Keep an eye on your emails!
📞 If you didn’t provide an email, expect a call from us within the next week.
Not registered yet?
No worries – click the link below or scan the QR code to get on board! 🖊️📲
Let’s do this together, for the health of our whānau and our future. 💙
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