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.
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⚓️ From the classroom to the Navy fitness centre! Karanga mai Te Taua Moana 🌊
🫡 Our rangatahi explored what mahi in the Navy might look like – fitness, leadership, discipline and comradery were anchors in this visit.
🏃🏽♀️ From beep tests to learning key knots used in the Navy, our rangatahi took the leap and engaged fully in this awesome session.
📍 Every Sunday, we’ve been sharing a new part of the journey on our He Takere Waka Nui Haerenga ki Tāmaki – this is the final post. This is not the end of the kaupapa however, with ongoing kōrero and tautoko being given to our cohort this year in their pathways journeys by our He Takere team!
🎥 D’Angelo Martin, He Kuaka Media
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🎓 He hikoitanga nui te haere ki te whare wānanga!
🙌🏽 Our rangatahi were lucky to be shown around Waipapa Taumata Rau by Matua Robbie Paora (Kaitiaki Reo Māori) and Matua Michael Steedman (Pro Vice Chancellor Māori), highlighting the rich hītori of the whenua.
📍 We’re posting a new video from our He Takere Waka Nui Haerenga ki Tāmaki every Sunday – follow along!
🎥 D’Angelo Martin, He Kuaka Media
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Karikari Pop-up!
If you have registered for our pneumococcal & meningococcal carriage research project we are having pop up days during the school holidays where you can bring your Whānau down to complete your swabbing, ask questions, register, or just learn more about the research project itself.
We’re kicking off with our first one at the Karikari Community Hall starting at 9am.
Bring the kids & the whole whanau. We will have FREE hāngi on a first in first serve basis.
Register with the QR code or the link or feel free to just rock up on the day.
We will have fun activities for the tamariki, & each registered person who completes their swabbing will receive a $50 prezzy card (yes, even the tamariki get one).
Register at the link below 👇🏽
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