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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The MOKO Foundation is working on a project to understand how bacteria like pneumococcal and meningococcal live in our noses and throats, and how they spread in our hapori. Our mission is to find better ways to protect our tamariki and mokopuna from serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia! 💙✨

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🚨 Last Chance! Today is the FINAL day to enter our competition! 🚨

Two lucky winners will be announced on June 8th, to receive a $400 Hunting & Fishing Voucher! 🎣🔫

🎲 One winner will be chosen at random
🏆 The other will be selected based on the correct answers  

If you havent entered yet, make sure to do so before the end of today! ⏰

The MOKO Foundation is working on a project to understand how bacteria like pneumococcal and meningococcal live in our noses and throats, and how they spread in our hapori. Our mission is to find better ways to protect our tamariki and mokopuna from serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia! 💙✨

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5 Steps for Whānau to Get Involved in Our Pneumococcal & Meningococcal Research 🌟

We’re running an important health study to understand how bacteria like pneumococcal and meningococcal live in our noses and throats, how they spread, and how we can better protect our whānau from serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia.

Here’s how you can be part of it — it’s easy!
1️⃣ Register your interest
2️⃣ Book a convenient time for a visit
3️⃣ During the visit, a friendly team member will explain everything and answer your pātai
4️⃣ You’ll fill out a consent form and a short survey
5️⃣ A quick, painless swab of your nose and throat will be taken.

Once we finish our visit, you’ll receive a $50 koha as a thank you for your time and contribution.

After that, we’ll handle the testing and analysis.

Interested? Click the link or contact us to find out more.

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#WhānauHealth #CommunityReseaech #TeHiku #HauoraMatters
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5 Steps for Whānau to Get Involved in Our Pneumococcal & Meningococcal Research 🌟

We’re running an important health study to understand how bacteria like pneumococcal and meningococcal live in our noses and throats, how they spread, and how we can better protect our whānau from serious illnesses like meningitis and pneumonia.

Here’s how you can be part of it — it’s easy!
1️⃣ Register your interest
2️⃣ Book a convenient time for a visit
3️⃣ During the visit, a friendly team member will explain everything and answer your pātai
4️⃣ You’ll fill out a consent form and a short survey
5️⃣ A quick, painless swab of your nose and throat will be taken.

Once we finish our visit, you’ll receive a $50 koha as a thank you for your time and contribution.

After that, we’ll handle the testing and analysis.

Interested? Click the link or contact us to find out more. 

https://forms.office.com/r/d08guX4gVw

#WhānauHealth #CommunityReseaech #TeHiku #HauoraMatters
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