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
2 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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The Moko Foundation
5 days ago
Swab Ready & Study Strong! 🧪💪
On May 1st, the MOKO Foundation team got hands-on with expert swab training thanks to our amazing friend and local nurse, Giddy, from Te Whare Oranga O Muriwhenua. Her skills, knowledge, and iMoko experience gave us the confidence to swab like pros! 👩⚕️✨
We were also privileged to be joined by Lead Scientist Una Ren from ESR, who’ll be testing the samples from our Te Hiku whānau. Ngā mihi to both Giddy and Una for empowering our team with the tools and confidence to kick off the next phase of our Carriage Study.
We’re trained, ready, and excited — now we need YOU!
👉 Click the link below to join our Health Study and help make a difference in our community!
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Giddy phewww who's that nurse in the photos 😇🌸
Chur Giddy💜keep up the hard work whānau😇
Proud of how far you've gone mate and now carrying on tht valuable RF prevention kaupapa Giddy Tupara 😍😎🥰
Glad to have been able to Awhi Te Moko Foundation in this Awesome Kaupapa. 💯💜
Awesome Giddy Tupara 😀
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The Moko Foundation
6 days ago
Last day in Tāmaki with our Area Schools Cohort! We’re off to the Navy this morning and then OneNZ! Kia pai te rā! ... See MoreSee Less
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