Our Story

Te Pae Tawhiti (Vision)

He Kaupapa (Mission)

Our Whānau

He aha te mea nui o te Ao
He tangata he tangata he tangata

What is the most important thing in the world?
It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

1985
1985

Ringa Atawhai started with the appointment of two community health workers based in Okaihau. Key Person: Cathy Cooney (District Health Nurse).

1986
1986

A group of people sat around a heater in Nellie Para’s garage and made the decision to form Ringa Atawhai Trust. This followed the first training programme for community health workers, which was delivered from Kotahitanga Marae, Kaikohe.
Key People: Nellie Para and Cathy Cooney.

1986-2014
1986 – 2014

Community Health Workers training continues throughout Te Tai Tokerau. Health lifestyle hui promoted throughout the community. Key People: Nellie Para, June Henwood and Maata Ngawhika.

2013
2013

Health and Disability certification achieved.

2014
2014

NZQA registration and accreditation achieved.
Ringa Atawhai Mātauranga established.

2015
2015

National Certificate of Hauora Māori delivered.

2016
2016

New Zealand Certificate Public Health commences.

2017
2017

Certificate Kaupapa Māori Public Health commences.

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What Makes Us Different

RAM is a small training establishment focussing on quality rather than quantity.

Marae Based
Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga, Āwhina, Tino Rangatiratanga.
The Learning Environment
Bicultural Māori-English; Engaging in both worlds; Learning success; Happy and peaceful environment.
Pastoral Care
Literacy/Numeracy support; Counselling; Career Planning; Budgeting; Te Reo Māori; Childcare.
Interactive Learning
Sometimes teacher, sometimes learner; Peer support; Recognition of prior learning; Recognition of current competencies; Hands on real world delivery.

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Te Pai Tawhiti (Vision)

Activating Mana Motuhake for all.

He Kaupapa (Mission)

Upholding Kaupapa Māori practice across all services.

Our Whānau