Te Mātāpuna Hauora, a collective established by five papatipu rūnanga in Ōtautahi, is dedicated to improving the health outcomes of all, across our takiwā. Our commitment is deeply rooted in the historical significance of Ōnuku, where the Te Tiriti o Waitangi was signed on the 30th of May 1840. Situated on Banks Peninsula, Ōnuku holds a key place in history as one of the locations where Ngāi Tahu Rangatira added their signatures to Te Tiriti, a crucial part of the broader effort to gather Māori signatures throughout New Zealand following the initial signing at Waitangi on February 6, 1840. This historical connection underscores the importance of Te Mātāpuna Hauora’s mission to uphold the wellbeing of our people in alignment with the principles of the Treaty.
