“Across Aotearoa, more men are starting to open up, checking in after training, talking with mates, or being present for their whānau” Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti kaiārahi hapori Wade Manson said.
“This shift toward connection is powerful, and Tāne Tū, Tāne Ora celebrates that change by strengthening the spaces where it can grow.”
“A huge mihi to the providers for jumping on board and supporting the kaupapa. Without them it wouldn’t be possible,” Manson said.
The kaupapa was inspired by the intent of the Movember men’s health initiative and International Men’s Day.
Hikitia! Tāne Ora manager Willis Tamatea said the kaupapa spoke to a deeper movement already under way.
“When tāne rise, so too does the collective wellbeing of our whānau and communities,” Tamatea said.
“This kaupapa goes beyond activities. It’s about restoring belonging, affirming identity and cultivating the courage to be real with one another.
“Tāne Tū, Tāne Ora reminds us that prevention begins with connection and wellbeing is not an individual pursuit but a shared responsibility, built together, shoulder to shoulder.”
The release said Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti and Hikitia! Tāne Ora aimed “to raise awareness, encourage kōrero, and support communities to celebrate the strength, honesty and openness of tāne”.
“This kaupapa focuses on building health-supportive environments where kōrero flows easily, belonging grows through shared activity, and support feels natural and mana-enhancing.”
A calendar of events and registration details will be promoted on the Whiti Ora Tairāwhiti and Hikitia! Tāne Ora Facebook pages.
Tāne Tū, Tāne Ora will run from Friday to Sunday.
