Whakapapa

Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika provides a vision for what kaimahi (health workers) need to know and do when supporting tāngata whai ora and whānau. This was previously described in Let’s get real (Te Pou & Ministry of Health, 2021). To respond to the changing needs of our communities, this vision has now evolved into Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika. This has been developed through stakeholder engagement and guidance from Māori and lived experience leaders. It acknowledges the previous iterations of Let’s get real and signals future progress in Aotearoa New Zealand in relation to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Keeping it real | Kia Pono te Tika logo is inspired by the harakeke plant and the koru frond, both rich symbols of strength and continuous growth in te ao Māori. Just as the harakeke thrives through its interconnected leaves, this framework weaves together collaboration and holistic wellbeing. The unfurling koru sits within the protective and nurturing environment of the harakeke representing the ongoing journey of learning, development, and resilience. Together, these symbols reflect a holistic approach to health, emphasising the nurturing of relationships, the importance of collective growth, and the unity that strengthens and sustains us all.

For more information about the whakapapa, see https://www.tepou.co.nz/initiatives/keeping-it-real