A poem by Josie O'Dwyer (Samoan, Tongan, Irish) Team Leader - Public Health

"If you are poor in spirit … poor in mind ... it stands you will be poor in Body"
"I am the incarnation of my tupuna that were ...
I am the quintessence of my mokopuna ...
I am them and they are me and I am the NOW!"

Te Whanau O Waipareira is a waka that connects us as a whanau.
We come together and work in support of our communities, to encourage healthier lifestyles and enhance the health and well-being of our peoples. The Health of our people is our calling …
Mauri ora