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Ko Matakerepo learning centre — Tairāwhiti

Ko Matakerepo learning centre — Tairāwhiti

Ko Matakerepo provides a library, auditorium, meeting rooms and an IT training room for health workers in Tairāwhiti.

The name Ko Matakerepo refers to the tale of Tāwhaki, attainer of the baskets of knowledge; and his blind ancestor Matakerepo, holder of the sacred knowledge of the gateways to the heavens, who showed him the way after he restored her sight.

Facilities

Mana Hauora – clinical library

This is a library, study and information service to Tairāwhiti health professionals.

Poutama auditorium

Poutama means journey to enlightenment.

This room is used for formal welcomes, large group gatherings, presentations and large group trainings. An annex room can be used for serving kai or for workshop breakouts.

Ma Aka room

This room is used for telecommunications, video conferences and smaller group meetings.

Maia tutorial room

Maia means to be bold, grow your capability and develop your confidence. Maia is also the name of an inspirational navigator and early settler ancestor of our Tairāwhiti and Turanga District.

This room is used for small group meetings, teaching and video conferences.

Mauri Hiko — computer training room

This is used for IT trainings.

Opening hours

Ko Matakerepo is open:

around the clock for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti staff members
8am to 5:30pm for other Tairāwhiti health professionals.

Booking a room

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora staff members can book a room using Outlook.

Otherwise, you can book by:

phone: 06 869 0500 (extension 8228)
email: clinical.library@tdh.org.nz