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Te Hau Toka was formed in June 2020, driven by a shared concern for the pandemic's impact on mental health.
Starting with no funding, our group of long-time locals was passionate and committed to making a difference. From day one, everyone involved – including the amazing organisations we partnered with – worked tirelessly to support our community.
Although Te Hau Toka’s funding finished at the end of March 2025, and the group has officially wound up, the important work continues. Our team – made up of health professionals, local government, rūnaka, and not-for-profits – remains dedicated to advocating for wellbeing initiatives that bring people together and create lasting change. We’ve been working closely with several agencies to ensure that some of our most successful initiatives are handed over and carried on.