Nau Mai Welcome to

Tau Oranga

Health care

At Tau Oranga, we believe healthcare should uphold mana, nurture connection, and support the wellbeing of the whole person and their whānau.

We’ve created a space where people are seen, heard, and cared for in ways that honour both clinical excellence and Te Ao Māori

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What Makes Tau Oranga Different

  • Longer appointment times

  • Get an appointment in days not weeks

  • Nurse Practitioner-led care

  • Whole person hauora approach

  • Whānau-centred decision making

  • Calm & welcoming space

Why we do this mahi

Ngā Ure o Uenukukōpako, Ngāti Maniapoto

Mātanga Tapuhi - Nurse Practitioner & Founder

Our vision has always been to dismantle barriers to healthcare and create services that are accessible, welcoming, and responsive for whānau.

We are passionate about role modelling how hauora can be delivered in ways that empower people to thrive while ensuring care remains clinically excellent and culturally grounded.

Jayme Mawhiti Kitiona

Te Arawa, Ngāti Whakaue

Mātanga Tapuhi - Nurse Practitioner & Founder

Jacinda Childs

Tau Oranga was founded from our shared commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare that is grounded in kaupapa Māori, clinical excellence, and whānau-centred care.

We believe in working autonomously within our own model of practice, creating a service that brings together the heart of nursing, best of medicine, and hauora to meet the needs of our communities.

  • Panekiretanga - Excellence

    Ko te panekiretanga o te tuku hauora te whāinga.
     Excellence in health care delivery is the goal.

    We are committed to delivering health care of the highest standard. We uphold excellence through comprehensive clinical assessment, culturally grounded practice, and ongoing improvement.

    This commitment reflects our dedication to the wellbeing of our people and their futures. Excellence is not only a standard of care but a reflection of our integrity, responsibility, and respect for Te Ao Māori in all aspects of service delivery.

  • Manaakitanga - Care and Respect

    Ko te manaaki i ngā tāngata me te whakaute te huarahi.
    We value care, respect, and nurturing relationships.

    We commit to fostering safe, supportive, and respectful environments for all patients, whānau, and kaimahi/staff.

    Manaakitanga guides our interactions, ensuring that everyone feels valued, understood, and supported, reflecting the essence of Te Ao Māori care practices.


  • Whanaungatanga - Strong Relationships

    Ko te whanaungatanga te pūtake o ā mātou mahi.
    Relationships and connectedness are the foundation of our mahi/work.

    We cultivate meaningful connections with whānau, communities, and colleagues. By prioritising collaboration, trust, and mutual respect, we ensure that our services are responsive, culturally appropriate, and anchored in a strong sense of whānau and community.


  • Kotahitanga - Unity and Collaboration

    Ko te kotahitanga te kaha i roto i te mahi ngātahi.
    Unity and collaboration strengthen our work.

    We work collectively across all levels of service to achieve shared goals. Kotahitanga encourages cooperation, inclusivity, and collective responsibility, ensuring that every voice is respected and all contributions support positive health outcomes.


  • Kaitiakitanga - Guardianship

    Ko te kaitiakitanga te tiaki i te hauora me te taiao.
    We act as guardians of health, wellbeing, and the environment.

    We embrace the role of kaitiaki in safeguarding the physical, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing of our patients and communities.

    This principle guides ethical decision-making, responsible resource use, and sustainable practices in line with Te Ao Māori values.