A holistic wellbeing initiative with a vision to enable healthier lifestyles
Move it Mahuru was generated from a think tank with Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki with the aim to promote wellbeing, increase daily physical activity and strengthen workplace cohesion, throughout the month of Mahuru (September).
With leadership from Healthy Families Te Ngira, Move it Mahuru has had a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of the workforce across the Whānau Ora Te Ngira Collective, wider whānau and the community. The initiative was embraced by various Te Ngira partners, reflected a commitment to inclusivity, teamwork and fostered connections amongst kaimahi.
By focusing on holistic wellbeing and emphasising the importance of whānau, the initiative has strengthened community connections and belonging, embraced and celebrated Māori cultural practices and traditions, enhanced a sense of identity and empowered individuals to
take control of their health. The initiative has upheld the mana of all partners involved, ensuring that cultural values and practices are respected and integrated into the initiative, which align to the Healthy Families NZ guiding principles.
A part of Move it Mahuru was the creation of a convenient and accessible online platform. A place for participants to share their progress and remain motivated. By offering a space for real-time updates, a way for individuals to connect, support each other and remain accountable, the platform has enhanced the overall experience of the kaupapa for participants and stakeholders alike. Despite the success of Move it Mahuru, there have been
some challenges in addressing, and shifting the dial on the underlying conditions holding the problem in place. By focusing on a range of ways to create cohesion between people and workplaces, and having everyone working towards a shared vision and clear goals, Healthy Families Te Ngira enabled the challenges to be resolved.
Move it Mahuru continues to be a sustainable initiative with continued collaboration by partners and a commitment to cultural values underpinning the long-term success focusing
on creating healthier lifestyles.