Kaupapa
Te Puna Oranga o Ōtaki
Te Puna Oranga o Ōtaki began as an integrated family health centre and has grown into a community-led provider of holistic health and social services. Grounded in kaupapa Māori values, our mission is to nurture the total wellbeing, or mauri ora, of every individual and whānau we support.
Our journey reflects the strength, resilience, and aspirations of the Ōtaki community. These qualities are symbolised in our logo, which features the hammerhead shark (mangopare). From the beginning, we have focused on creating opportunities for whānau to thrive—connecting them with resources, promoting self-management, and fostering environments where manaakitanga and kotahitanga flourish.
We are passionate about meaningful change. Guided by tikanga Māori, we work alongside whānau, hapū, iwi, and community stakeholders to help Ōtaki achieve its full potential.
Our vision is clear: a thriving community, built on collaboration and ongoing development to ensure equitable wellbeing outcomes for all.
Board Members
Monica Fraser
Chair
Ngāti Pikiao, Ngāti Manawa, Tuhoe, Kiribas, Kotimana
Monica has lived in Ōtaki for 20 years and holds a community position on the Board. Monica believes strongly in moemoeā and self-determination for Māori, advocating for the empowerment of whānau and communities. Mon is a General Manager for GRWC, bringing extensive experience in governance, community engagement, and strategic planning. Her leadership and commitment to Māori aspirations and sustainability make her an invaluable asset to our Board.
Barbara Rudd
Ngāti Raukawa ki Te Tonga – Ngāti Maiotaki, Te Arawa, Ngāti Whakaue, Muaūpoko
Barb continues to work in Māori Health in the primary health space with a focus on equitable and relevant service delivery to her local community. She is still an active athlete in Waka Ama and is the current Ngā Hapū o Ōtaki representative on the Board.
Rawiri Rikihana
Ngāti Raukawa ki Te Tonga – Ngāti Kapumanawawhiti, Ngāti Koroki
Rawiri is the kaiārahi for NHoŌ as well as NZTA and holds the esteemed role as kaumatua at Ōtaki College. As a respected community member and kaumatua representative on our Board, Rawiri brings a wealth of knowledge, tikanga, and guidance to his work across the sectors. Rawiri is passionate about advancing the moemoea of Ōtaki whānau whilst promoting Kotahitanga and upholding the integrity of the Boards work.
Ariana Rēweti
Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngā Rauru, Ngāruahinerangi, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti
Tūwharetoa
He kaiako a Ariana i Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Rito kua tupu mai i roto i te tāwharautanga o ngā iwi o Ātiawa, Raukawa me Toa. Ariana has a background in law, education, and is a registered Te Reo Māori translator. Appointed as the education representative on the Board, Ariana is eager to play a supportive role, influencing positive changes for Ōtaki. She is passionate about equity and strengthening pathways for our future generations, especially within Te Ao Māori.
Dr Terina Raureti
Ngāti Raukawa
Terina is a community representative on our Board and a proud descendant of Ngāti Kapu, raised in Ōtaki. Currently, she serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, where she focuses on developing and implementing Kauora, a Māori water safety programme tailored for kura, kōhanga, and whānau in Ōtaki. A dedicated māmā to Taiaroa, who attends Te Kōhanga Reo o Raukawa, Terina is also expecting another pēpi. She is deeply passionate about making sure that local initiatives and programmes in Ōtaki are accessible, equitable, and contribute to flourishing whānau and taiao.
Child Protection
Child Protection Policy
Policy in process of being updated.
Strategic Documents
Annual Reports
Annual Report 2022-2023
