Frequently Asked Questions

We encourage you to email us at taeoratinana@physiotherapy.org.nz with any specific pātai, however we hope some of what is below can answer your questions immediately!

How can I attend Tae Ora Tinana events -

How can I attend Tae Ora Tinana events?

When we post an event, there will be a signup link provided. This will direct you to the PNZ website, which if you are a PNZ, will prompt you to sign-in then to signup, however if you are not a PNZ member it will require you to take a moment to create a guest account in order to signup to the event.

How do I best contact Tae Ora Tinana kaitiaki? -

How do I best contact Tae Ora Tinana kaitiaki?

Please direct any communications to our email at taeoratinana@physiotherapy.org.nz. This includes research requests.

How can I tautoko Tae Ora Tinana without direct involvement?

We are currently in the process of building our digital presence as a roopu. We would love you to share our website pages, events, or social media posts, far and wide in order to live into our mission, to build a strong Māori identity within physiotherapy.

Who are the current kaitiaki for Tae Ora Tinana? -

Who are the current kaitiaki for Tae Ora Tinana?

Witana Pately (Tumuaki), Dale Wilson-Scully, Miranda Buhler, Blake Taylor, Sheree Tikao-Harkess. Check out our ‘about us’ page for more information!

Are you wondering what pathways there is to your career development?

See our Resources

Past events -

Events

Dec 4

Whakawhanaungatanga Hui Pōneke

Come along and connect with other kaimahi Māori and Tae Ora Tinana kaitiaki at the upcoming whakawhanaungatanga hui starting 6pm at Duke of Wellington, on 4th December 2023

Nov 17

Whakawhanaungatanga hui Kirikiriroa

It was an awesome opportunity for Tae Ora Tinana kaitiaki to connect with tauira Māori and kaimahi Māori at the whakawhanaungatanga hui in Kirikiriroa with kōrero and kai.

More regional hui are rolling out late 2023 and early 2024! Keep a lookout on our website and socials

Jun 11

Kaitiaki Strategic Wānanga 2023

Tae Ora Tinana exists to represent and support Māori physiotherapists, students and assistants. We aim to build a strong Māori identity within the physiotherapy profession, and stregnthen Māori cultural safety

This hui was to review our strategy, ground in our kaupapa, and decide our actions for 2023 and 2024

Mar 22

Webinar Series: Part One

Tae Ora Tinana has organised a new graduate from each physiotherapy school (AUT, WINTEC, Otago) to do a twenty minute presentation of their research findings

More info to come on our (now) kaimahi speakers in late Feb!

Nov 18

Kaitiaki Strategic Hui 2022

Tae Ora Tinana exists to represent and support Māori physiotherapists, students and assistants. We aim to build a strong Māori identity within the physiotherapy profession, and stregnthen Māori cultural safety

This hui was to review our strategy, ground in our kaupapa, and decide our actions for 2023 and 2024

Sept 23

PNZ Conference 2022

The PNZ conference 2022 was the first kanohi ki te kanohi conference in three years due to COVID. It was an awesome opportunity for kaitiaki to connect with tauira coming through their studies, as well as reconnect with previous kaitiaki of tae ora tinana and other kaimahi