Ka Uruora

Ka Uruora has its origins in a classical Taranaki karakia that acknowledges our connection to place while revitalising and encouraging growth.

An ‘uru’ is also a term used to describe a grove of trees. The oldest groves of trees in the forest were considered the noble leaders, providing shelter and support whilst empowering others within the forest to grow. Ka Uruora seeks to give effect to these symbols and ideas by providing a programme of services and support to empower whānau achieve financial independence and improve financial wellbeing.

On August 26 2019 the Ka Uruora programme was launched at the Novotel. Ka Uruora was developed as a programme of services to support whānau to improve financial wellbeing and achieve financial independence. This also provided an opportunity for iwi to support whānau members as a platform to directly invest in the financial future and aspirations of our people. It is exclusively available to registered members of all participating iwi. Programme of services to increase financial wellbeing and financial independence.

• Whānau Financial Independence Housing Other Benefits

• Financial Education Savings

The Ka Uruora programme includes a range of integrated services especially designed for whānau, including:

• Financial education to help whānau build financial capability and achieve greater financial security and independence.

• A whānau savings programme with special features and benefits designed to support whānau achieve their financial goals.

• A whānau housing programme developed to support whānau enter home ownership.

• Other benefits offered exclusively to support whānau, including specifically negotiated preferential benefits/ rates for various financial and consumer services.

For more information go to www.kauruora.co.nz

We are thankful for the support of these strategic partners the TSB Community Trust, New Zealand Housing Trust, Te Tumu Kainga, TSB Bank and Te Puni Kokiri and of course have jointly launched Ka Uruora with Te Kotahitanga o Te Atiawa and are hopeful that other Taranaki Iwi will join us with this opportunity in the future.