Martin Dutton. Senior Ministry of Health Advisor, Martin Dutton, presents information on the MOH Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand adults. This webinar touches on the presentation Martin gave at our Hui-ā-Tau earlier this year in February and also includes information on the next step for the...
Mason Ngawhika. Most of the developed world and large populations of the developing world are struggling with an obesity pandemic. Over-accessibility of energy dense foods coupled with an inactive lifestyle are the main culprits. One of the most harmful outcomes of obesity is the advent of...
Rangimārie Mules. Problem-solving and innovation has been part of our story as Māori for generations; from Tāne Mahuta who sought to bring the first human form into the world as Hineahuone, to Māui Tikitiki-a-Taranga who restrained the sun, brought fire into the world and searched for...
Fiona Wilson. Toi Poto presents a webinar that will introduce participants to the ‘Money Equation’. Financial knowledge is the ability to make informed judgements and effective decisions regarding the use and management of money. It will provide a greater understanding of the mechanics and jargon of money,...
Dr. Ihirangi Heke. Earlier in 2016 Dr Ihirangi Heke took on a hearty month-long challenge, cycling the length of New Zealand. Although this event alone is an exceptional feat for anyone, in the familiar Heke ‘challenge by choice’ style, he also sought to connect with as...
Darrio Penetito-Hemara. Wai Ariki is a strategy put in place to solidify Toi Tangata’s organisational water aspirations and social obligations. Our vision is to connect people to the whakapapa of Wai. Through this webinar you will be able to see and understand a number of approaches...
Mason Ngawhika. The third webinar in the Toi Poto series where we discuss wai (water) from a Māori perspective. Disscussion Points • The whakapapa of wai • Types of wai • Wai Māori • Atua and kaitiaki connected to wai • The mauri of wai • Hydration during physical activity • The role wai plays...
Mason Ngawhika This month we are moving on to reading food labels hosted by Mason Ngawhika. This webinar aims to provide the ability to interpret health claims that are on a food packet, the important nutrients to focus on, and the skills needed to make an informed choice. The nutrients...
Jessica Meads. This month we are kicking off the series with a webinar addressing dietary trends seen in the community. Our in-house dietitian Jessica Meads will be facilitating this session. Dietary trends, fads, and different patterns of eating are becoming more and more common within our communities. The diets...