Empowering tomorrow through health, leadership and education

The Moko Foundation, founded in Kaitaia in 2014, supports tamariki and whānau Māori through health, education, and leadership initiatives. 

Our mission is to create impactful, innovative solutions that connect young people to opportunities. Guided by Kaupapa Māori values, we aim to enhance the capability of Māori communities, particularly Te Hiku o Te Ika, to grow knowledge and strengthen ties with national institutions.

Our Purpose

We aim to tackle the unique challenges Māori face in health and science, where representation and support are lacking. By addressing health inequities, advocating for systemic change, and increasing Māori presence, we empower our community to claim its rightful place in these fields.

Our Organisation

Our organisation bridges the Māori community with research to improve health outcomes and boost research capacity. We advocate for systemic change and increased Māori representation, empowering rangatahi to pursue careers in science and health. Together, we ensure Māori voices shape the future of scientific and health advancements.

Research

We are continuously partnering with a range of researchers & scientists with the latest public health developments.

Rangatahi

The Moko Foundation is committed to providing local rangatahi with opportunities in leadership, health & education. 

Education

Our Kaitaia based research centre’s overarching principle is to create new knowledge to produce better health outcomes.

Our Partners

Without the support of our Partners and Sponsors our work would not be possible.

If you would like to learn about how you can get involved with our foundation and help make a difference,  please contact us today.

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2 weeks ago

The Moko Foundation

🧬 MOKO SCHOLARSHIP 🧬
⏳ KOTAHI WIKI E TOE ANA ⏳

Kia ora e te iwi, only 1 week left to apply for the MOKO Foundation's Te Manu Kai Mātauranga Scholarship for 2025!

We’re offering 5 scholarships, each worth $2,000, to rangatahi Māori with links to Te Hiku pursuing health or sciences at the tertiary level in 2025. This opportunity is in partnership with the Maurice Wilkins Centre, as part of our Nōna Te Ao health science programme.

📝 To apply, complete the form here:
forms.gle/iYTgbGmHzGdAWpDa7

Applications close on 1 December 2024 at 6 PM.

Please share this message across your networks and to any whānau who may be interested.

#MOKOFoundation #TeManuKaiMātauranga #ScholarshipOpportunity #RangatahiMāori #HealthSciences #MauriceWilkinsCentre
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🧬 MOKO SCHOLARSHIP 🧬
⏳ KOTAHI WIKI E TOE ANA ⏳

Kia ora e te iwi, only 1 week left to apply for the MOKO Foundations Te Manu Kai Mātauranga Scholarship for 2025!

We’re offering 5 scholarships, each worth $2,000, to rangatahi Māori with links to Te Hiku pursuing health or sciences at the tertiary level in 2025. This opportunity is in partnership with the Maurice Wilkins Centre, as part of our Nōna Te Ao health science programme.

📝 To apply, complete the form here:
https://forms.gle/iYTgbGmHzGdAWpDa7

Applications close on 1 December 2024 at 6 PM. 

Please share this message across your networks and to any whānau who may be interested. 

#MOKOFoundation #TeManuKaiMātauranga #ScholarshipOpportunity #RangatahiMāori #HealthSciences #MauriceWilkinsCentre

3 weeks ago

The Moko Foundation

📚 MOKO SCHOLARSHIP 📚
⏳ RUA WIKI E TOE ANA ⏳

Tēnā koutou katoa, only 2 weeks left to apply for the MOKO Foundation's Te Manu Kai Mātauranga Scholarship for 2025!

We’re offering 5 scholarships, each worth $2,000, to rangatahi Māori with links to Te Hiku pursuing health or sciences at the tertiary level in 2025. This scholarship is in partnership with the Maurice Wilkins Centre, as part of our Nōna Te Ao health science programme.

📝 To apply, complete the form here:
forms.gle/iYTgbGmHzGdAWpDa7

Applications close on 1 December 2024 at 6 PM.
Please share this message across your networks and to any whānau who may be interested.
#MOKOFoundation #TeManuKaiMātauranga #ScholarshipOpportunity #RangatahiMāori #HealthSciences #MauriceWilkinsCentre
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📚 MOKO SCHOLARSHIP 📚
⏳ RUA WIKI E TOE ANA ⏳

Tēnā koutou katoa, only 2 weeks left to apply for the MOKO Foundations Te Manu Kai Mātauranga Scholarship for 2025!

We’re offering 5 scholarships, each worth $2,000, to rangatahi Māori with links to Te Hiku pursuing health or sciences at the tertiary level in 2025. This scholarship is in partnership with the Maurice Wilkins Centre, as part of our Nōna Te Ao health science programme.

📝 To apply, complete the form here:
https://forms.gle/iYTgbGmHzGdAWpDa7

Applications close on 1 December 2024 at 6 PM. 
Please share this message across your networks and to any whānau who may be interested. 
#MOKOFoundation #TeManuKaiMātauranga #ScholarshipOpportunity #RangatahiMāori #HealthSciences #MauriceWilkinsCentre

3 weeks ago

The Moko Foundation

That’s a wrap on the Te Niwha conference for infectious diseases.

Our final day heart presentations from Nanaia Mahuta who spoke about western science & Matāuranga science.

There were also a range of Māori health providers & researchers who presented on their Mahi in research. It was awesome to showcase those organisations who are leading the way for Māori in rangahau & science.

We also were mentioned in a couple of presentations who we are currently partnering with. That being Natalie Netzler & her team developing antivirals. As well as Una ren who is carrying out a surveillance study for meningitis & pneumonia.

We finished up the night at the conference dinner at Parliment where the next up & coming Kai rangahau were given their fellowship scholarships.

An awesome opportunity & some amazing mahi happening for Māori in the research space.

Ngā mihi Nui Te Niwha!
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That’s a wrap on the Te Niwha conference for infectious diseases. 

Our final day heart presentations from Nanaia Mahuta who spoke about western science & Matāuranga science. 

There were also a range of Māori health providers & researchers who presented on their Mahi in research. It was awesome to showcase those organisations who are leading the way for Māori in rangahau & science. 

We also were mentioned in a couple of presentations who we are currently partnering with. That being Natalie Netzler & her team developing antivirals. As well as Una ren who is carrying out a surveillance study for meningitis & pneumonia. 

We finished up the night at the conference dinner at Parliment where the next up & coming Kai rangahau were given their fellowship scholarships. 

An awesome opportunity & some amazing mahi happening for Māori in the research space. 

Ngā mihi Nui Te Niwha!
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