Mike Tipene appointed Manager at Healthy Families Far North

Healthy Families Far North are pleased to welcome Mike Tipene and his whānau to Te Rūnanga o Whaingaroa, where he begins his journey as the new Manager for our team.

Mike is no stranger to the Healthy Families movement, bringing a wealth of experience from Healthy Families Waitakere where he led the team as Manager following his earlier role as Rautaki Māori.

His appointment comes at a poignant time, following the passing of our beloved Māreikura, Kath Wharton. Mike spoke of his commitment to her legacy.

"In my time here I look to learn from her mahi and honour her the only and best way I know how to... I look to support our team, not to move on, but to progress the work that she started."

This return home was a calling – not just for Mike, but for his whānau as well.

We look forward to what this next chapter will bring for Healthy Families Far North, and working alongside Mike to continue the mahi being done to champion community-led change and outcomes for our whānau here in Te Tai Tokerau.

Nau mai hoki mai ki te wā kāinga, e Mike.