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After finding immense success with its rangatahi hub, Te Puna Ora o Mataatua is looking to replicate the magic with its new adult health and medical academy.
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua chief executive Chris Tooley was jubilant as he announced the opening of the trust s new adult health and medical academy.
Photo: Supplied / Te Puna Ora o Mataatua
The Toitū Oranga Toitū Rongoā Health and Medical Academy officially opened last week and will provide services to people aged 25 to 55 who are looking for employment in the health sector.
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua chief executive Chris Tooley said 27 percent of Māori in the Eastern Bay were unemployed and this number was predicted to rise.