Tāne ora is about tāne tu, men developing and sharing knowledge as one, to hone the skills needed to carve out a pathway of your own choosing.
The Tāne Tū Programme helps Tāne (men) who are navigating personal challenges such as addiction, abuse, or anxiety. It provides a spiritual framework and practical tools to improve their lives and rediscover their gifts.
Duration: 8 sessions per term over 9 weeks (with a break in between) with 4 Terms throughout the year.
Day/Time: Fridays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Canterbury Men’s Centre, 21 Marshland Road, Christchurch
Each term consists with a central theme in accordance to the seasons. Maara kai food sovereignty is the current theme for summer. Learning skills around planting, seeds, creating your own home garden to connecting to community gardens throughout Christchurch.
Connecting and utilizing great networks and resources to broaden knowledge and competency towards gardening.
The Tauhena Bonsai Club teaches about the history of Bonsai, NZ Natives, and creating your own Bonsai to begin connecting to community initiatives throughout Christchurch.
Duration: 8 sessions per term over 9 weeks (with a break in between) with 4 Terms throughout the year.
Day/Time: Weds, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Canterbury Men’s Centre, 21 Marshland Road, Christchurch
Each session we begin with a brief outlay of what Tauhena Bonsai therapy will consist of for the day today, which varies from tea ceremonies to learning about NZ natives that are used in Rongoā medicinal plant base medicine.
Connecting and utilizing great networks and resources to broaden knowledge and competency towards bonsai practices.
Men standing together at sunrise near the ocean as part of Tāne Ora Māori wellbeing programme.
Ko Te Arawa, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ko Te Aupōuri, Ko Ngāti RauKawa, Ko Ngāti Haua ki Taumarunui o ngā iwi. Ko Tyrone Hakaraia Smith ahau.
I am a dedicated practitioner committed to strengthening whānau, wellbeing, and community connection. With extensive experience in Whānau Ora navigation, traditional Māori healing, and men’s wellbeing facilitation, I provide a grounded, culturally informed approach to every space. my mahi blends practical support with kaupapa Māori values, creating pathways for healing, resilience, and personal transformation. Known for my calm presence and relational way of working, I support individuals to navigate life’s challenges with dignity, clarity, and purpose.
I was born and raised on the eastside of Christchurch, connected to Ōtautahi Sports association, Eastern Rugby league and lots of creative spaces and community groups/organisations.
Tāne Ora Wellbeing/life coach -
Creating pathway plans aiming for specific goals, peer support, Advocacy. Transporting.
Mirimiri and Romiromi practitioner - Which is available service provided,
Rongoā practitioner - Facilitate Wananga and Programmes run out of schools.
Maara Kai Huaparakore trained facilitator
Cultural supervision.
Trauma informed breathwork facilitator
Contact and Registration:
Tyrone@canmen.org.nz 0226371030
To enroll, send your name, contact number, and email, and I’ll be in touch.
Reminders:
A weekly email will be sent out to participants for the upcoming week.
Areas of practice
CMC is great for male survivors.
Improved my mental health
Gives me something to look forward to.
It has changed my entire outlook on my events
Gets me outside regularly
Learning healthier ways to deal with my abuse
Guys that have walked the same roads as me
This has positively impacted my life in many ways