Jase Te Patu
Wellbeing Leader | International Speaker | Mokopuna Engagement Lead
Kia ora tātou.
Ko Jase Te Patu tōku ingoa. He uri nō Ngāti Apa, nō Ngāti Ruanui, nō Ngāti Tūwharetoa hoki. My mahi has been shaped by whakapapa, lived experience and a lifelong commitment to strengthening the wellbeing of people, young and old, across Aotearoa who are navigating identity, stress and the pressures of modern life.
Across more than three decades, I have worked at the intersection of science, storytelling and indigenous Māori wisdom. My journey has taken me through many roles: New Zealand sportsman, Les Mills presenter, choreographer for many television shows, performer, broadcaster, master facilitator, and international speaker. Every chapter has contributed to the foundation I stand on today: supporting people, young and old, to reconnect with themselves, regulate their wairua and build lives grounded in clarity, resilience and purpose.
My why is deeply personal. I have seen the impact that silence, stress and mental distress can have on whānau and communities. Those experiences ignited a commitment to help people, young and old, understand their inner world, name their experiences and access tools that support emotional strength and psychological safety.
In 2018, I founded M3 Mindfulness, bringing movement, mindfulness and Māori pūrākau into learning environments across Aotearoa. That kaupapa later evolved into Hauora Aotearoa - an organisation that drew on the wisdom of Tā Mason Durie and Te Whare Tapa Whā to strengthen wellbeing across communities and workplaces. Through Hauora Aotearoa, I worked alongside leaders, educators and organisations to reduce burnout, deepen connection and sustain high performance in demanding environments. The mahi contributed to national wellbeing conversations, including my role in helping lead Aotearoa’s Mental Health Awareness Week in 2023.
My mahi continues today as Engagement Team Lead at Mana Mokopuna - Children’s Commissioner, where I work with communities around the motu to uplift the voices, experiences and aspirations of our people. This role allows me to stay grounded in kaupapa, connected to whānau and engaged with the realities shaping wellbeing across Aotearoa.
I continue to deliver Mental Health First Aid training and speak internationally on resilience, hauora and the lived experiences that shape how we show up in the world. Whether in workplaces, iwi settings, or on stage, my focus remains constant: supporting people, young and old, to reset, reconnect, and reclaim their wellbeing with honesty, courage, and cultural grounding.
He honore nui kia mahi tahi i tō iwi, i tō hapū, i tō hapori, i tō pakihi, i tō whānau taha hoki. It would be my honour to work alongside your iwi, hapū, community, business or family as well. Me mahi tahi tātou hei oranga mō te katoa. We must work together for the wellbeing of all.
