Te Heketanga o te Tohorā – A Kaumātua Wellbeing Framework is a wellbeing resource developed by 2025/26 Growing the Puna intern Wikitoria Tahuparae. Using the metaphor of the tohorā, the framework supports ageing as a purposeful journey into deeper waters through reflection, identity, connection, and aspiration. The framework offers practical guidance for nurturing taha wairua, hinengaro, tinana, and whānau in ways that honour kaumātua wisdom, dignity, and belonging.