Rising Strong Tūhono

Rising Strong was a Tūhono the Õtautahi team put together for Youth Week 2021 (the theme of Youth week 2021 was “Stronger Together”). We had several workshops throughout the night, beginning with mau rakau exercises, then some kickboxing strike combos, some BJJ tap out moves and an MMA session with by Shane Young (who we […]

Whānau care is where a child is being raised by someone in their whānau or extended family. Often it means a child living with their grandparents – but could also be another family member like an aunt, uncle or older sibling. Whāngai is the traditional Māori practice of whānau care.