Day: June 3, 2021

Family Court Legislation Bill Amendments

Supporting more participation for tamariki and rangatahi While VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai did not directly make a submission to the Justice Committee on the amendments to this Bill, we strongly support and celebrate their report which has recommended updates be made to the Bill. This Bill highlights “the importance of listening to children and taking […]

Youth Demerits Bill scrapped!

VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai was proud to have three care experienced rangatahi (Hamish Falekaono, Tupua Urlich and Jennifer Thonrithi) represent the care community at the Government Select Committee Hearing in March 2021, to strongly oppose the proposed Youth Demerits Bill. Following submissions, the Select Committee released a report recommending to scrap this Bill while calling […]

Promise Three: Learning

Education as a gateway to dreams, rangatahi are supported to achieve aspirations.

Promise One: Care

Every tamaiti receives nurturing, protection, and provision, as any good parent would offer.

Promise Five: Voice

Tamariki and rangatahi are involved in decisions that affect them, and their voices are honoured.

Promise Four: Wellbeing

Timely, accessible, and culturally conscious health and mental health services are available to all taiohi.

Promise Two: Stability

Young people in care experience consistency, safety, and a sense of belonging.

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.