Day: February 9, 2024

VOYCE RYC at Waitangi Panel

After an invitation from Waitangi Forum Panel facilitators to participate in the Child’s Rights based panel aptly named Ngā Motika Tamariki, VOYCE Te Tai Tokerau took three members of their Regional Youth Council to speak. This invitation came to VOYCE from Mana Mokopuna, through Rukuwai Tipene-Allen. The forum tent is always a hive of activity […]

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.