Day: August 26, 2024

Adrenalin Forest – Porirua

On Saturday 17th August, 5 brave rangatahi spent the day at Adrenalin Forest in Porirua with Kaiwhakamana Jordyn and Beth from Whanganui-A-Tara! The rangatahi, who all live with their grandparents, met one another for the first time on Saturday morning – not that you could tell by the end of the day! The purpose of the […]

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.