Day: October 1, 2024

Fun in the Sun

Recently, eight tamariki and three rangatahi came together at the Todd Energy Aquatic Centre in New Plymouth for an awesome day out. At first, everyone was a bit shy, just quietly scoping each other out. But over the course of three hours, the group slowly opened up, and soon, the sound of laughter and chatter […]

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.