Public Apology for Abuse in Care Reflection
“Tuesday’s national apology wasn’t a day of justice, it was a day of acknowledgement. It was an opportunity for the general public to learn about the harsh realities being faced by those who spent time in state and faith based care institutions for several decades. As survivors we didn’t need to hear the word sorry […]
Rangatahi Reconnect
On Friday, November 1st, we hosted an epic hangout for our care-experienced tamariki and rangatahi aged 10+. The day was packed with video games, board games, basketball, snacks, and plenty of good vibes at Tarito Playt! The buzz started early with one of our older rangatahi volunteering to help set up the space. She took […]
Rangatahi Voice Shines Bright in Pōneke Tūhono!
Over the past month, our Pōneke kaiwhakamana team – Beth and Jordyn – have been out and about in Lower Hutt and Porirua, connecting with rangatahi to hear their thoughts on the events they want to see in their community. The journey kicked off with a ‘Big Plans’ drop-in tūhono, where 11 rangatahi shared their […]
