Kat’s Journey: Earning, Growing, and Overcoming Challenges

At just 23, Kat is juggling a lot—raising a baby and caring for a 12-year-old—so finding flexible work that fits her responsibilities is no easy task. That’s why her recent experience working with Multi Events Limited through VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai was such a big deal. Kat successfully completed two shifts, gaining valuable work experience […]

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.