Day: May 1, 2025

Rangatahi Reef Ecology Experience – Tairāwhiti 

The VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai Coast Team recently hosted a powerful and unforgettable experience for our care-experienced rangatahi with the Rangatahi Reef Ecology Tour in beautiful Gisborne. Thanks to the generous support of Eastern and Central Community Trust, 10 of our tamariki and rangatahi (ages 10 and up) were able to step away from daily […]

Easter Aroha – Hawkes Bay

This Easter, the VOYCE – Whakarongo Mai team in Hawke’s Bay had the privilege of delivering something truly special to tamariki and rangatahi in care – thanks to the incredible generosity of our community partners, Rotary Havelock North and Re-Source. With the help of their koha, our team was able to distribute 90 Easter packs […]

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.