Day: June 16, 2025

Matariki mā Puanga: Honouring the Māori New Year

He Kupu Whakataki | Introduction Matariki mā Puanga marks the Māori New Year, observed during the winter months of Pipiri (June) and Hōngongoi (July). It is a time of reflection, renewal, and reconnection — guided by the rising of two important stars: Matariki (Pleiades) and Puanga (Rigel). Different iwi across Aotearoa look to either Matariki […]

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.