How We Support Rangatahi
Whakapapa Research Assistance
Guidance on accessing resources such as iwi registers, marae databases, or online whakapapa tools.
Workshops and Wananga
Run wananga focusing on:
How to trace whakapapa. Understanding purakau and tipuna stories linked to iwi and hapu. Exploring te reo Maori for ancestral place names.
Connecting to Iwi and Hapu
Facilitate introductions to iwi liaison officers or whakapapa representatives.
Provide step-by-step support for registering with their iwi and marae.
Storytelling and Identity
Encourage rangatahi to gather and share whanau stories. Offer creative outlets like journaling, art, or purakau to reflect on their heritage.
Family Support Services
Empowering whanau through life's challenges. From family dynamics to parenting, we provide a safe space for korero and solutions that uplift your whanau.
Youth Programs
Engaging youth in transformative programs. We offer mentorship, skills development, and activities that inspire growth and resilience.
Community Engagement
Building strong communities through collaboration. Join us in initiatives that promote unity, well-being, and positive change for all.
Counseling Support
Providing compassionate counseling services. Our team offers guidance, empathy, and tools to navigate personal challenges and promote well-being.
We’re here to help your whanau navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re facing changes in family dynamics, need support with parenting, or just want a safe space to korero, our team is ready to walk alongside you. Together, we can find solutions that strengthen and uplift your whānau.
Uncovering your roots begins with understanding your whakapapa.
Through our work, we’ve supported countless rangatahi in uncovering their whakapapa, guiding them to connect with their iwi, hapu, marae, and whanau. We’ve seen firsthand how discovering one’s roots can strengthen identity, build cultural pride, and foster a deep sense of belonging.
Many rangatahi come to us feeling unsure of where to begin, often with only fragments of knowledge about their whakapapa. Through one-on-one korero, we’ve helped rangatahi piece together their stories by asking about known whanau names, ancestral regions, or family connections. In some cases, these conversations revealed new information that unlocked entire branches of whakapapa.