Tūrangawaewae is a whānau led te Ao Māori programme that helps build healthy whānau relationships. Drawing upon the definition of Tūrangawaewae being a safe place to stand, we understand that once the foundations are strong, stable and safe, everything builds from there. This programme creates a sense of belonging as it connects people to their Māori identity by grounding them in te Taiao. Tūrangawaewae helps whānau create a korowai around themselves to live with confidence, calmness, self worth, belonging and contentment. The combination of this sense of protection and a stable foundation helps to foster healthy, happy tamariki. This knowledge and kaupapa is rooted in the whakapapa of the tūpuna and whenua of our people. Kaimahi that work within Tūrangawaewae, as well as other areas of Te Hou Ora, see it as their duty to pass on this treasured knowledge to the next generation as their tūpuna did before them.

Whakatauki

“Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa” - Let us keep close together, not wide apart. There is importance in keeping connected and maintaining relationships so we can move forward together.

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Key points

Sets foundational learning and belonging through exploration of Māori identity.
Fostering happy and healthy tamariki through interactions with te Taiao.

Referral

(Please Note: there is a substantial wait list for this programme)