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Ngā Parirau ō Tokomatua Our People

Waiariki Whanau Mentoring are now supporting thousands of Whanau both directly and indirectly within the Fringe Whanau space across the Waiariki and Waikato Rohe respectively.

As a result of our kaupapa, fringe whānau and the wider community are benefitting.

Tāne and wahine are increasingly living healthier lifestyles, reconnecting with whānau and developing plans to achieve their aspirations because they can see a positive future for themselves.

We have provided a platform and safe space for them to share their stories which provides the opportunity to work and deal with the unresolved trauma caused as a result of their upbringing.

By creating a space of ‘no’ judgement and or fear the positive flow on effects have been clearly apparent to see, with other whanau reaching out for the same support.

Whanau themselves say they are growing in confidence, see themselves as “having a contribution to make” to their communities as a direct result of working with WWM.

As a result we have seen reductions in:

As a result of these reductions, we now have

of our whānau in
full time sustainable employment.

The foundation for such successes is built on our Pou of faith, hope and love centred around whānau. We notice that positive change happens for those that are willing to commit to the kaupapa and leading the process for transformation.

Telling of stories

The telling of stories is “powerful”, with Treaty Partner employees not only listening to stories but sharing their own as well.

This is directly strengthening their relationships with government agencies, partners and communities where societal mindsets are changing and view of these whanau that they didn’t see before.

Connected to iwi

WWM are also increasingly connected with local iwi and we are seeing small positive changes with regard to perceptions of those living on the fringe among iwi.

These successes, connections and partnerships mean WWM are highly respected in fringe whānau communities and increasingly well known.

Better support

“This is whānau innovation, driven by the heart to better support needs of marginalised whānau – especially those living on the edge.

The strengths are, that it is whānau driven innovation – no one else is doing that and our partners are now getting involved in the movement.

Tōi Apārangi

Executive Board

Waata Heathcote

Tumuaki Ahurei

Board Chair

Frances Te Kani

Pou-tuarā

Board Representative

Louisa Erickson
Pou-tuarā

Board Representative

Dr Te Kei Merito

Pou-tuarā

Board Representative

Arona Smith
Pou-tuarā
Board Representative

Kaitiaki o nga Kaupapa

Advisers
Rapata Kopae
Pou-mātanga
Cultural Adviser
Dr Peta Ruha
Pou-Haumanu
Clinical Adviser
Dr Te Kani Kingi

Pou

Adviser

Caleb Foster
Pou-Rangatahi

Youth Adviser

Kairangahau o nga Kaupapa
Researchers
Tina Baty
Kairangahau
Researcher
Stella Black
Kairangahau
Researcher

Mana Tātāriki

Executive Leadership

Vincent Copeland
Ahurei-Rangapū
Chief Executive
Sarah Heathcote
Ahurei-Pūtea
Chief Finance
Hannabel Savage
Whakarae -Tūranga Tapuhi
Director of Nursing
Te Ao McLaughlin
Whakarae-Whaka-māia
Director People & Capability
Sarah Tapsell
Ahurei-Paheko
Chief Service Delivery
Kathy Parsons
Tatariki-Hinengaro-warawara
Lead Mental Health & Addictions

Te Wai Aio

Team Leads

Soifua Pearson
Ki Tauranga Moana

Lead

Jacqueline Johnson
Ki Kawerau

Lead

Elizabeth Kaitai
Ki Tokoroa

Lead

Tamati Taylor
Tātāriki-Paheko
Lead Re-integration
Theresa Te Kuru
Ki Whakatane

Lead

Tracy Richardson
Pou-ā-whare
Housing Adviser
Sarndra Mear
Ki Rotorua

Lead

Lindy O’Sullivan
Tatariki-Hokaka
Lead Aspirations
Ani Tai
Tatariki-Tapuhi-Tautuara
Lead Nurse

Te Wai Aio

Practitioners
Marley Taipeti
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experience Mentor
Thomas Peato
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experience Mentor
Monique Taipeti
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experienced Mentor
Major Wetini Ransfield
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experience Mentor
Trent Taitapanui
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experience Mentor
Kathy Whetu
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experience Mentor
Lloyd Morgan
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experienced Mentor
Banaba Kaitai
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experience Mentor
Ngatupuna Pohatu
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experience Mentor
Brian Pouwhare
Pou-awhina
Whanau Support
Melany Dowie
Pou-Haumanu
Clinical Co-ordinator
Glen O’Sullivan
Pou-hua-wāere
Programme Facilitator
Emma Potaka
Kairuruku-a-whare
Housing Co-ordinator
Sandra Lee Chase

Pou-Hauora-whakahautū

Health Promoter Navigator
Luxford Munn
Pou-whakaruru

Lived Experience Mentor

Eyely Pouwhare
Hauora-Kumanu-Tautuara
Health Care Assistant
Palepa Tu’akalau
Pou-Hauora-whakahautũ
Health Promoter Navigator
Harlem Shelford
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experience Mentor
Herora Mohi
Pou-takawaenga
Whanau Liaison
Hautai Kiri
Pou-whakaruru
Lived Experience Mentor
Gabrielle Edmeades
Pou-tapuhi-tautuara
Registered Nurse
Awhina Bedford

Kaiarahi Whaka-Mahereora-Hinengaro

Mental Health and Addictions Support

Su Taylor
Pou Whaka-Mahereora-Hinengaro
Mental Health and Addictions Clinician

Te Wai Aio

Team Supports

Kayla Blackmore
Ki Rotorua
Admin Support
Taui Mana Rangi
Ki Kawerau
Admin Support
Mahinarangi Wallace
Ki Whakatane Strand
Admin Support
Billie-Jo Ward
Pou-Putea
Finance Officer
Elaine August
Pou-Awhina-Tahuhu
Executive Assistant
Maria Melrose
Te Tari Matua
Admin Support
Khan Taniora
Ki Tauranga Moana
Admin Support
Brittany Te Riini
Pou-whaka-here
Clinical Admin

Day 4 into COVID Lockdown led to a 120% increase in demand for WWM services in the Fringe whanau space. WWM stopped Suicides over the phone and attended to Harm incidences, due to being trusted.

Whanau delivered solutions,
for whanau by whanau.