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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.

Nga Rangatira

Waata Heathcote

Rangatira
Sarah Heathcote
Rangatira

Topa Apārangi

Louisa Erickson
Pou-tuarā
Arona Smith

Pou-tuarā

Tania-Rose Tamati

Pou-tuarā

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Lorreen Hartley
Pou-tuarā

Nga Kaitiaki o nga Kaupapa

Rapata Kopae
Pou-mātanga
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Talei Bryant
Pou-Rangatahi

Mana Tātāriki

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Katishe McCauley
Ahurei-Rangapū
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Kathleen Taipeti
Whakarae Oranga
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Crete Wana
Whakarae-Oati
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June Lewis
Whakarae-Putea
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Yvonne McGarvey
Whakarae Pahekoheko

Te Wai Aio Kaitiaki

Tamati Taylor
Marley Taipeti
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Tracy Richardson
Lindy O’Sullivan
Glen O’Sullivan

Kathy Parsons

Derek Kaitapu
Theresa Te Kuru
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David McLeod
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Meredeigh Minhinnick
Te Wai Aio Whakamahereora
Thomas Peato
Monique Taipeti
Major Wetini Ransfield
Harlem Shelford
Trent Taitapanui
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Jean Matchitt
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Tapuirangi Taipeti
Caleb Foster
Melany Dowie
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Eyely Pouwhare
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Dolly Maniapoto
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Chenarah Taipeti-Kingi
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Tiegan Coffin
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Joshua Smith
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Piwa Taipari-Hepi
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Natasha Brown
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Taonui Tanirau
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Joan Ngawhika
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June Hape
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Nikkita Kohu
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Shane Wirangi
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Elizabeth Horlock
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Hayley Honana
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Chris Kilgariff
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Charles Pawa
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Doris Araroa
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Rahui Huata
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Raven Turner

Te Wai Aio Whakahere

Marie Melrose

Pou-Putea
Billie-Jo Ward
Pou-Awhina-Tahuhu
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Shellie Goldsmith
Pou-Tangongitanga
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Ashleigh Maynard
Pou-Whakarite
Elaine August
Pou-Awhina-Tahuhu
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Merita Raukawa White
Pou-Oati
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Hikorangi Merito-Raika
Pou-Hunga-Papaho

Te Wai Aio Mahi Aroha

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Les Moore
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Tui Te Kuru
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Edward Clay
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Chasslee Warren
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Karen Cunningham

Kairangahau o nga Kaupapa

Stella Black
Kairangahau

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