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Ngai Tokomatau Our Whanau

The whanau we serve come from varied backgrounds, that are full of many negative elements which have contributed to their life journey. Through their respective journeys they’ve learnt how to become extremely resilient and finding other means to survive.

This is where WWM see the ability to nurture and encourage the skills they possess to redefine who they are.

Through the support of WWM, we have equipped them with tools which has allowed them to push through spaces that were once barriers and now achieving greatness that once they thought impossible. All it took was for a people to believe in them and that’s what WWM have done.

With support of those who have a positive influence for change, having a shared desire to address the issues around methamphetamine is one such example where WWM has been able to act as a conduit in bringing together key people in order to prevent this substance from causing havoc on communities.

For over 40 years, fringe whānau have not featured on the radar of the social services sector in a way that is meaningful to their positive change and independence

Leadership now comes with a mindset that is immersed in Tikanga Māori, Whānaungatanga, rangatiratanga, wairuatanga and manaakitanga.

Both directly and indirectly, whanau are now benefiting from these changes and perceptions by the wider community are beginning to change.

Understanding the bigger picture in the first instance is important when looking at the changes that are happening within the movement in small but in significant ways. For many whanau on the fringe wanting change, WWM is the only hauora they trust.

They hear about our work from other whānau like them and the testimonies not only give them the motivation to change but also the conviction to act on that change.

Our unconditional love for them, our hope and our deep faith in their abilities to create good lives for themselves and their whānau enable us to work authentically alongside them, building trust and relationships as we go.

Due to having trusted relationships with whanau, the ability to work with them creates great opportunities to succeed.

This is where WWM see the ability to nurture and encourage the skills they possess to redefine who they are.

Through the support of WWM, we have equipped them with tools which has allowed them to push through spaces that were once barriers and now achieving greatness that once they thought impossible. All it took was for a people to believe in them and that’s what WWM have done.

With support of those who have a positive influence for change, having a shared desire to address the issues around methamphetamine is one such example where WWM has been able to act as a conduit in bringing together key people in order to prevent this substance from causing havoc on communities.

For over 40 years, fringe whānau have not featured on the radar of the social services sector in a way that is meaningful to their positive change and independence

Leadership now comes with a mindset that is immersed in Tikanga Māori, Whānaungatanga, rangatiratanga, wairuatanga and manaakitanga.

Both directly and indirectly, whanau are now benefiting from these changes and perceptions by the wider community are beginning to change.

Understanding the bigger picture in the first instance is important when looking at the changes that are happening within the movement in small but in significant ways. For many whanau on the fringe wanting change, WWM is the only hauora they trust.

They hear about our work from other whānau like them and the testimonies not only give them the motivation to change but also the conviction to act on that change.

Our unconditional love for them, our hope and our deep faith in their abilities to create good lives for themselves and their whānau enable us to work authentically alongside them, building trust and relationships as we go.

Due to having trusted relationships with whanau, the ability to work with them creates great opportunities to succeed.

80 %

Grew up without their biological fathers

95 %

Have used meth

60 %

Have been to prison