I would like to take a moment to express my appreciation for the Rangatahi Services that you [Ngāti Porou Oranga] provide. Your dedication to supporting us, the young people, is truly commendable. I also wanted to emphasise the importance of feedback in this process. Your willingness to listen to our experiences and perspectives helps shape the services in a way that truly meets our needs. Thank you for creating a space where our voices are heard and valued. Keep up the amazing work!

“The reason I required the Te Pae Oranga Service was for them to help me get my License. Te Pae Oranga helped with arranging my appointments and paperwork to get my license. Would I recommend Te Pae Oranga as they help in spots where other people can’t . With their help I have gained my license. “

“I’ve enjoyed learning more about the space I look at every day and the stories behind this land. Te Ihu Waka has given me a stepping stone to where I can start looking towards the future. I would recommend this wānanga to whānau who want to find out who they are but dont have anyone to ask.

“ Everyone in this area should eventually learn this [Kaupapa]. It gives 100% sense of belonging I will pass this information on to my children. Te Ihu Waka gives me encouragement to find out more about my surroundings, where I’m from, and the land I walk on.”