Te Aronui oTāwhiri - Whānau Resilience

Te Aronui a Tāwhiri is a whānau resilienceprogramme, supporting whānau experiencing family harm through a kaupapagrounded in Te Ao Māori and Mana Motuhake. Named after the moment when a wakasails in harmony with the wind, the programme symbolises the collectivestrength achieved when whānau and services move together toward healing andwellbeing. Guided by the whakataukī “Ka Mua, Ka Muri”, walking backwards intothe future, Te Aronui a Tāwhiri honours the past to create pathways forsustainable change.

It acknowledges the deep impact ofintergenerational trauma, particularly on Mana Wairua, the spiritual,emotional, and mental wellbeing of tamariki, rangatahi, and wider whānau. Throughpersonalised wānanga-a-whānau, kaiārahi offer intensive, mana-enhancing supporttailored to each whānau’s needs, including advocacy, mental health access,cultural reconnection, housing, and financial stability. The programme empowerswhānau to lead their own transformation by reclaiming cultural identity,restoring relationships, and building resilience from within.

Please note: This programme is currently full.

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