Te Hono O Ngā Waka is a kaupapa Māori organisation supporting whānau and meeting need in Te Tai o Poutini
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Check out our recent mahi….
Tēnā rawa atu korua
Donny and Viv your Mana informed response base practice workshops were so informative and enlighten we can’t thank you enough and we hope you return. Also, ngā mihi to Whare Manaaki for hosting the Mawhera workshop.
Careers Expo
The rangatahi team have done wonderful mahi ready for the 2023 Career expo today, pop in @ Pakiwaitara building. “Going Inward. Thats the real work. The solutions are not outside of us. Get to know who you really are, because as you search for the hero within you inevitably become one” (Emma Tibbins).
Ngā mihi nui Dani
Haere rā
Last week we said goodbye to our special team member Kate Campbell. You will be missed and our team thanks you so much for all you have done for us, and you will be very missed! “He iti kahurangi.”
Kai & Kōrero with Jax
Ataahua evening spent connecting with whānau and the community. Papakura Wharekai at Arahura Marae was packed with lots of aroha and laughter had by all!
Nau mai, Haere mai.
We have two new kaimahi joining our team. Jack Bolton will be working alongside Jerry Pū on the Te Wero Challenge programme and Naomi Le Couteur is joining our Youth Pathways ropu. Rawe!
Kia kaha Te Reo Māori!
A new tari for whānau to use to continue their journeys in Te Reo Māori. So special to be alongside this journey and ngā mihi to all those who have supported and made it possible.
Te Tiriti Training
Ngā mihi to Lee Toki for a super education session on Te Tiriti of Waitangi today with WestREAP. Great timing for our learning heading into the celebration day next week. “He tōki kōutou.”
Whānau Days
Our whānau enjoyed some quality time together in holidays loving te ra and the taiao!
Back to Kura!
What a privilege it has been to be able to support 26 whānau, 55 tamariki with back-to-school packs. Everyone is so grateful and appreciative with lots of thanks.
Whakarauora Tangata -Whānau Day
What a day! Great weather, great fun and awesome company! Over 100 whānau turned out for a fun filled action packed day with more than 15 trips out on waka for the day.
Manahau!!
Check out the new Waka stands at Lake Kaniere!
Whānau Holiday Time
This christmas break we have enjoyed whānau holiday time rather than Holiday program and enjoyed the beautiful weather and activities together. Pic at old Arahura bridge.
Christmas gifts galore
Thank you to all who donated gifts… with your generous contributions we were able to provide over 60 tamariki with presents for under the tree this year. Ka rawe!
Whānau photos
So privileged to be able to capture special whānau pics including generations of aroha, respect and mana. A big thank you to Invoke Me photography for their vision, compassion and professionalism.
Christmas get together…
WestREAP and Te Hono staff got together for a lovely Christmas lunch at Lazaar Park hall last Friday. A great opportunity to wind up the year and celebrate all we’ve achieved in 2022.
Which path to take?
Our dedicated Youth Pathways Advisors took rangatahi on an excursion to the Westland Heritage Park. Here they are literally picking a pathway!
Tā te Manawa retreat a treat for kaimahi
The Te Hono o Ngā Waka tīma enjoyed two days connecting with each other, te taiao and Te Ao Māori courtesy of Mikaira Waugh at Tā te Manawa retreat at Lake Kaniere Lodge. Activities included music, meditation, bush walks, team-building, amazing kai, a spontaneous dip in the lake and other fun and games.
Whānau Day ka rawe
Over 300 people showed up at the Whakarauora Tangata Whānau day at Westland High School on the weekend. Everyone enjoyed free kai, bouncy castles, a magic show, moko kauwae, kapa haka and free giveaways. Participants said it “was the best day out we’ve had in ages." and “we should do more of these.”
Youth Pathways Office Open Day
On Friday we had the official opening of the Youth Pathways Office at 51 Sewell Street, Hokitika. Jax Hamilton cooked up some curry, there were cupcakes and giveaways and we collected donations to pass onto the Gumboot Friday Foundation. Thanks to everyone who came along to support us!
Ngā waka rereke, ki te āwhā Kotahi.
Etahi he waka ama, etahi he waka taua, etahi kei te toromi.
Kia haumaru awhinatia ngā waka ka taea e koe te awhina.
We are in the same storm.
Some have yachts, some have canoes, and some are drowning.
Just be kind and help whoever you can.