Introducing Taihono: Empowering Rangatahi to Connect Beyond the Screen and Combat Online Harm
We are excited to announce the launch of Taihono, our new online Kaupapa dedicated to addressing online harm and promoting healthier, more fulfilling activities for Rangatahi in Te Hiku.
Taihono, meaning "to connect," is our initiative to encourage Rangatahi to put down their phones and engage in more meaningful and positive experiences. Our Kaupapa provides resources, support, and ideas for Rangatahi to explore new interests, build stronger relationships, and reconnect with the world around them.
In today's digital age, it's easy to get lost in the endless scroll. Taihono is here to remind our Rangatahi of the value of real-world connections and the joy of being present in the moment. We aim to empower our Rangatahi to take control of their digital habits and make choices that enhance their well-being and personal growth.
Taihono is committed to combating online harm, including cyberbullying, misinformation, and unhealthy digital behaviors. We provide education and tools to help Rangatahi recognise and address these issues, fostering a safer and more supportive online environment. By promoting digital literacy and resilience, we empower our Rangatahi to navigate the online world with confidence and care.
Inspired by the aspirations of our Tupuna, who envisioned a thriving future for our people, Taihono is committed to creating a supportive and positive environment for our Rangatahi. By putting down their phones and engaging in better things, our Rangatahi can realise their full potential and contribute to a stronger, more connected community.
Join us in this important mission as we launch Taihono. Together, we can address online harm and inspire our Rangatahi to live more balanced and enriched lives.
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Launching of E Tipu E Tea - Oranga Tamariki
Iwi will take on a more prominent role within the child welfare sector under Te Atatū - Oranga Tamariki's first community-led partnership strategy with four community groups, collectively known as Te Kahu Oranga Whānau.
Community groups such as Tuhiata Mahiora, Te Rarawa, Waitomo Papakāinga Development Trust and Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri Trust make up Te Kahu Oranga Whānau, and Te Atatū is an initiative that seeks to give the responsibility of child welfare into the hands of the community.
The Opening of the Te Hiku Pātaka
Foodstuffs North Island and Te Kahu Oranga Whānau have opened the doors at New Zealand’s first Māori-led social supermarket, Te Hiku Pātaka in Kaitaia.
Organisations that have been operating for many decades within the local community and are a true reflection of the vision for this kaupapa as independent rōpū with similar values as their collective. Te Kahu Oranga Whānau - a collective of Tuhiata Mahiora, Waitomo Papakāinga, Te Runanga o Te Rarawa, and Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri have collaborated in partnership with Foodstuffs. The kaupapa has been modelled on a recent successful social supermarket opening in Te Whanganui-a-Tara by Wellington City Mission and Foodstuffs.
The signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Oranga Tamariki
A vision for all tamariki to be in the safe care of their whānau, hapū and iwi is at the heart of a Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Te Kahu Oranga Whānau and Oranga Tamariki in Kaitaia.
Te Kahu Oranga Whānau consists of Tuhiata Mahiora , Te Runanga o Te Rārawa, Waitomo Papakāinga and Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri.
Te Kahu Oranga Whānau (Far North Maori Social Service providers) works to ensure that we are able to provide the best possible care for Whānau and our community
This is only the eighth SPA Oranga Tamariki has signed across the country