Whenua Ora Wai Ora Whaanau Ora
If we care for our whenua and our waterways in return it will care for our Whaanau.
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" Me hikoi kotahi tatou"
- let us walk together
Our Mission Statement
We are committed to our kaitiakitanga responsibilities, Whenua Ora, Wai ora, Whaanau Ora and all our affiliated Whaanau, Hapuu and Marae.
- We actively promote our cultural, social, educational and economic development.
- Sponsoring strategic partnership and alliances that contribute to the unity and diversity of our wider community.
- Encouraging the Health and Well-being of all people.
Our Services
Our range of services are here to support you and help you thrive.
TAIAO - Environmental Services
Taiao
When we care for our Whenua and our Wai our whaanau will be cared for. Te Roopu Taiao is our Taiao team here at Waahi Whaanui they facilitate and oversee all environmental issues or projects within the Waahi Whaanui area of responsibility. Representing the whaanau, marae and hapuu of the area, its objective is to ensure that all environmental developments are constructed and managed in a culturally and environmentally sustainable way.
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WHAANAU - Family Services
Whaanau Services
We have many social services available to support you and your whaanau at any stage of your life journey. From social services in schools to support those who are struggling, to assisting with financial literacy, supporting new parents and helping with the transition into adulthood.
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HAUORA - Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
Whakaritenga Mahi Hauora encompasses the planning and implementation of health-related strategies and activities within a kaupapa Maaori framework. It involves the strategic development and execution of health programs that are grounded in Maaori values, beliefs, and practices. By prioritizing cultural relevance and community engagement, this approach aims to empower individuals and promote collective health and wellness among Whaanau, Hapuu and Marae.
Let’s Have a Koorero
Connect with our team to discuss how we can help you, your whaanau, or your community.
About Waahi Whaanui
Whānau, Hapu and Iwi.
The Kaupapa of Waahi Whaanui – Whenua Ora, Wai Ora, Whaanau Ora, to serve the people under the auspices of Waikatotanga and Kiingitanga.
We aim to provide coordinated and integrated services that support the development of our Whanau, Hapu and Iwi.
About Us:
Waahi Whaanui was established in 1983 as a component of a wider strategy led by the Tainui Maori Trust Board. The ‘Tainui Report’, released by the Trust Board, was the result of a needs evaluation survey of the tribe within Waikato. Not surprisingly, the report highlighted the social and ill health status of the people. The Tainui Report was translated into a strategic plan and incorporated the formation of a network of management committees, based around a cluster of Marae. The aim of the committees was to care for and assist whaanau and Hapu to participate in their social and economic growth. In 1987, Waahi Whaanui became an Incorporated Charitable Trust to be able to fulfil its responsibilities of Kaitiakitanga, and working with government to provide health, social, educational and employment services directly to the people. In 1995 the Waikato – Tainui claim ‘Deed of Settlement’ was signed by Te Arikinui Dame Te Atairangikaahu. The Waikato Raupatu Settlement Act 1995 was also established and by 1999 the Tainui Trust Board was dissolved and replaced with Te Kauhanganui o Waikato (Waikato-Tainui) and in 2016 the entity changed to “Te Whakakitenga o Waikato”
We provide:
- Whaanau Services
- Parenting and Tamariki Services
- Rangatahi Services
- Health and well-being
- Puu Taiao
Latest News & Events from Waahi Whaanui
Stay informed with the latest happenings in our community. From impactful initiatives and success stories to upcoming events, our Panui section brings you all the updates from the region. Dive in to explore, engage, and be a part of our ever-evolving community narrative.
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Christmas at Parry Street 2024
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Artificial Intelligence vs. Ancestral Intelligence: A Journey Through Whenua and Taiao
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Whenua Ora, Wai Ora, Whaanau Ora
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Waahi Whaanui Trust Launches Online Inhouse Counselling: Bridging Gaps and Enhancing Accessibility
The Incredible Years Program: Nurturing Children, Empowering Families
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HIPPY Graduation Program: Empowering Families Through Education
Financial Capability: Empowering Whaanau for a Brighter Future
Embracing rangatahi: Waahi Whaanui welcome Ira Koopuu and Oranga Rangatahi.
Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of Our Social Workers in Schools (SWIS)
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Christmas at Parry Street - A community event.
Marae Resilience - Toituu Marae
Whaanau centred, Community led, Government enabled. Build the waka before the flood - He waka eke noa.
He waka eke noa, we are all in this together.
During a severe weather event, it is likely that communities need to be self-sufficient for some time while an emergency response can be put into place.
To support this scenario marae resilience is about creating a framework for ongoing marae resilience, building capability, readiness and resources so marae can be better prepared to face future sever weather events. We are taking an approach that is whaanau-centred, community led, and government-enabled.
The goal is to take an intergenerational approach by building relationships and capacity between us all, to support the cultural significance, social cohesion, sustainable development and capacity of marae, whaanau and the wider community.
Waahi Whaanui Trust are working together with marae and council to identify the capacity of our surrounding marae and to bring marae and community together should a severe weather disaster occur in our rohe.
- The 4R's of Resilience are:
- Reduction
- Readiness
- Recovery
- Response
Join Our Whaanau
At Waahi Whaanui, we're more than just a team; we're a family united by a shared vision of uplifting our community. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of transformative initiatives, you're in the right place.