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Whakapapa Ko Wai Mātou

We are a Kaupapa
Māori Health & Social Services Provider offering free Clinic, Youth & Adult Mental Health Services and Tamariki Ora for the Aoraki rohe.

About Us

Vision

Arowhenua Whānau Services will strive to contribute to their community, whānau, hapū, and iwi where every person will have equal access to quality services across hauora, mātauranga, whai rawa, and oranga; so all whānau succeed in their aspirations of achieving wellness and wellbeing through whānau ora outcomes.

Mission Statement

To be regarded as an integral provider of high quality kaupapa Māori services to all people living within the takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua (with the primary target group being Māori).

Purpose

To provide a wide range of kaupapa Māori services to all people living within the takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua (with the primary target group being Māori).

Values

To uphold the mana and tikanga of Arowhenua me Waihao by applying the following values: manaakitanga, rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, and whanaungatanga.

Arowhenua Whānau Services operates within and from its foundational principles and has created a unique model of practice, Te Kaahu.

Te Kaahu is a model of practice based on Te Ao Māori concepts, strengthening all mahi and behaviours within service delivery.

Te Kaahu focusses on four pou:
  • Rangatiratanga
    Self-determination, Mana, Mana Motuhake, Tikanga, Justice, Humility
  • Kaitiakitanga
    Guardianship, Protection, Fortitude, Resilience, Strength, Courage
  • Manaakitanga
    Caretaking, Generosity, Uphold, Support, Understanding, Responsibility
  • Whanaungatanga
    Kinship, Belonging, Compassion, Respect, Nurturing, Relationship