Purpose statement

Manaaki Tairāwhiti is a group of local iwi and social cross-sector leaders focused on working together in Tairāwhiti to deliver what is needed for whānau to flourish.

Manaaki Tairāwhiti Principles and Values

• Whānau First – we consider the needs of tamariki and their whānau above all else.
• No Excuses – we are solutions focused and action orientated.
• Strengths – we will adopt a strengths based approach influenced by tamariki and their whānau.
• Whānau Ora – our solutions place tamariki in the context of their whānau and wider hapū.
• Integration – we will ensure there is a ‘joined-up’ approach.
• Evolutionary – we will share learnings to improve our practice and services.
• Connected – we want everyone to access the right information that connects them to the right services for best results.
• Simple – we will simplify processes and service provision.
• Pono – we will develop honest and trusting working relationships regardless of our differences.