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New Te Ara Whakamana facilitators
We are excited to introduce our new Te Ara Whakamana facilitators! They bring a wealth of knowledge across the education and social services sectors, and a strong committment to the Te Ara Whakamana kaupapa. Simone Poi Ngati Porou, NgapuhiBA Leisure Studies (University of Waikato) Post Graduate Diploma in Sports and Leisure Studies (University of Waikato) National Certificate… Read more
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Why Stories Matter
Stories are the fabric of our existence, intertwining the threads of memory, imagination, and experience into a tapestry as diverse as humanity itself. In this thought-provoking piece, Francesca Baker delves into the heart of why stories matter, exploring their power to connect us, to heal us, and to shape the very essence of our being.… Read more
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Whānau Training at Melville Primary School, Kirikiriroa/Hamilton
Tīhei Mauri Ora, ka nui te mihi miharo ki te whānau o te Kura Melville Primary. We wish to extend a big thank you to the Tumuaki, Bronwyn Haitana, her Boards of Trustees, Kaiako/teachers and staff, ākonga/students and their whānau/families who attended the Te Ara Whakamana Whānau training day on Thursday the 17th of November. Callum… Read more
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Oaklynn Special School’s Stunning Art Project
When kura/schools set out on their Te Ara Whakamana journeys, passion, creativity, deep reflection, and innovations often occur. This has been the case at Oaklynn Special School in New Lynn, Auckland in their Rangatahi Unit. Led by the Tumuaki, Louise Doyle and guided by Head Teachers, Donna and Jonathon, they worked collaboratively with several of… Read more
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Positive Re-storying – He Timatanga Hou
‘An opportunity for a fresh start’By Nigel Marshall When a person has behaved in ways that cause injury, discomfort, or disruption they often become ‘storied’. By this we mean that negative information is shared about that person that explains their behaviour as an integral part of who they are, rather than just talking about ‘what… Read more
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Horses Helping Humans, Hōiho Hāpai Hapori teaching valuable skills
Horses Helping Humans Taranaki, Hōiho Hāpai Hapori is a licensee of the Horses Helping Humans programme developed by Sue Spence in 2006. Lead facilitator Laura Menzies says the programme uses a trauma-informed approach to teach body awareness by pairing a young person with a facilitator and a horse. “By interacting with the horse, young people… Read more