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In 2018 Jasmyn and her whānau took over Honeybeez where they provide high quality and affordable childcare. Supporting tamariki to walk in both te ao Māori and te ao Pākehā, they continue to build on this dream and discover new opportunities.

In the months since the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown, Te Pātaka received over 1650 referrals, it has supported 1423 whānau, which represents around 4,498 individuals and it now has 74 referral agencies.

Whare Manaaki has become a hub where whānau of all backgrounds can seek support raising their tamariki with a sense of ownership and validation of their own identity. “It’s a place for everybody - Māori and non-Māori," says creator Eli.

Tū Pono: Mana Tangata is a kaupapa that operates through wānanga and programmes developed to provide advocacy and to raise awareness of domestic violence, suicide and sexual abuse.

Arawai is a programme based in Ōtepoti that uses the moana and diving to reconnect participants to their whakapapa, their environment, and their community.