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E hara aku toa
i te toa takitini
he toa takitahi
My strength is not as an individual but as a collective.
Kia ora koutou , this newsletter is a platform to share, promote and celebrate all that is going on at Te Aroha Noa. Enjoy!
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Our first Computer in Homes course was a great success! We had 9 lovely wāhine complete their 30 hours of digital literacy training and graduate! They were presented with their certificate and awarded their chromebooks to take home. Congratulations ladies and a massive thankyou to our amazing tutor Chris who is so intentional in his way of working.
“I am so happy that I was able to provide my son with a laptop for his first year at PNBHS *tears*. There was no way I could usually afford one, so thank you so much"- Rosa
This course is empowering, more than just a computer course”- Chris
I like the wairua of this place and the community feel"- Francine
Our Term 2 course is also underway with 11 participants due to graduate this term.
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On the 4th of May, we held our Mothers High Tea to celebrate and empower mothers . We had 50 mama attend where they were treated to a High Tea, were able to connect and share with each other and had the chance to win amazing spot prizes. We collaborated with St Oswald's, Central Baptist and All Saints to put this event together.
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'Perfect in every way and just what I needed. This event was well planned and thought out and what a beautiful way to spoil and empower all the mama that turned up today.'- Daryl Ann George
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It was awesome to feel a sense of community created among mothers. They reflected on their own experiences as mothers and shared inspiration and encouragement with each other. Overall it was an inspiring afternoon that we hope left mothers feeling valued and that they deserve to be acknowledged for all they do for their whānau.
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The second term has seen an increase in the number of rangatahi joining the TANCS whānau. We are so happy to have them with us, engaging in positive activities throughout the weeks. We also had a new staff member join our team. Ola Matalave, has shared her talent of singing and connecting with the young people with the added ingredient of laughter. Thanks Ola.
Only one week to go for the term, so the staff want to end the term strong with motivational workshops and the continuation of the learning program run by Allie Shailer. On behalf of the HNR team, we thank you all for your continued support.
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Learning in He Ngākau Rangatahi
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One of the key highlights for the staff and young people was when Fiona George’s Aunty, Christina Rahira Chase shared her skills in Maori Arts with Raranga and carving. The young people had several sessions with her learning about the Tikanga and how to cut the flax where they learnt to weave a small gift basket. We look forward to learning about bone carving next time.
We appreciate your time and effort Aunty Christina. Thank you.
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As the winter is approaching, our Give it a Go sports programme in Farnham Park has come to an end. Here are some photos of kids enjoying the cricket session with Cricket Manawatu, and rippa rugby with Manawatu Rugby. It has been so great collaborating with Sport Manawatu to provide our local tamariki with the opportunity to try different sports, be active and have fun together. We definitely have some budding young sportsmen and sportswomen in our community!
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This month as our temperatures dropped we had a extremely kind donation of blankets from CCC on Pascal Street. They were a very welcome relief to many of our whānau, so a big thank you to all those from CCC who donated.
Ehara koe i a ia!
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On Tuesday 21st of May, the students of He Ngākau Matua celebrated a baby shower for three expectant mothers, the baby shower was situated in the gathering space at Te Aroha Noa, the baby shower included food and drink which finished with fun games for everyone. It was a collective lesson as it was to teach the students how to plan parties and cater food for future events. It was a huge success thanks to the enthusiasm and leadership of Pou and Brydie.
Written by Ngakeisha Rangi
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Kent Mcilraith - Whānau Development Practitioner
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Ko Tararua me Fuji ngā maunga
Ko Manawatū me Shōwa ngā awa
Ko Corinthic the Second te waka
No Te Papaioea, No Hapani hoki ahau.
Ko Maia toku wāhine
Ko Kent toku ingoa
No Te Papaiōea, No Hapani hoki ahau.
No reira, tena koutou katoa.
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Konichiwa and Kia ora! My name is Kent Mcilraith and I'm the newest full-time member in the Family/Whānau team.
My mum is Japanese and my Dad is from Gisborne. I have lived in the Manawatu since I was 10 years old.
I went to Ross Intermediate and Freyberg High School and finished my social work degree in late 2017.
I got married in May 2018 to Maia (maiden name: Hape-Mitchell). Maia's whanau is from Whakatane and Otaki.
In my downtime, I like to play and watch sports. I enjoy any sport but my current favourites are basketball and squash. I'm currently getting my SCUBA diving license which has been meke as!
I look forward to getting to know you all more and walking alongside the whānau that we support.
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Just an update that Waiata Wednesday has changed to Waiata Monday! Doesn't have the same ring to it but this way we will have more staff able to attend. This happens every week in the Gathering Space 12.30pm. The 5 waiata we are focusing on are: Tāne mahuta, E hoki mai rā, Pūrea nei, He Honore and Tai Aroha.
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Te Ataarangi Māori - Te reo Māori Classes
The class is in it's 8th week and attendance has been great even in the Winter evenings. We have been learning karakia, mihi, action songs, games, sentence structures, action word, tenses (past, present, future), correct pronunciation and so much more.
Staff can be heard using the learnt reo Māori in the hallways, clients and in team hui.
Four more weeks left until we graduate.
Mauri ora e te iwi.
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One of our amazing staff Rachel has offered this karakia as a koha for this newsletter. She has been learning it in the Te Ataarangi Māori course.
Kia ora Rach!
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Karakia Timatanga
(opening karakia)
Tukua te wairua kia rere ki ngā taumata
Hei ārahi i a tātou mahi katoa
Me tā tātou whai
i ngā tikanga a kui mā, a koro mā
Kia mau kia ita
Kia kore ai e ngaro
Kia pupuri
Kia whakamaua
Kia tina!
Hui e!
Tāiki e!
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Allow one's spirit to exercise its potential
To guide us in our work
as well as in our pursuit
of our ancestral traditions
Take hold and preserve it
Ensure it is never lost
Hold fast
Secure it
Draw together
Affirm!
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Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi
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We have generously been given $3000 by the Central Baptist Church Trust towards the purchase of a car to support Te Aroha Noa’s whānau practice mahi (hospital and medical appointments, housing interviews, work and income appointments etc)
We are still hoping to raise another $4000 so we can purchase a reliable car, equip it with child restraint seats and put some TANCS sign writing on it.
Donations of $20, $50 and $100 would be hugely appreciated.
See below for how you can donate:
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Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi
With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive
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How can you give to Te Aroha Noa?
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Giving can look different to every person and we always welcome any contribution, whether it is through volunteering your time or helping us by donating some money.
If you are interested in volunteering please come and chat to Marion or Rosa in reception.
If it is money you are able to donate, then it is as easy as selecting Te Aroha Noa community services on your online banking.
Account no 03-0726-0483662-00
Follow it up by sending us a quick email to finance@tearohanoa.org.nz and we can make sure you get the necessary details.
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Of course, you are welcome to just look us up on your online banking, where you can set up a monthly contribution or a one-off payment. Please do email us and let us know as we would love to say thank you and make sure you get your charity tax receipt.
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New Senior Leadership news
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We are delighted to announce that the following people have been appointed to our new Leadership team at Te Aroha Noa.
It is our hope that a the respective skills and attributes of these two leaders will create a vibrant synergy that will continue to develop Te Aroha Noa as a contributor to innovative social practice both in Palmerston North and Aotearoa.
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Chief Executive- Ms Donna MacNicol .
She will commence in mid August 2019. Donna is a former Site Manager of the Palmerston North Oranga Tamariki office and is presently Oranga Tamariki Site Manager of the Napier- Wairoa office. Donna has played a key support role when she was in Palmerston North in assisting Te Aroha Noa to develop innovative responses to marginalised youth and whānau development services. We look forward to Donna in addition to using her considerable experience in social service leadership and management also using her significant knowledge of institutional systems to develop greater collaborative partnerships that will assist rangatahi, whānau and community to greater oranga.
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Deputy Chief Executive- Ms Theresa Chick.
Theresa has previously worked for Te Aroha Noa for 10 years in a variety of roles that have included being a HIPPY Programme Coordinator, an inaugural He Ngakau Noa( Young Women’s Programme) Coordinator, He Ngakau Matua( Teen Parents Learning Hub) Coordinator and Business Manager. She brings a huge amount of embedded knowledge of the values and practices that are infused throughout Te Aroha Noa. Since leaving Te Aroha Noa in 2017 to more fully spend time with her young son she also has had international learning opportunities through presenting at the International Indigenous Peoples Conference in Toronto in 2017 and in studying Social Practice in South Africa in 2018. Theresa has already commenced her position.
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While our financial resources allowed for the appointment of a CEO we are very grateful for the generous funding from a partnership that includes the Todd Foundation that has allowed us to employ our Deputy CEO.
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The renovations are going well on our new health centre so watch this space as we hope to open our doors mid September!
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We hope you have enjoyed this newsletter! It is the first step to getting better communication coming from us all at Te Aroha Noa!
We’d love your help to get better each time, so please do give us your feedback, what could we add? Did you like the mix of stories and news?
Let us know your thoughts, email them to engage@tearohanoa.org.nz
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