“I got pulled up by the police because I wasn’t wearing my seat belt. I was referred to Te Pae Oranga by the police to help me get support with a learners License. Te Pae Oranga supported me in getting my license and helped with all the paperwork"

“The reason I required the Te Pae Oranga Service was for them to help me get my License. Te Pae Oranga helped with arranging my appointments and paperwork to get my license. Would I recommend Te Pae Oranga as they help in spots where other people can’t . With their help I have gained my license. “

“I’ve enjoyed learning more about the space I look at every day and the stories behind this land. Te Ihu Waka has given me a stepping stone to where I can start looking towards the future. I would recommend this wānanga to whānau who want to find out who they are but dont have anyone to ask.

“ Everyone in this area should eventually learn this [Kaupapa]. It gives 100% sense of belonging I will pass this information on to my children. Te Ihu Waka gives me encouragement to find out more about my surroundings, where I’m from, and the land I walk on.”

“The reason for me wanting support was, I was in a really hard time in my life and needed help to get my life back on track, my partner at the time had someone supporting her from the service and decided to take the opportunity to reach out and ask for support.” Whānau Wellbeing Youth Mentoring has supported me with my court case, Whānau Wellbeing Youth Mentor kept me motivated and focused to get my plan done and out of the court system while also helping me with advice about life, relationship advice and being able to navigate through life and approach difficult situations in a healthy way.”I would recommend the service to anyone who feels that they want/need support with life getting overwhelming or just wanting someone to talk to and remind you that you are on the right path and doing the right thing to help you reach your goals and aspirations to become the best version of yourself.”