A significant milestone has been reached for Te Tai Poutini with the announcement of a partnership between Whare Manaaki o te Tai Poutini and Maataa Waka ki Poutini. This collaboration promises to bolster community support while strengthening connections among Māori, Pasifika, and wider West Coast whānau.
Maataa Waka ki Poutini brings invaluable leadership and strategic expertise to the partnership, aiming to build on the incredible foundation already laid by the team and whaanau at Whare Manaaki. Their work has created a strong platform for further growth and connection, and this partnership seeks to continue that legacy.
Both organizations share deeply rooted values of manaakitanga (hospitality and care), whanaungatanga (building relationships), and kotahitanga (unity). This alignment creates a foundation for impactful, sustainable efforts to address the diverse needs of the region.
Both organizations are backed by the generous contributions of local, regional and national partners, reflecting the collective commitment to Te Tai Poutini’s development.
— written by mātāwaka ki Poutini