Your Navigators.

Meet the dedicated members of our welfare unit and learn about their roles and responsibilities.

TIA HOKIANGA

SAGE MIHAKA

CHAD PUNA

Kaiārahi Lead - Community Navigator Lead

Kaiārahi - Community Navigator

Kaiārahi - Community Navigator

NAVIGATORS

Their Role

Kaiārahi/Community Navigators provide connections and direct support to whānau who have been impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle within the Ōmahu and surrounding communities. Kaiārahi/Community Navigators support individuals and whānau by linking them to integrated internal and external wrap-around services.

These wrap-around services include assisting whanau through advocacy and information and with accessing other wider services (i.e. housing, employment, insurance, counselling, HDC, HBRC) as well as alleviate mental distress and trauma to whānau and deliver community led recovery efforts to lift the morale & spirit of whānau and the wider community.

The role of the Kaiārahi/Community Navigators is to help whānau navigate the complexities of accessing these services and to ensure that they receive the support they need to get back on their feet.

NAVIGATORS

Their Focus

Our kaimahi are always working hard to support and uplift whanau. With previous successful events like the Kids Halloween event, Quiz night, Whānau Community Xmas Day, and Xmas Hampers, there's always something happening or in the works to help lift the morale of the community.

Currently, the focus is on whanau welfare checks and keeping the community informed with regular updates. Te Kupenga Hauora will be visiting weekly to offer free support and advice. Looking to the future, we have some exciting plans in the works.

A Wāhine programme and Rangatahi programme will be starting in early February, providing spaces for women and young people to connect and grow. The 1-year anniversary event will also be a time to gather, connect, mourn and celebrate all that has happened so far. Finally, regular whānau welfare check-ins will continue to be a priority, ensuring that everyone in the community is supported and cared for.

We were honored to be able to provide Christmas kai hampers to our flood affected whānau as well as host our whānau on our Whānau Xmas day! First starting at Runanga Marae for our Xmas Carnival and then at Ōmahu Marae for our gift giving and Xmas hākari. All photos from the day can be found on our facebook page.

Piringa Hapū

Christmas Highlights