Te Hiku Pae Tawhiti Team
Evon Harris
Kaimanaaki Akonga
Ko Puheke te Maunga
Ko Awanui te Awa
Ko Rangaunu te Moana
Ko Kurahaupo te Waka
Ko Pohurihanga te Rangatira
Ko Tuwhakatere te Tangata
Ko Ngai Takoto te Iwi
Ko Wikitoria te Whare Tūpuna
Ko He Au Tona te Wharekai
Ko Waimanoni te Marae
Ko Evon Harris ahau
As a Kaimahi Ākonga on the 10-week Te Pae Tawhiti Programme, my mahi is about walking alongside our Ākonga to support their hauora and journey toward positive change, whether that's stepping into work, study, or simply finding stability.
I help facilitate weekly sessions focused on wellbeing, identity, resilience, and goal setting, while also supporting Ākonga one-on-one where needed.
What makes this programme truly unique is our kaupapa Māori approach, grounded in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and meeting people where they're at.
A big part of that is sharing lunch together each time we meet.
Kai brings people together, it can break down barriers, spark kōrero, and create a sense of connection that many have been missing.
No matter what challenges our Ākonga are carrying, they keep showing up, and that speaks to the safe, supportive, and uplifting space that Te Pae Tawhiti offers.
I feel privileged to be part of this kaupapa, both as a kaimahi and a supporter, helping to uplift our people in Te Hiku.
Julia Makoare
Te Hiku Pae Tawhiti Facilitator
Ngapuhi , Te Rarawa te iwi
Julia Makoare toku ingoa,
Kai Manaaki akonga / Facilitator for Te Hiku Pae Tawhiti Course.
10-week course Tuesday to Thursday three days in class and one day online-Friday.
Te Hiku Pae Tawhiti Course, the objective is to enable people who are registered on a medical benefit in Kaitaia with the Ministry of Social Development to achieve holistic wellbeing whilst being able to progress toward achieving improved personal and professional education and employment outcomes.
Te Hiku Pae Tawhiti is a work readiness support programme. It is delivered using a culturally led holistic model with access to supports, specialist wellbeing and work confidence assistance for participants.
It is underpinned by Maori Developmental Principles that is strengths oriented; it has a holistic focus on participants achieving their full potential and increasing their confidence so that they will achieve positive outcomes.
We don't do deficits or negatives.