The launch of Te Whānau O Waipareira’s 25 Year Plan is set to go viral
with urban Māori dance sensations JGeeks leading the way.
The hip trio made a special video to coincide with the release of the strategy outlining Waipareira’s vision to continually lift the aspirations of whānau.
JGeeks also compiled a 7 minute interview outlining why they and Waipareira share the same goals for our people.
Whānau Ora Minister Tariana Turia – who couldn’t be
with Waipareira for the launch - also made a
special presentation video.
A strategic platform for Waipareira.
The launch of Te Whānau O Waipareira’s 25 Year Strategic plan was a fusion of the past, the present and the future.
At Whānau Centre, Waipareira’s multi-million dollar West Auckland facility, the next 25 years of the organisation was unveiled by the Board of Trustees.
The plan maps out Waipareira’s pathway ahead, while future proofing the organisation and acknowledging the important role of the Hoani Waititi Marae.
Board chair Josie Smith said Waipareira was an organisation built on big aspirations and dreams for the betterment of the community.
Waipareira is reaching out to indigenous organisations around the world as part of its
25 Year Strategic plan.
The West Auckland Trust signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Families First, a USA organisation that delivers services to the Atlanta, Georgia, community. On Friday, the Board of Waipareira will unveil its blue print for the next 25 years.
Waipareira has for the past 28 years been delivering services to whānau in West Auckland.
Families First, which started in 1890, has also been delivering its services to “ensure the success of children in jeopardy by empowering
families.”
Whānau Tahi – the way of the future.
Whānau Tahi - the development arm of Te Whānau O Waipareira - signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two major players in the global market that could ultimately change the way social services are delivered.
Microsoft New Zealand and Medtech Ltd. confirmed their on-going relationship with the development of the Whānau Tahi Navigator Solution.
The Navigator Solution is built on the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Platform and is integrated with Medtech LTD’s Software System.
Waipareira and Massey University sign MOU.
Te Whānau O Waipareira and Massey University signed an agreement that will benefit whānau long term.
The Trust – the biggest provider of non-Government services in west Auckland - and the university, which has campuses in Auckland, Palmerston North and Wellington, signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will open the door for a wide range of research opportunities.
Waipareira CEO John Tamihere said while it was vital Te Whānau O Waipareira maintained a high standard of service to the community, it also had to keep identifying ways for future developments.
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