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.

“We want to see our tamariki and rangatahi achieving and go on to become positive role models for their whānau,” Josie said.

“It is the duty of Te Whānau O Waipareira to ensure whānau becomes the champions of their destiny.”

Waipareira CEO John Tamihere said partnerships and new relationships with the Waitemata DHB, Massey University, Microsoft NZ, Medtech NZ and the Atlanta-based Families First organisation will ensure Te Whānau O Waipareira remains at the leading edge of service delivery.

“As an organisation, we could not have asked for better partnerships for our future developments,” John said.

“Plus this is a Board, who can see where our future lies.

“We will never forget our past but we must also safeguard for the future of our tamariki.

“If they succeed, then we all succeed as a community.”

John also paid tribute to representatives from key government agencies who already have a relationship and support Waipareira.

The launch took on a futuristic aspect with a special presentation video made by urban Māori sensations and the soon-to-be global giants JGeeks.

That video is now available on the Waipareira website, the Te Whānau O Waipareira Facebook page and also its YouTube page.

Whānau Ora Minister Tariana Turia also made a special appearance at the launch via video.

“I’ve been thinking about Waipareira and the huge amount of work you are doing in the community,” the Minister said.

“Despite all of the criticism, despite the role that government has played – in some ways undermining the work you are doing, you have still gone on, you have still been successful and what you are doing is something that all of us should be doing in the community.

“I believe that Waipareira has been a beacon of hope for many, many families in your community,” the Māori Party co-leader said.

Waipareira is reaching out to indigenous organisations around the world as part of its 25 Year Strategic plan.

The West Auckland Trust today signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Families First, a USA organisation that delivers services to the Georgia, Atlanta community.

Tomorrow 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.”

To mark today’s MoU signing, Families First CEO Kim Anderson and executive Christy Winter travelled to New Zealand.

Waipareira CEO John Tamihere said the kaupapa (philosophy) of Whānau Waipareira and Families First were similar and a formal relationship would be beneficial to both organisations.

“Waipareira is about delivering quality outcomes to the whānau,” John said.

“That’s the same kaupapa as Families First, and I welcome the on-going relationship our organisations will have moving forward.

“Reaching out to indigenous peoples around the world can only help whether it is best practice or dealing with difficulties.”

Kim, who only arrived in New Zealand a few days prior to the launch, said signing an international relationship is a major milestone for both organisations.

“We are formally establishing this partnership to support the development and implementation of best practices in measuring, evaluating and delivering outcomes-based services,” Kim said.

“It’s about the success and self sufficiency of individuals, families/whanau and communities in both metropolitan Atlanta and New Zealand as well as to foster international sharing and learning.

“Families First and Te Whānau O Waipareira will establish mechanisms for their respective staffs to collaborate and share best practices and outcomes in an effort to advance their mutual goal of empowering families and enhancing their self sufficiency, capacity, growth, resilience and leadership.

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.

Today, 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 CEO John Tamihere said the special relationship Whānau Tahi has with Microsoft and Medtech would give Waipareira an edge in data collection, solutions and analysis.

“Waipareira has invested a considerable amount in the development of the Whānau Tahi Navigator system,” John said.

“With the help and support of Microsoft and Medtech, this will enable Waipareira to keep looking for solutions, which can only be beneficial for whānau."

Microsoft New Zealand managing director Paul Muckleston said his organisation was wrapt to be associated with Waipareira, who are not afraid to think outside the square.

“Microsoft is pleased to see our platform being used in such an innovative and worthy way to bring about much good in the community,” Paul said.

“We are continually innovating and the tools we develop will underpin Waipareira’s key capabilities to achieve their strategy and we congratulate the Waipareira Board for their vision and foresight as expressed in their 25 Year Strategy.”

Medtech executive director Russell Clarke agreed.

Medtech, the leading platform in New Zealand GP clinics, is continually looking at more efficient ways to operate.

“We see great synergies in having our two systems working together for whānau and we’re glad to be here supporting the launch of Waipareira’s 25 Year strategic plans.” Russell said.

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