Ngā Whākamarama- Service Description

The tools to guide Te Mauri will be:

• Whakapapa
• Pūrakau
• Kaitiakitanga with the kaupapa of Te Wheke woven through all material.

We take the position that a spiritual transformation is required (a transformation from Te Pō to Te Aō) to achieve mauri ora for whānau navigating the treatment of cancer.

We are clear that such a spiritual transformation is provided in Mātauranga Māori through the flow of mana illuminating the journey (Royal, 2009).

Te Mauri Points of difference

• It is a wairua journey
• The intent is to Aki aki te ti o te tangata
• Maintaining the Mana Motuhake of the whānau
• We are reclaiming our Mātauranga Māori
• We are positioning our programme within our pūrakau
• Pūrakau will encourage whanau to gain an understanding of the challenges being faced with a cancer diagnosis from a Māori world view
• Creating a space where healing can occur
• It creates a connection and relationship to the Atua

Whakapā mai- Who to contact for more information

• Either phone (04) 920 1460 and ask for Janis
• Come and see us at Kokiri Marae 7-9 Barnes St, Seaview, Lower Hutt 5010
• Complete the contact form to have someone call you back