The community of Kaiti in Tūranganui a Kiwa have ousted the pokie machines from the Kaiti Mall. Tuta Ngarimu, manager of the Ka Pai Kaiti Trust, says the battle has been won but the war on pokies continues.
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Cycling for tamariki challenge passes halfway mark
Mana Williams-Eade's quest continues as he strives to pedal on a stationary bike for 6,300 minutes, a minute for every child in care in Aotearoa.
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Nuri whānau nurture te reo in the home
The Nuri whānau of Te Arawa are part of the reo evolution movement with more than four generations speaking te reo Māori. They hope to nurture and hold fast to the language taught within their home.
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TAHUA 2018: Kaumātua caring for their uri
Grandparents on a benefit raising grandchildren will get a helping hand in this budget with $104.9mil going towards a clothing allowance. But one grandmother says the help has come too late.
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NewsChildren's Commissioner calls for revamp
The Children's Commissioner is calling for a significant change and improvement in the way Family Group Conferences (FGCs) are conducted. Specific areas in need of development include the care and protection, youth justice, greater involvement of whānau, hapū and iwi groups.
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Units highlight whānau importance in mental health recovery
Whānau now have a place to stay when visiting rangatahi receiving mental health support in Porirua.
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Native Affairs- Being a Dad Inside Prison
Over 20,000 Kiwi kids have at least one parent serving time in New Zealand prisons. Native Affairs was given exclusive access to a unique pilot programme being trialled inside the Northland Regional Prison in Ngāwhā, where fathers are being encouraged to be good dads.
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New drop-in centre offers kai to needy in Rotorua
A new drop-in centre has opened in the heart of Rotorua City to provide free meals, clothing and social services to those in need. So far, the response has been overwhelming.
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Code of conduct needed for vulnerable whānau – Housing Advocate
A south Auckland housing advocate is calling for the introduction of a code of conduct for private landlords and more focus to be put on affordable housing.
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Some whānau are falling between the gaps of service providers
After a successful month with the Kōanga Festival, Te Pou Theatre in West Auckland decided to re-invest their humble profits back into the community.
