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WHY "HARAKEKE"
WHY "HARAKEKE"
Harakeke is the native New Zealand flax plant and represents family, protection, and connection in Māori culture.
Traditionally, the inner leaves of the harakeke are protected and nurtured by the outer leaves, symbolising the importance of care, support, and intergenerational wellbeing within families and communities.
This reflects our belief that strong relationships, emotional wellbeing, and supportive communities play an important role in helping families navigate life, parenting, and connection in a new country.
Our Community
Our Community
Many immigrant families experience unique challenges when adapting to life in New Zealand, including parenting stress, cultural adjustment, language barriers, and intergenerational communication difficulties.
Many parents and caregivers carry significant emotional and practical responsibilities while adjusting to a new culture, often without extended family support or familiar community networks nearby.
Our Approach
Our Approach
We create supportive community spaces through workshops, small-group conversations, and relationship-focused learning experiences.
Our programmes encourage parents, caregivers, and families to strengthen communication, build emotional awareness, and develop healthier ways of connecting with one another.
Our approach is culturally sensitive, practical, and grounded in empathy and community support.
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