Ngā Kaimahi

Jeremy Tumoana

Ko Horouta me Mātaatua ōku Waka

Ko Maungahaumi me Taiarahia ngā Maunga

Ko Waipaua me Ōhinemataroa ngā Awa

Ko Te Aitanga ā Māhaki me Ngai Tūhoe ōku Iwi

Ko Jeremy Tumoana ahau.

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I feel absolutely privileged to hold my role as Kaiwhakahaere of our Trust, and to hold the ahi kaa on behalf of my predecessors of leaders and Rangatira among our Māori community, and to be able to work with our fantastic team of kaimahi who work tirelessly to support our whānau whanui ō Te Awakairangi. I have worked in Mental Health and Addiction for over 20 years, and I have broad management experience, working in a wide range of sectors including the Ministry of Health, General Practice, DHB Health management, Philanthropy, and community and education sectors.

My most recent role was 6 years working as Regional Portfolio Manager MH&A Central Region. My vision is for our whānau service network is “te tipu haere tahi” or “growing our shared capability together” to support our whānau and kaumatua now, and to build better futures for our rangatahi and mokopuna. Mauri ora!

Timothy Napela Shay

Ko Kauai te Moutere no Hawaii
Ko Nounou te Maunga
Ko Wailua te awa, me Moananuiākea ahau

Ko Lihue taku tūrangawaewae

No te Ohana Napoleon

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I became a resident of New Zealand in May of 2000.

I completed my Science Degree: Addiction Studies at Diablo Valley Jr College in California and received my Post Grad Cert in Mental Health and Addictions from Auckland University of Technology, 

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I began my employment at Te Paepae Ārahi in September of 2013 where I began working as a AOD Counsellor and facilitator of the Impaired Drivers Awareness Course.

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Over the years I've been a part of many peoples journeys though this organisation, supporting and assisting them to realise their own potential, inspiring hope and change.

 

Charlotte Te Kira

Ko Hikurangi me Pureora ngā Maunga

Ko Waiapu me Waimiha/Waipa ngā Awa

Ko Nukutaememeha me Tainui ngā waka

Ko Mangahanea me Mangapeehi ngā Marae

Ko Hinetāpora me Rereahu nga Whare Tipuna

Ko Uepohatu me Rereahu Nga Hapu

Ko Ngāti Porou me Ngāti Maniapoto Nga Iwi

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My role is that of the Kaikanohi kitea, welcoming whānau into our space and to manaaki tangata, Among the many potae I wear in this space, my priorities are financial adminstration and helping with the background operations of the organisation.

I have over 20 years experience of working within customer service, I owe these skills to my time spent with Whānau and the Marae.

Debbie-Lee Robinson

Ko Te Mahuhu Ki Te Rangi te Waka,

Ko Tokatoka te Maunga,

Ko Arapaoa te Awa,

Ko Kaipara te Moana,

Ko Ngāti Whātua te Iwi,

Ko Te Uri O Te Hau te Hapu,

Ko Waihaua te Marae,

I was born and raised in Taita, Lower Hutt.

My role at Te Paepae Ārahi is to support our kaiwhakahaere, management team and board by organizing and ensuring efficient operations within the workplace.

I am passionate about our Hutt Valley whānau being supported through Kaupapa māori and couldn’t think of a better place for that than here at Te Paepae Ārahi.

In my spare time I love hanging out with my whānau, diving, 4WDing and gaming.

Tiipene Babbington

He uri o Ngāti Porou mē Ngāti Tuwharetoa ahau nei rā te mihi ki ōku mātua e moe ki te kainga tūturu o tātou tīpuna.

I was born in Te Awakairangi to a carpenter and a telephone exchange operator, and raised in Rānui, Waitakere in West Auckland which is known globally for it's wines, the bush and it's beaches. 

I moved my family to Wellington in January of 2020 to support my wife into new mahi. I've worked in Mental Health for the past 31 years, and in addictions for the past 4 years.

I'm a Pāpa and a Dad, a Koro and husband. 

One of my greatest enjoyments in life is jamming music with friends and family, and especially in my work, where the greatest reward is witnessing positive social and spiritual shifts through music. In that capacity, I am currently a program lead for our music program, and I am a community support worker. I welcome positive vibrations and provide an opportunity for fun in our very welcoming environment.

Noreira, he mihi nui ki a koutou.

Kei te pai, don't be shy.

Tēnā tātou katoa. 

Nicole Gilbert

Ko Pekapeka te Maunga

Ko Rangitikei te Awa

Ko Tainui te Waka

Ko Poupatate te Marae

Ko Ngati Pikiahuwaewae te Hapu

Ko Ngati Tuwharetoa me Ngati Raukawa ki te Tonga ngā Iwi.

Ko Nicole Gilbert tōku ingoa

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I was born and raised in Wainuiomata (the hidden gem in Wellington) I have worked for Te Paepae Arahi for the past 5 years and I currently work in the community as a kaitautoko. My role is to support whanau and tangata whaiora to achieve their aspirations and goals. I draw on my own experiences and provide hope when whanau and tangata whaiora need it. In my spare time I enjoy baking, spending time with my whanau, and going to the gym.

Gretchen Murray

Ko Pukemokimoki te Maunga

Ko Te Whanga o Ruawharo te Moana

Ko Tākitimu te Waka

Ko Ngāti Kahungunu te Iwi

Kia Ora,

I am from Ōtautahi (Christchurch) with whakapapa links to Ahuriri (Napier).

I have had a twenty-year career as a registered Nurse. I’m passionate about empowering people living with mental health challenges. In 2020, I commenced working in the Alcohol and Other Drug sector.

I draw from my wealth of clinical knowledge, my practical life skills & experiences, and therapeutic interventions. I also practice as a DAPAANZ (Drug and Alcohol Practitioners’ Association Aotearoa New Zealand) registered Supervisor.

Natasha Morgan

Ko Marotiri, ko Pōhue ōku Maunga

Ko Mangahauini, ko Koukourarata ōku Awa

Ko Tuatini, ko Puare ōku Marae

Ko Te whānau a Ruataupare ki tokumaru, ko Ngāti Huakai ōku Hapū

Ko Ngāti Porou, ko Kaitahu ōku Iwi.

Ko Tash Morgan tōku ingoa.

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I have worked as a community support worker within Te Awakairangi for the past eight years, specialising in mental health and general hauora support and facilitating peer support groups.

I completed a diploma in Te reo Māori, I'm passionate about supporting whānau through 'Oranga Tonutanga' (Continued wellbeing) strategies using te ao maori practices.

Imogen Goldsmith

Ko Airangai ko Ingarangi

Te whakapaparanga mai

Engari Te Tangata Tiriti ahau.

Ko Tapu te Ranga (Island Bay) te whenua tupu

Ko Te Whanganui a Tara te kainga toku whānau

Kei Te Awakairangi au e noho ana

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I have been a registered social worker and mental health clinician here at Te Paepae Arahi since 2020 and love our team! I whakamana tangata whaiora and their whānau to pursue their own hauora goals in the context of a safe and collaborative healing relationship. In my mahi I am informed by the following models of practice: Te Ara Whakamana, Te Whare Tapa Wha, Powhiri Poutama, Motivational Interviewing, Solutions focused therapy, Self Compassion, Parts work/internal family systems and mindfulness.

I'm a graduate of the Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy Training Program and am working towards certification as a Hakomi Paychotherapy practitioner.

Elaine Davoren

Ko Maungahaumi te Maunga

Ko Mangatu te Awa

Ko Horouta te Waka

Ko Te Ai-tanga-Mahaki te Iwi

Ko Mangatu te Marae

Ko Elaine Davoren toku Ingoa

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I am a Kaitautoko community support worker, currently working within Access and Choice. I also co-facilitate Whainga Te Whirikōka (Women’s Group).

I completed my degree in Social work, which led me to working in schools and alternate education as a social worker. I worked alongside whanau with Intellectual and physical disabilities at Community Connections Services for 11 years.

I have now worked at Te Paepae Ārahi for 2 years and I enjoy it, challenges and all.

Kayde Wallace

Ko Tokomaru te Waka

Ko Taranaki te Maunga 

Ko Waiongana te Awa

Ko Te Āti Awa te Iwi

Ko Puketapu te Hapu

Ko Muru Raupatu te Marae

Ko Te Whiti o Rongonmai te Tupuna

Ko Kayde Titapu Warahi ahau

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I am passionate about helping rangatahi in our community, a tīnana, a Wairua, a whānau, a hinengaro hoki.

I help facilitate kauapapa within kura and alternate education thoughout Te Awakairangi Naenae, Taita, Hutt Valley High and Hutt Valley Activity Center.

We utilize te ao Māori and our taiao to help re-indiginize and give help and hope to our rangatahi.

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I currently lead the Tangaroawhakamautai and Whakaohowairua Rangatahi programs as part of Ngā Kete Aronui.

Naphtali S Leau

Ko Pukeatua te Māunga

Ko Raukawa te Moana

Ko Laumoso’oi te Waka

Ko Siumu and Faleasiu tōku Iwi

Ko Sa’aga tōku Hapū

Nō Hamoa ahau

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Im proud to call Te Paepae Ārahi my whare of mahi or fale tautua. Going onto 3 years now as a Kaitautoko working within Access and Choice the Housing portfolio and lead of our Toka Tu Moana dive program.

Led by my Faith and Wairua, it’s an honor and privilege to be apart of a team who empower our rangatahi and our community by encouraging and giving them hope on their journey. Love my sports, coaching youth teams in Rugby and League and being in the Moana is my reset

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Colossians 3:23-24:'Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart'

Rohan Gear

I whānau mai au i Poneke

I tipu ake au i Wairarapa

He toko rua aku tamariki

Ko Taratahi tōku maunga

Ko Whareama tōku awa

I first engaged with Te Paepae Ārahi in may of 2020 where I began attending Te Rōpu Tane.  I then began volunteering as part of the Kaibosh team a year later, quickly realising that I wanted to partake in a more active role, so when I was offered a full time position as a Kaitautoko I jumped at the opportunity.

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Life's experiences and help from Te Paepae Ārahi have given me the tools to become a better father. I now support others with parenting, I help by equipping them with the tools and  means to become better parents also.

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I co-facilitate the Men's group weekly and I am an active member of the Te Paepae Ārahi Board of Trustee's as a Tangata Whaiora Representative.

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'Kia ū ki te pai, kia whai hua ai'

Hold on to what is good, and good things will follow.

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Lania Whatuira

I te taha o tōku Pāpā

Ko Whakapūnake te Maunga

Ko Takitimu te Waka

Ko Te Wairoa Hōpūpū Hōnengenenge Mātangi Rau te Awa

Ko Ngāti Kurupakiaka te Hapū

Ko Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairoa te Iwi

Ki te taha o tōku Māmā

He piko he taniwha ko Waikato te Awa

Ko Ngāti Wairere te Hapū

Ko Tainui te iwi

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Qualified Kaitiaki of Bi-cultural Professional Supervision and Addictions & Counselling.

I am committed to fostering and nurturing transformative change and holistic well-being for tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

Having developed an indigenous applied practice and model “Te Au ō Whatuira:”,  my purpose is to seamlessly integrating wairuatanga, theory, and practice to ignite māramatanga and mauri ora!

Te Aramoana Brady

Ko Ruawāhia te Maunga

Ko Te Awa o Te Atua te Puna Wai

Ko Ngāti Rangitihi te Iwi

Ko Ngāti Mahi te Hapū

Ko Rangiaohia te Marae

Ko Te Arawa te Waka

Nō Te Moana a Toi ahau

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I joined Te Paepae Ārahi Trust in 2023 as a Kaitautoko for rangatahi.

Prior to Te Paepae Ārahi Trust, I was based in Kawerau at Tūwharetoa Ki Kawerau Hauora, where it all began for me. During my tenure at TKKH, I supported the company with cultural tikanga and kawa to uphold principles of Kaupapa Māori approaches. Furthermore, to apply holistically the principles of - MAURI - WAIRUA - TIKANGA - KAWA - TAPU through the medium of Māori cultural settings.

"He māori ahau e noho māori nei i toku ao māori"

I am of māori lineage living in my own māori world.

Jhansi Hawkins

Ko Nga Waka a Kupe te Māunga

Ko Ruamahanga te Awa

Ko Taki Timu te Waka

Ko Hau Ariki te Marae

Ko Ngati Kahungunu o Wairarapa me Wairoa ōku Iwi

Ko Ngati Pahauwera tōku Hapū

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I grew up in Lower Hutt, Wellington, which has instilled my deep appreciation for community and culture. I achieved my Bachelor of Social Work from Otago University which has supported my passion for bettering the lives of my people and community.

I bring to the table not just passion and hard work, but also an eagerness to continuously grow within the realm of Kaupapa Māori. My role alongside my team, is to support the wellbeing of the Rangatahi within our communities, to uplift and support the development of our future generations.

Hinu Tekira

I te taha o tōku Pāpā

Ko Hikurangi te Maunga

Ko Waiapu te Awa

Ko Horouta te Waka

Ko Te Ao Tāwarirangi te Marae

Ko Ngāti Porou te Iwi

I te taha o tōku Māmā

Ko Taranaki te Maunga

Ko Waingongoro te Awa

Ko Aotea te Waka

Ko Manaia te Haukāinga

Ko Nga Ruahine te Iwi

I have worked in the kaumātua, rangatahi and disability arena for most of my working career, and more recently I undertook an admin role while I completed my Bachelor of Social Work Degree. Upon completion of my degree, my journey led me to Te Paepae Ārahi where I have an opportunity to work with in a Kaupapa Māori space, which has allowed me to bring my Te Aō Māori worldview and lived experiences together when working alongside whānau.   

Jason Meads

Ko Ruapehu te māunga

Ko Manawatu te awa

Nō Manawatu ahau

Ko Meads tōku whānau

Ko Jason tōku ingoa

Kia Ora, I am from Manawatu, but moved to Pōneke in my early teens.

I have a deep passion for assisting whānau to reach thier potential whom may have Alcohol other Drug (AOD) or mental health challenges.

I have a lived experience narrative and vast array of life skills which assist me in this area as well as a deep passion for learning.

I am currently in my second year of Te Taketake and love mixing different holistic models of care to best help whānau navigate their individual journeys.

Rolando Jakob

Ko Pukeatua te Maunga

Ko Te Awakairangi te Awa

Ko Waterman te Waka

He uri ahau no Hrvatski

Mai i te whanau Jakob
 

I was raised in Wainuiomata and have Croatian heritage. My family have lived in Te Awakairangi for over 50 years.

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I completed my Bachelor of Counselling and Addiction Practice degree in 2021 and now work as a Counsellor for Te Paepae Ārahi. I also have lived experience, which motivates me to support others experiencing mental health and addiction challenges.

I am trauma certified and utilise a multi-modal therapeutic approach through a Te Whare Tapa Wha lens.
 

Mauri ora!

Andre Wihongi

Ko Hikurangi Taku Maunga.

Ko Kaikou Tōku Awa.

Ko Eparaima Makapi Tōku Marae

Ko Ngati Hine Tōku Hapu.

Ko Ngapuhi Tonu Tōku Iwi.

Ko Hape Wihongi Tōku Papa.

Ko Monica Mataiaha Tōku Māmā.

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My role is that of a Peer Support Kaitautoko at Te Paepae Ārahi. I have lived experience and knowledge of Mental Health and Addiction issues.  This years I plan to study Te Reo Māori and Social Work this year.

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I love being in group spaces, I help co-facilitate group sessions at Bridge program in Newtown. I've learned a lot about who I am, and what I'm supposed to do with my life. I'm meant to help people in as many ways as I can, I have a clear pathway.

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The secret to living is giving. Be the best version of your self everyday. Have gratitude for everything good and bad. Love life, not live life. Tau,Tika,Pono,Aroha.

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Noreira!

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Tenā koutou, tenā koutou, tenā koutou katoa!

Iliam Matthews

No Netherlands, Wales and Ireland toku whakapapa

Ko Matthews, Ko Swagerman toku whānau.

I tipu mai a i runga o te motu matua me Te Ika-a-Māui

Kia Ora, I am from Te Awa Kairangi Ki Tai (Lower Hutt) with whakapapa links to the Netherlands, Ireland and Wales.
 

I am beginning my career in Mental Health and Addictions with Te Paepae Ārahi, whilst I complete my third year of studies in Counselling and Addictions at Whitireia.

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I am passionate about empowering our whaiora to make informed decisions on their health and wellbeing.

Karaiti Wainohu-Bird

Ko Whakapunake tōku Maunga

Ko Waiau tōku Awa

Ko Takitimu tōku Waka

Ko Ngai Tamaterangi me Pahauwera ōku Hapu

Ko Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa tōku Iwi.

I was born and raised in the Hawkes bay, I completed my formal training as a Counselor and then completed the Applied Addictions Counseling program at Te Taketake.

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I began working at Te Paepae Arahi in April 2023.

I have now worked in the Addictions and Mental health sector for over 10 years, where I began working with Rangatahi then eventually working with whānau of all ages. In my spare time, I enjoy watching Shortland Street, and op shopping.
 

'Te haaro o te kahu ki tuawhakararere'

'View the future with the insight of a hawk'.

Tawake Pirihi-Clarke

Ko Te Arawa te Waka

Ko Makatiti te Maunga

Ko Te Roto i Kataina e te Rangitakaroro te Awa

Ko Ngati Tarawhai te Iwi

Ko Ngati Hinemihi te hapū

Ko Hinemihi te Whare Tupuna

Ko Hinewai te Wharekai

Ko te Paparere-o-Ratorua te marae atea

Ko Tawake Te Kurapa Xavier Pirihi-Clarke tōku ingoa

Kia ora e te whānau , ko Tawake tōku ingoa he uri ahau no Te Arawa, mai Maketū ki maunga Tongariro, mai ngā kurī a whārei ki Tihirau. I am a Kaimahi in the Rangatahi Team. I bring a lot of mātauranga Māori to the team. I love working with our rangitahi helping to educate them with a Te Ao Māori view. Seeing the changes in our Rangatahi is the best feeling for the mahi we do, we hope to make them a better person in and out of kura.

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'Whāia te mātauranga hei oranga mō koutou'

Seek after learning for the sake of your well being.

Eric Cresswell

Ko Te Korapa me Pōhatu tōku Maunga

Ko Te Matatere me Tauranga ngā Awa

Ko Mātaatua me Nukutere ngā Waka

Ko Tūhoe te Iwi no ngā hapu o Te Whakatāne me Ngāti Raka

Ko taku Turangawaewae te Waimana Kaaku

Ko Tātaiāhape me Tauānui ngā Marae

No ngā whanau Te Pou, Boynton me Hiakita taku whānau

I've been a part of Te Paepae Ārahi Trust since 2016, my first role was as a rangatahi support worker delivering the ''Whaia te Angitū' program to secondary schools in the Wairarapa. I was encouraged by Nita Kirapeti to complete a Bachelors of Applied Management through Capable NZ, Otago University, I graduated in 2018, where I took on the role as acting interim Manager. I left in 2020 and returned to Te Paepae Ārahi in 2022 in my current role as Kaiwhakahaere Rauemi, but my potae covers a range of duties.

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I'm proud to be a part of this organisations journey, witnessing the transformations and triumphs of the many whānau who've been through this service.

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Ka mau te wehi!