The Tongariro Tūrangi Tamaiti Whāngai Trust established to deliver the Tamaiti Whāngai programme launched its holiday programme with outstanding success.

The programme is aimed at increasing the social and cultural well-being of tamariki and rangatahi aged up to 18 years of age and is founded on the concept that “it takes a village to raise a child”. The programme involves youth leadership workshops, sports and cultural activities and is designed to engage young people and build on their strengths and interests.

Te Puni Kōkiri is supporting the programme by advocating for an integrated agency approach for the next three years.