Nau mai, haere mai. We are committed to using a practice approach that is relational, inclusive and restorative with the tamariki, whānau, communities and partners we work with.
Learn more about our practice approach and the tools we're using by clicking on the different areas of the tohu image or by clicking on the text.
Other information:
Our practice approach tools and resources
Te Toka Tūmoana – background papers
Our practice approach
Our practice approach is framed by te Tiriti o Waitangi, supported by a mana-enhancing paradigm for practice, and draws from Te Ao Māori principles of oranga.
Practice framework
Our practice framework helps us make sense of and organise our practice within the context of our role in statutory child protection and youth justice in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Toka Tūmoana
Te Toka Tūmoana is being developed and tested as a practice model that builds on the integrity and distinctness of Māori beliefs and practices to advance the oranga of tamariki/mokopuna.
Mana tamaiti
This Te Ao Māori principle is key to our mahi and one of our three pou.
Whakapapa
This Te Ao Māori principle is key to our mahi and our central pou.
Whanaungatanga
This Te Ao Māori principle is key to our mahi and one of our three pou.