MANA AKE

STRONGER FOR TOMORROW

Enhancing wellbeing and positive mental health for children in School years 1-8 across Hastings & Central Hawke's Bay.

What is Mana Ake?

Mana Ake is all about lifting the Mana of our primary and intermediate-aged tamariki in an upward direction, helping them over come circumstances that impact on their wellbeing or mental health.

What does Mana Ake do?

Mana Ake kaimahi (workers) can help children learn skills such as coping with change or challenges, managing their emotions, building positive relationships or overcoming grief and loss. 
They:

• Support teachers to deliver classroom programmes that promote wellbeing;
• Work with children and their whānau at home and/or at school;
• Connect schools and whānau to community resources that enhance wellbeing.

 

How can children get support from Mana Ake?

You can talk to your child’s teacher, or a member of the school staff, to check if Mana Ake is the right service to support your child. If your child does not currently attend a school, you can request support from Mana Ake directly at: mana.ake@ttoh.iwi.nz 

What people say about Mana Ake?

"Our tamariki have really enjoyed their time with Mana Ake. I have appreciated the way the team has taken the time to understand how things work at our Kura. They have been responsive, using the insights I shared to ensure their approach aligns with the Kaupapa of our Kura and the needs of our tamariki. The support they provide is meaningful and has had a positive impact on the wellbeing of our tamariki.” - Principal Omahu School 

“We appreciate the manaakitanga shown and the focus on relationship development’ - Principal Omakere Schoo

For more information about Mana Ake:

Talk: to a member of staff at your child’s school 

Email: mana.ake@ttoh.iwi.nz

Call: 0800TAIWHENUA OR (06) 871 5350

Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia ō tātou mahi
Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.