Tō mātou kaupapa Our purpose

Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent

The te reo Māori version of our purpose statement is a figurative translation of the English language version and reflects our overarching purpose of caring for people, whānau and families, communities and all New Zealanders.

Manaaki Tangata, Manaaki Whānau sits at the heart of Te Pae Tawhiti – Our Future and what we do as an organisation. Our purpose emphasises our commitment to all New Zealanders. It highlights the importance of ensuring the people, whānau and families we serve remain the focus of this support and the essence of the work we do.

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