by Te Pā | May 8, 2023 | Mana Tangata, Mana Ūkaipō, Mana Whānau
Last month we celebrated our Kahurangi, Vivi Lee, for 40 years of loyal service to Te Pā tangata and whānau. Vivi joined what was then the Prisoners’ Aid and Rehabilitation Society in 1983 and remains a staunch advocate of those people needing our help, to this day....
by Te Pā User | Jun 17, 2022 | Mana Tangata, Mana Ūkaipō
Heartbreakingly, childhood for many Kiwi kids is far removed from a fairy tale. Here, Victoria shares her story of the journey that led her to Te Pā and a bright future. Now 31, Victoria is frank when talking about her childhood. Growing up with a mum who had meth and...
by Te Pā User | May 18, 2022 | Mana Motuhake, Mana Ōrite, Mana Tangata
We are delighted to share that Maia has joined PARS as a Support Administrator in the team she did her placement with. She has kindly shared a bit about the journey that led her to PARS. While her own childhood was immersed in Te Ao Māori and felt blessed, Maia grew...
by Te Pā User | Feb 1, 2022 | Mana Motuhake, Mana Tangata, Mana Ūkaipō
1 February 2023 Te Pā is a proud partner of Share My Super, whose donors help support our Te Ohomai Rangatahi service. This month their blog features another of Te Pā’s services that supports vulnerable children and young people in Aotearoa. Te Pā and the...
by Te Pā User | Feb 12, 2021 | Mana Tangata, Mana Ūkaipō
Ellie is not one to dwell on life’s hardships. While finding themselves behind bars would understandably be demoralising for many, Ellie found positives early on in her time in prison. While it was an admittedly awful experience, what Ellie went through changed her...
by Te Pā User | Feb 5, 2021 | Mana Tangata, Mana Whānau
Henare is a warm, friendly guy in his early-50’s who laughs easily and often. Son to “the most wonderful and loving parents”, big brother to five siblings, beloved dad to eight kids including three whāngai, and proud koro to 22 mokopuna; he’s a hard worker with a big...
