Tama-Ariki
Children First, Always.
A community-led initiative dedicated to the wellbeing of tamariki and whānau in Whangārei and Te Kaipara.
Tamariki Are Taonga
They carry the mauri of our tūpuna and are the mana of our future. This kaupapa is Māori-led, grounded in tikanga and whakapapa — and it is for all tamariki and whānau, regardless of ethnicity.
We believe community holds the heart and the answers for our tamariki. Learn how we work alongside whānau to create safe, thriving futures.
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Ngā Tūhono
Founding Organisation
Tama-Ariki is its own kaupapa, with its own voice and direction — developed and supported by Tai Timu Tai Pari.
Working in partnership with Oranga Tamariki and other agencies and community providers, Tama-Ariki is part of a wider network of people and organisations enabling change for tamariki and whānau in Whangārei and Te Kaipara.