Kia ora team! This year is disappearing quicker than a packet of Tim Tams… We had some robust kōrero (conversation) at the Understanding National Care Standards Training in Christchurch last month. There were three members of the Oranga Tamariki Care Team in...

Tēnā koutou everyone, Things will hopefully start feeling less wintery soon – but while we’re indoors you can keep warm at one of our upcoming Trainings... I’m excited to be delivering newly developed material on “Identity & Belonging” and “Legal Information” –...

Kia ora everyone, How are you doing? Winter hasn’t waited while we’ve been warm and cozy in our homes, has it! Workshops are back in Term 3 – yay! Take a look at our training calendar to see what’s coming up near you. Our poll on Facebook showed we’re all looking...

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, Well Canterbury, we’ve had another of many chances to adapt! In 10 years we’ve navigated a number of really tough situations, and while we might be somewhat weary – we’re adapting well again.There’s an...

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all, The last few weeks have been memorable for so many reasons. While nationally we’re experiencing the same lockdown/rāhui, each household experiences very personal variations. Your own unique ‘blend’ of...

Ngā mihi mahana ki a koutou katoa / Warm greetings to you all This month, I’m writing this from my postage-stamp-sized home office!  I won’t bombard you with a spiel about the current state of things – in fact in our family we are aiming to have Coronavirus-free...