Supporting whānau,
strengthening futures

We provide evidence-based and culturally informed services for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau – both through referrals and now direct access with thryv.

Don’t have a referral?

thryv. is Kia Puāwai's fee-for-service programme that offers parenting support and individual child and youth therapy.

Direct access, no referral required

Culturally grounded, evidence-informed care

Online or in-person across Aotearoa

Go to thryv.

Our Kaupapa | Our Mission

We believe our tamariki, rangatahi and
their whānau deserve to thrive.

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Our Manawa

Our manawa - our heart - flows through the fabric of our organisation, in our name, vision, kaupapa, and tikanga. Waka Hourua is the embedded expression of our manawa.

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Waka Hourua

Waka Hourua is a metaphor that guides our strategic journey to integrate te ao Māori and te ao Tauiwi knowledge into all aspects of the way we work. The way we deliver our services for whānau, rangatahi, and tamariki. The way we lead our organisational capability.