To grow, to flourish, to prosper
To grow, to flourish, to prosper
About us
Kia Puāwai
Kia Puāwai has the wellbeing of people at its heart, and our team is collectively focused on a shared vision to help improve the lives of tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau across Aotearoa.
Through our therapy, care, support and mentor services we walk alongside individuals and whānau to help them grow and flourish.
Our name Kia Puāwai is a taonga, gifted to our organisation nearly two decades ago. It is derived from a tongikura (saying) by Princess Te Puea Hērangi, a notable ariki and woman of influence.
"I te ohonga ake o taku moemoeā,
ko te puāwaitanga o te whakaaro."
"When I awaken from my sleep,
my dreams shall be realised."
Our haerenga
Kia Puāwai’s journey began in 1997.
Today, our therapists, practitioners, coaches and caregivers continue to make a significant difference in the lives of tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and their communities throughout Aotearoa – helping them grow, flourish and thrive.
Our Whakakitenga | Our Vision
Kia Tupu, Kia Hua, Kia Puāwai
To Grow, To Flourish, To Prosper
Our Tikanga | Our Values
aroha, manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, wairuatanga
Our Kaupapa | Our Mission
We believe our tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau deserve to thrive.
We draw from te ao Māori and te ao Tauiwi knowledge to strengthen wellbeing, mana and wairua.
Our Manawa
We draw on the knowledge, expertise, and passions of people from all sectors and backgrounds
Celebrating diversity
We have a highly skilled and passionate team of kaimahi and caregivers who come from a range of backgrounds, cultures, and disciplines. We seek out and celebrate a depth and richness of diversity of experiences, knowledge, world views, and individual differences as we believe this strengthens our collective mahi.
All corners of our organisation – our policies, procedures and processes – are Rainbow inclusive, and we are proudly Rainbow Tick accredited.
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Kia Puāwai proudly supports the Rainbow community
Our kaimahi support and celebrate all peoples’ sexualities and gender identities. Kia Puāwai is a safe and inclusive place where kaimahi can be their true selves and can connect for support.
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