The Impact of Youth Mentoring
Mentoring matters for children of prisoners, who often come from unstable pasts and uncertain futures.
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Jul 6
- 1 min
More Mentors Needed for Children of Prisoners
Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou, a charity supporting the children and families of people in prison, is looking for more mentors for children...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- May 24
- 1 min
Creating Positive Futures: Why Tamariki Need More Support in our Justice System
We need the government to put care plans in place for children when a parent goes to prison.
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- May 17
- 1 min
Pillars and Police Amazing Race event - Preparing Emergency Plans
In the wake of Auckland’s flooding, our community came together to create a plan of action.
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- May 17
- 1 min
Nau mai haere mai to Pillars 2023 Youth Advisory Panel!
The goal of the Youth Advisory Panel is to communicate our rangatahi’s ideas far and wide.
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- May 17
- 1 min
Welcome Tuhi Leef - Pillars new General Manager
We are pleased to welcome Tuhi Leef to Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou as our new General Manager.
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Rangatahi Shine at Pillars First Outdoor Event of the Year
Future All Blacks and Tennis Champs are among our cohort of Pillars young people! Pillars began the day at Counties Manukau Rugby- where...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Pillars Tamariki has Major Academic Success
Tyson, like many Pillars tamariki, has witnessed significant family harm. With dad in and out of prison, Tyson’s mum, after a turbulent...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Mar 1
- 1 min
Pillars Provides Back To School Essentials
Fueling our rangatahi's learning has taken priority in February. Back-to-school snacks, stationery and supermarket vouchers have been...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
2021-2022 Annual Report Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
The Annual Report covers our mahi throughout the year, an overview of our programmes, an introduction to our board and stories from our...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
License Workshop Allows Rangatahi to Prepare for the Future
Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou 4-day workshop ‘Tohu 6’ provides rangatahi with support to acquire what they need to enter the workforce and...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Children of Prisoners Week 2022
Children of people in prison are children of promise and potential. They are bright, courageous, strong, and creative. But instead of...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Pillars Gives Power to Rangatahi Voices with new Kaupapa
We are passionate about the lived experience, ideas, and expertise of our Pillars rangatahi. Our 2022 cohort welcomes: Sharn Te Whiu,...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Pillars Visit From The Parliament of Victoria
Pillars had the privilege of speaking with members of The Parliament of Victoria on their inquiry into children affected by parental...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Strengthening the Whare: Pillars Starts Parenting Programme
Ōtautahi has delivered its first ever parenting programme in line with the Parenting Place called ‘Building Awesome Whānau’. Building...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Pillars Expands our Tamariki and Rangatahi’s Inner Strength and Builds on Mentoring Connections
Providing tamariki and rangatahi with quality mentor relationships has always been a main priority for Pillars. Our most recent mentoring...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
“When the sails are strong a ship has no reason to fear turbulence.”
Pillars has set its sails and continued through waves of lockdowns and community cases. Our whānau has been affected by Covid-19. We are...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Thank You From Pillars!
Pillars Secret Santa’s Make Christmas Special for Kiwi Kids with Whānau in Prison. Happy belated New Year from our Pillars whānau to...
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Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Innovative Ways Mentors Have Stayed Connected During Lockdown
Facetimes with fun filters, Tik-Tok dances, food parcels, activities and games are just some of the fun ways Pillars mentors are...
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