Our Stories & Kōrero

A new role, Kaiwhatu Kura Whānau (whānau navigator), will be piloted in the Manukau District Court by Pillars Ka Pou Whakahou to work alongside whānau to access support, navigate the court process and make plans that support tamariki, following the sentencing of a parent.

Rangatahi have shown us what needs to change. In this practical guide, we translate rangatahi voice into clear, everyday actions for those working alongside tamariki and whānau impacted by incarceration. Grounded in lived experience, these youth‑led insights highlight how inclusion, communication, and consistent support can be strengthened across systems to turn rights into real, lived outcomes.

In this powerful youth‑led webinar, rangatahi share their lived experiences of growing up with whānau incarceration and the changes they know are needed. Grounded in honesty and courage, this kōrero offers a meaningful look at how we can better support tamariki and whānau, and what it takes to turn their rights into reality.

What does it really take to turn rights into reality for tamariki? In this powerful, youth‑led kōrero, rangatahi share what must change, drawing from their lived experiences. This explores the insights behind their Bill of Rights and the practical shifts needed across systems to make those rights real.

This Youth Week, rangatahi of Ngā Rangatira Mō Apōpō are leading a powerful, youth‑led webinar in partnership with Mana Mokopuna | the Children’s Commissioner. Focusing on their Bill of Rights for Tamariki Impacted by Whānau Incarceration, rangatahi will explore how rights move from words on a wall into lived reality, and what needs to change in policy and practice to support future generations.