Rohe arotahinga 1: Ki te whakatutuki i ngā hiahia; ki te tautoko i ngā manako o ngā tamariki me o rātou whānau Focus area 1: Meet the needs and support the aspirations of tamariki and their whānau

Investing in the future of our  tamariki Children.  is vital to advancing Māori wellbeing. More than thirty per cent of all Māori Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand. Māori incorporates mana whenua and mataawaka. in Auckland are under the age of 15 years.  Whānau Extended family, family group, a familiar term of address to a number of people. Also the primary economic unit of traditional Māori society.  is the smallest unit of Māori society and the wellbeing of tamariki is intricately linked to whānau wellbeing.

Research has shown that early experiences provide the foundation for all future learning, behaviour and health. Read more on the Centre on the Developing Child website.

This aligns with the Whare Tapa Whā model that recognises four dimensions of Māori health and wellbeing - physical, spiritual, mental, and whānau. Read more on the Ministry of Health website

Early learning experiences are essential to future growth.

Whānau encompasses the extended family, many of whom are collectively and actively involved in raising tamariki. Some are being raised by two parents, some by their grandparents and others by single parents.

The Markers of Flourishing Whānau framework (PDF 1.16MB) identifies six significant domains of wellbeing for tamariki and whānau.

Many of these domains such as wealth, standard of living and connectedness are addressed through other Auckland Plan outcomes. Still, all efforts should be holistic and consider the needs of tamariki in the context of their whānau.

How this can be done

Efforts to support tamariki can focus on:

• supporting sustainable funding of whānau and  kaupapa Topic, subject or issue. -based programmes to strengthen culturally responsive institutions
• meeting the specific needs of vulnerable tamariki and whānau and addressing equity disparities such as substandard housing, homelessness and low household incomes
• increasing levels of Māori trust in public institutions that impact tamariki and whānau Māori
• increasing equitable outcomes for whānau,  hapū A number of whānau sharing descent from a common ancestor; kinship group, sub-tribe. ,  iwi A number of hapū (section of a tribe) related through a common ancestor.  and Māori communities, with particular focus on investing in community development projects
• enabling whanau Māori to experience relevant and welcoming public facilities and services
• supporting Māori-led services where appropriate.

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