Our vision for the future

“Hutia te rito o te harakeke, kei whea te kōmako e ko? | If the rito of the harakeke is removed, where will the kōmako sing?”
— Whakatauki

Our Vision:

We envision a future where each generation lifts the next. Where the dreams of our tūpuna become the reality of our mokopuna. Through our actions, aroha, and enduring support, we will build a legacy of strength, opportunity, and hope that shines far beyond today.

Our values reflect Te Puna Ariki’s commitment to empowering future generations through growth, development, and opportunity. We create supportive environments that nurture potential, remove barriers, and amplify rangatahi voices.

Ngaa Uara o Te Puna Ariki

  • Kaupapa Māori

    Kaupapa Maaori

    Holdfast to our identity as indigenous people

    The work, focus and direction of Te Puna Ariki Charitable Trust will be underpinned, guided, and informed by traditional kaupapa Māori values. Manaakitanga, wairuatanga, kaitiakitanga, aroha, rangatiratanga and mana will form the foundation of our organisation.

  • Kia Moemoeaa

    Encourage our rangatahi to dream and aspire

    Te Puna Ariki Charitable Trust aims to give life to the aspirations of our tupuna through supporting and enabling the dreams and aspirations of our rangatahi.

  • Kia tau te Rangimaarie

    Support our young people to achieve harmony

    We support our rangatahi to enter a state of calmness, clarity, and the feeling of being grounded and contempt with the fact that you are exactly where you need to be. As a trust, we commit to supporting our communities and rangatahi to embrace mauri tau.

  • Tiaki tangata

    Support and nurture

    Te Puna Ariki Charitable Trust strives to be the tūāpapa that supports and nurtures our rangatahi and whānau as they pursue their goals and aspirations. This value reminds us to ground our work in care, encouragement, and the collective strength that helps each person thrive.

  • Kotahitanga

    In unity there is strength

    Kotahitanga is the cornerstone of Te Puna Ariki’s operations. The success and growth of our trust can only be achieved through kotahitanga. We advocate for a cohesive, inclusive, and impactful approach that ultimately leads to more significant and sustainable positive change in the community.

  • Kia Manawanui

    Be resilient and steadfast

    Manawanui for us is supporting our rangatahi and their whānau to be resolute, determined, and unwavering in their purpose and actions. This value embodies the qualities of endurance, patience, and steadfastness in the face of challenges.​