MTFJ Tuia Programme
Tuia overview
Tuia is an intentional, long-term, intergenerational approach to develop and enhance the way in which rangatahi Māori contribute to communities throughout New Zealand. We look to build a network, learn local history for rangatahi to help support them in their contribution to their communities.
This is done through developing relationships between a diverse range of rangatahi throughout the country that recognises, accepts and celebrates diversity.
Three pou make up the Tuia rangatahi experience:
- Mentoring
- Community contribution
- Wānanga
At a local level, Mayor Weston Kirton will select a rangatahi Māori from Ruapehu District who they will develop a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship with, in order to enhance their ability to contribute well to community. This will happen on a monthly basis, involving both informal meetings and participation at formal occasions. The relationship will also provide both parties with the opportunity to gain a deeper insight into inter-generational issues, cultural values and experiences.
Selected rangatahi will be encouraged to undertake a community contribution project in their respective communities.
Rangatahi will also attend five wānanga in different parts of the country over the year to build networks, obtain support and have exposure to a diverse range of people from across the country.
Rangatahi selection
The rangatahi selected must be:
- Aged 18-25
- Reside within the Ruapehu rohe (unless away for study, then kei te pai)
- Already be contributing to the wellbeing of their community at some level
- Willing to commit for a minimum of 12 months and 5 marae based wānanga
- Has support from others to participate in the programme (whanau/hapu/pakeke/employers/ community etc.)
- Open minded and willing to contribute to discussions and workshops
- Well organized and have the ability to manage their time and commitments effectively, innovative, self managing and adaptable.
- Have a desire to learn, grow, meet diverse new people and have fun!
More info
Click here for a copy of the Tuia 2024 Prospectus provided to participating councils.
Register your interest before 5pm Wednesday 20 December
If this amazing opportunity sounds like you, or someone you know, please email your details including your name and phone number to Council’s Executive Manager Iwi Relationships Sonny Houpapa before 5pm Wednesday 20 December.
