Tikanga Māori Motivational Programme
Te Piki Oranga provides the Tikanga Māori Motivational Programme for people on community sentences with Ara Poutama Aotearoa (Department of Corrections) in the following regions:
Te Tai Poutini (West Coast)
Te Tauihu (Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough)
Kaikoura
Mō tēnei hōtaka
About this programme
The aim of the Tikanga Māori Motivational Programme is to reduce re-offending (crime) by motivating participants to engage in rehabilitation. There are three phases:
Tauihu – pre-programme assessment
Rauawa – an intensive, immersive programme of learning activities (including at least one activity with a participant’s whānau)
Taurapa – post-programme assessment and reflection
The main part of the programme (rauawa) is run as a noho wānanga. A noho wānanga is an immersive, deep learning experience over three days and four nights on a marae. During this time, participants reconnect with their Māori identity and values; these are described in the accordion menu below.
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The principle of reciprocal care and goodwill. From manaakitanga, participants learn about the expression of aroha, hospitality, generosity, mutual respect and become motivated to act in a manner that uplifts and enhances the mana of those around them.
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The principle of kinship obligations and responsibility to whānau. Within this kaupapa participants are taught how to develop positive relationships with whānau.
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The principle of how a person’s status and mana is dictated in part by their humility and willingness to support others. Rangatiratanga encourages self-ownership and can help motivate participants to take responsibility for their offending behaviour.
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The principle of cultural and spiritual integration. Wairuatanga brings about a sense of inner peace and connectedness for participants with their whānau and the environment.
Whānau learning mau rākau.
Hononga ki ētahi atu rātonga
Connection to other services
During the noho wānanga participants are introduced to Te Piki Oranga kaimahi from other health and wellbeing services, such as:
Te Hā – smoking cessation support
He Tangata – driver licensing support
Te Ata Pūao – mental health services
Te Kākano Hou – Continuing Care in the Community (Alcohol and other Drugs support)
Te Puāwai he Kākano – maternity and early childhood services
Te Puna Hauora – nursing services
Whakaurunga paearu | How to access
Ara Poutama refers people into this programme.
Te Piki Oranga then undertakes a pre-programme assessment with each person, involving:
Mihimihi and whanaungatanga – introductions and getting to know each other
Information about what people can expect during the programme, and what is expected of them
Discussion about whether someone has whānau members (eg partners and children) who might benefit from joining the programme. Te Piki Oranga provides a special programme for tamariki and mokopuna, with a qualified teacher onsite.