Ko Wai Mātou?
We are a Kaupapa Māori Health & Social Services Provider offering free Clinic, Youth & Adult Mental Health Services and Tamariki Ora for the Aoraki rohe.
Arowhenua Whānau Services overall purpose is to ensure that the needs of all Māori living in the takiwā of Te Rūnanga o Arowhenua are responded to in an appropriate way by bringing whānau, hapū, iwi, and Māori Community development into a relationship with health, social services and education provision.
Ko te uaratanga - Our mission
To inspire hope and contribute to health and well-being by providing the best care to every tangata whaiora through integrated clinical practice and education with a tikanga led appraoch, through a te ao Māori lens.
Ko te whakakitenga - Our vision
To lead with excellence in breaking down barriers and uplifting the quality of life for tangata whaiora, whānau, and hāpori. As a trusted kaupapa Māori healthcare provider, we are committed to empowering whānau to achieve their health and well-being aspirations with confidence and success.
Ko ngā uara - Our values
We uphold the mana and tikanga of Arowhenua me Waihao by embracing the values of manaakitanga, rangatiratanga, kaitiakitanga, and whanaungatanga. These values guide our commitment to fostering connections, caring for each other, supporting whānau aspirations, and protecting our whenua, resources, culture, and future generations. By integrating these principles, we ensure that Ngāi Tahu ways of being and doing remain central to our work, maintaining integrity and ethics in all services we provide.