Lay summary
‘Whanake te Kura’ means to develop, grow, and rise (Kura is a noun for treasure). This implementation project ‘Whanake te Kura’ reflects the importance of ongoing child growth and development.
Whanake te Kura has grown from our Iwi/community research in Te Wairoa which utilises a strength-based approach aimed at exploring community-driven solutions to reduce the burden of methamphetamine on hapū māmā, pēpi and whānau.
Together with whānau, Iwi, community, NGOs, DHB and researchers we will instigate ways of enhancing early and ongoing positive child development including training for kaimahi to support and nurture pēpi and hapū whānau who have been impacted by methamphetamine - “any door is a good door, pokohiwi ki te pokohiwi.”
This is about enhancing the growth and flourishing of pēpi and whānau. Every tamariki has the right to the best health and development, and this project aims to support and nurture, enabling the best for whānau.