Te Piringatahi

Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whanau and community.

The programme empowers rangatahi to:

build identity and confidence
understand oranga principles and values
grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours

Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.

We are a free service for:

13-24 years old
Whānau engaged with Purapura Whetu services

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Meet the Team

Valani Shaw-Hunt

Māori Rangatahi Mental Health
and AOD Clinician

Ko Taranaki te maunga

Ko Hungatahua te awa

Ko Kurahaupō te waka

Ko Te Āti Awa, Ko Taranaki ngā iwi

Ko Nga Mahanga te hapu

Ko Puniho te marae

No Rēkohu me Bosnia ahau

E noho ana āu ki Ōtautahi

Ko Valani Shaw-Hunt tōku ingoa

Kia ora koutou katoa, my name is Valani Shaw-Hunt. I am a registered Social Worker based in the Te Waharoa space within the Te Piringatahi service, specializing as a Māori Rangatahi Mental Health and AOD Clinician. In my work, I am dedicated to collaborating with rangatahi, their whānau and community - fostering mana-enhancing practices that drive social change.

Building connections (Whakawhanaungatanga) and creating a respectful environment are central to nurturing a sense of belonging for our rangatahi, which is something I hold at the forefront of my practice. At the heart of my approach lies a holistic perspective that encompasses all aspects of an individual's Hauora, ensuring that rangatahi have unrestricted access to choices for improving their well-being and mental health, free from barriers.

Mauri Ora.

Genevieve Harris

Māori Rangatahi Mental Health
and AOD Clinician

Tēna tātou katoa

Kō Benevenagh toku maunga

Kō Roe toku awa

I hoe mai ōku tīpuna i kereti, ruhia hurai, ahia mea merenihia

Kō Tienewhiwhā toku ingoa

Kia ora e te whānau, my name is Genevieve. I am a registered nurse working as a clinician within Te Waharoa/Te Piringatahi.

My role involves working holistically across all aspects of hauora. At the heart of my mahi is the intention to facilitate sustainable pathways for positive change that seek to honour, empower and whakamana whaiora.

My mahi connects whaiora with relevant services by providing choices that align with specific health needs, whainga (goals) and aspirations.

Mauri ora.