“If you do contact us because you are feeling stresses, you're actually stopping violence in your family. You're a hero.” James Papali'i - MUMA Kaiārahi

James Papali’i has been serving our South Auckland community for decades. Although well-known for his involvement in waka ama, James’s full-time life commitment has been and is, towards helping whānau tackle difficult issues.

Here James talks about the plans he uses to help whānau who are struggling with domestic violence issues. James works within the 'Tapa Wha' model which is designed to empower the whānau to make long term changes that are instigated by the whānau themselves.

For James, success comes in many different forms that are unique to each whānau, but ultimately it reveals itself through a violence free environment.

The Kaiārahi at MUMA believe wholeheartedly in the resilience of our community and know that change is possible because they’ve seen it firsthand.

If you are struggling in anyway, MUMA Whānau Services Kaiārahi are one phone call away. Mā tō tātou aroha, ka huri te ao.

Whānau Services - 0800 866 862