Kōrero with MUMA CEO

MUMA’s current CEO Wyn Osborne has been embedded within MUMA and Māori activism environments for over 30 years.

Having been reared by outstanding thought leaders of the 80's and 90’s such as Syd Jackson and MUMA founders Dame June Temuranga and Bob Jackson, Wyn openly acknowledges his entire leadership goals are based around their examples.

When elected by the MUMA Board to succeed Willie Jackson after his return to Parliament in 2017, Wyn was determined to uphold with the utmost respect the values of the Māori world view which had honed him.

Witnessing Willie's absolute determination to work for the rights of Māori at all costs, coupled with the resolute nature of those Rangatira he’d had the opportunity to learn from, has informed his philosophy that he is here solely to serve wholeheartedly the community which embraced him.

Wyn is a great example not only of Pākeha ally-ship, but is also a testament to the incredible enriching experience all can have when absorbed within the Māori world with an open heart to embrace those values.

In the video below Wyn reflects on the passion, bravery and overwhelming focus of Dame Temuranga June Jackson who set him on his life’s journey of supporting kaupapa Māori in Auckland, and the impressive tāne who informed his rangimarie but steadfast style.

Kōrero with Waatea School Principal

“If someone was to ask me what ought we do in terms of Māori development, I would like to see more close development in and around our marae, because I can see the value it has.” Tania Rangiheuea, Waatea School Principal.

Waatea School and Early Childhood Centre is located onsite at Ngā Whare Waatea and is a hugely important part of our Marae and MUMA whānau whānui. The combination of a distinctively Māori physical environment embracing a place of learning has not only enriched the lives of the tamariki, but also all others who exist within the Marae compound.

Tania Rangiheuea, the Principal, is a long time educationalist and advocate for Māori academic success and ensures achievement for our people occur no matter what the pathway. Here Tania talks about the challenges of setting up Waatea School, the visionary process that took place, and the School's commitment to take on emotional intelligence as a core theme for tamariki and teachers alike.

Whānau Services

“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

Whānau Services

Puhihuia Wade, our very busy Essential Services Operations Manager at Ngā Whare Waatea, briefly stepped away from the front line today to talk to us about how things have been going this week during Lockdown Level 3 at the Marae, and for our community. 

There has been a huge increase in demand for our Food Bank services, but also a big need to tautoko our whānau on a wider scale as the uncertainty about what the future might look like sets in. 

MUMA is a Whānau Ora provider, meaning we can help you with a wide range of support including housing, education, health, and budgeting. MUMA was built to support our South Auckland Community so never hesitiate to reach out should you need us.

MUMA Whānau Services - 0800 866 862

Māori mass incarceration - MUMA Restorative Justice practices for whānau

Did you know Aotearoa is world leader in the development of restorative justice practice largely for diversion and pre-sentencing? How can this strength be used to counter "Māori mass incarceration" given our rate of imprisonment has reached one of the highest in the developed world?

Our Justice Sector Development Manager, Eve Pihema Hay recently attended the "Effective & Humane: Restorative and Māori Justice Approaches to the Prison Crisis" Hui sponsored by the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation to be part of the solution.

The conference gathered scholars and practitioners together to look at restorative philosophy and kaupapa Māori approaches to justice and rehabilitation with the intention that there are more successful ways of dealing with those in prison.

"Are we brave enough and imaginative enough to envisage a different way?" ~ Dr Moana Jackson.

At Manukau Urban Māori Authority given the positive impact of our restorative justice practices for whānau, we say yes!

#rjconfer2018Did you know Aotearoa is world leader in the development of restorative justice practice largely for diversion and pre-sentencing? How can this strength be used to counter "Māori mass incarceration" given our rate of imprisonment has reached one of the highest in the developed world?

Our Justice Sector Development Manager, Eve Pihema Hay recently attended the "Effective & Humane: Restorative and Māori Justice Approaches to the Prison Crisis" Hui sponsored by the Michael and Suzanne Borrin Foundation to be part of the solution.

The conference gathered scholars and practitioners together to look at restorative philosophy and kaupapa Māori approaches to justice and rehabilitation with the intention that there are more successful ways of dealing with those in prison.

"Are we brave enough and imaginative enough to envisage a different way?" ~ Dr Moana Jackson.

At Manukau Urban Māori Authority given the positive impact of our restorative justice practices for whānau, we say yes!

#rjconfer2018

Whānau Ora providers call for increased funding

The findings of the Whānau Ora review are due to be released shortly, and supporters of the scheme want funding to continue, saying it has helped more than 45, 000 families. 

Chair of the Whānau Ora commissioning agency for Te Ika a Māui (Te Pou Matakana), Merepeka Raukawa-Taiit is calling for an increase in funding.

"My challenge to the government is when you get the report look at it, analyse it and know that there is an opportunity to assist those families who have been parked up on the sidelines for many years," says Raukawa-Tait.

Seven Auckland collective Whānau Ora providers have gathered at a South Auckland marae for capacity building and are concerned that funding is not enough for them to effectively meet the needs of struggling whānau.

"It's better if we had 10 to 20 more staff because there are many whānau with needs," says Te Ao Tanaki of Te Kaha o Te Rangatahi Trust, "But we have only a few staff to help them."

Whānau Ora didn't receive any additional funding at this year's budget announcement, despite the Labour Party's pre-election promise of an increase of $20mil. 

However the Minister of Whānau Ora, Peeni Henare announced a review of the scheme in April this year.

The findings of the review will be reported to Cabinet in December, before it is released to the public.

10 days of Christmas Food Bank Event

Nau mai haere mai Whānau to the '10 days of Christmas Food Bank Event'!!

FREE Food Parcel and Presents for Your Tamariki!!

Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA), Auckland City Mission, and Ministry of Social Development NZ collaboratively invite beneficiaries and low income whānau to attend at Nga Whare Waatea Marae, 31 Calthorp Close, Māngere, Auckland.

We will be open 8:30am - 3:30pm:
10th December - 14th December
17th December - 21st December

Auckland City Mission will provide food parcels and Christmas presents for 200 Whānau per day, whilst OT will provide access to 'Special Needs Grants' for FOOD ONLY to people with entitlements.

What to bring:
1. Photo Identification - driver's licence, 18+ card, passport, community service card.

2. Your Green Payment Card and Work and Income staff will top up your food grant if eligible. For any other work and income requirements you will need to visit a work and income service centre.

3. Water and snacks for while you wait

Auckland City Mission Papakura Marae