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Te Pae Oranga Rangatahi supports rangatahi aged 14 to 17 who have offended by guiding them through a four-stage process that involves preparation, a facilitated hui with community panel members, follow-up support, and a final celebration once their plan is complete.

The programme focuses on understanding why the offending occurred, creating a personalised plan to put things right, and connecting young people with services that can help them move forward.

It provides a safe space where victims can be heard, participants can take responsibility, and whānau can walk alongside their young people through a culturally grounded, restorative process.

How it works

1. Huinga o Mua – Pre‑Meeting

• Meet with the facilitator (Kaikawe Kōrero)

• Talk about what happened and why

• Prepare for the main meeting

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2. Hui Matua – Main Meeting

• Meet panel members (Māngai o te Hapori)

• Discuss what happened and share your story

• Create a plan to put things right and make positive changes

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3. Huinga o Muri – Follow Up

• Connect with services and support

• Work through the agreed plan

• Police are updated on progress

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4. Hui Whakanui – Completion

• Celebrate the participant’s successful completion of their plan

Why choose Te Pae Oranga Rangatahi?

Real benefits for real change.

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• Keep your record clean – Avoid a criminal conviction that could affect travel, jobs, or study.

• Whānau and cultural support – Whānau can walk alongside rangatahi throughout the process. Tikanga Māori is woven into every step.

• Be heard, not judged – Rangatahi can speak openly in a safe, respectful space.

• A better way to put things right – Participants take responsibility while gaining support and tools to grow.

• Access to services and opportunities – Support may include education, health, employment pathways, and more.

• Celebrate success – Completion is acknowledged with encouragement and recognition of strengths.

Who can be referred?

Police decide whether a young person is eligible for the programme. If accepted, they are referred to the Ngāti Hine Health Trust facilitator team.

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Victims are invited to participate, and everyone can bring support people if they choose.

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​If the young person does not attend or does not complete their plan, they may still have to go to court.

Contact us

Te Pae Oranga Rangatahi Facilitator

Waana Joyce
rtpo@nhht.co.nz

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Te Pae Oranga Rangatahi Administrator
Pania Bennett
tepaeoranga@tttp.co.nz