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  • Taken indoors, a large group of people stand in a semi-circle to be photographed. Those in front sit or kneel and behind them, others are standing. The people are of very diverse ethnicities, some in cultural dress, and Margaret Western is pictured standing in the centre of the group. Behind the group, a large digital screen says "Welcome to Marlborough District Council".

    Margaret Western: A champion for diversity and community wellbeing

    May 6, 2025

    Margaret Western is an E Tū Whānau kahukura and long-term...

  • Taken in the forest during Outward Bound, this photograph is of the group of women. They stand in a semi-circle around Fahima Saied, who is holding a spade. Most of the women are wearing headscarves of various colours. Overlaid text says: The women planted a tōtara tree to commemorate their pioneering achievement.

    Outward Bound unlocks the “superwoman” in Muslim wāhine

    April 14, 2025

    On an Outward Bound course, a group of former refugee...

  • This featured image for the story on Autism Noor depicts the purple and green qubba of a mosque. Cradled carefully in two hands, the qubba is set against a purple and green background.

    Autism Noor – Supporting neurodiverse Muslim whānau to shine bright

    February 20, 2025

    Autism Noor is an E Tū Whānau-supported a community-led response...

  • This image is one of the CHILL social media posts. White writing on a grey background at the top of the image says: "By being open to what people say the things you learn, and not just being in your own view, you can overcome certain biases within yourself, and then overall, you'll just become a better person." Samadiana, Gymnastics Coach. Below that, a woman wearing a maroon hijab and a blue shirt stands next to a silver bar on which a young child, who is out of focus, is swinging. The child is wearing athletic gloves on her hands. The woman is looking at and smiling at the child. At the bottom of the image are the words CHILL (Challenge Islamophobic Language & Loathing) and also IWCNZ (Islamic Women's Council New Zealand).

    Inspirational Muslim women go online with message to CHILL

    August 23, 2024

    CHILL, an Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand social media...

  • Micky Lay Moo Paw, who teaches Karen language classes in the Hutt Valley to former refugees from Myanmar stands beside a large tear drop flag. The colourful flag is in the foreground and is only partially legible. Behind her, a sign is vible on a building. The sign says "Pomare Community Hall".

    Refugees from Myanmar keep their culture alive and build community in the Hutt Valley

    July 19, 2024

    Former refugees and migrants from Myanmar bond and grow skills...

  • Muslim women from diverse communities who attended IWCNZ National Conference 2024 pose together for a groiu picture. Many are wearing colourful clothes and hijab, and are smiling at the camera.

    Muslim women developing strong communities in Aotearoa New Zealand

    March 7, 2024

    Muslim women in Aotearoa are leading the way in building...

  • NFACT whānau and kaimahi from E Tū Whānau and Māmā Neke Maunga who enjoyed rich connections together pose for a photo outside the whare nui at Pehiāweri Marae.

    Rich connections at Waitangi 2024

    February 20, 2024

    Former refugees and migrants enjoyed rich connections with te ao...

  • Three of the team working on the ALAC Wellbeing Toolkit happily show off a banner showing the logo and name of the programme, Escuela del Buen Vivir. On the left is Esteban Espinoza, ALAC Founder and Director, with specially trained ALAC Wellness Workers, Carolina Lagos in the center, and Jose Patricio Contreras on the right.

    ALAC Wellbeing Toolbox supports migrants to flourish

    January 15, 2024

    ALAC Wellbeing Toolbox helps migrants to build new, socially connected...

  • During a group discussion, a rangatahi holds up a sheet saying for the rest of the group asking, "What would you like to achieve before the next PALM event?"

    PALM 2023 inspires, connects and motivates rangatahi leaders

    October 6, 2023

    PALM 2023 offered leadership development, personal connection, and cultural encounter.

  • Cyclone affected whānau in Te Matau-a-Maui stand around water at night looking at the paper lanterns the made and floated in memory of their dead during Matariki 2023

    E Tū Whānau communities celebrate Matariki 2023

    August 25, 2023

    E Tū Whānau supported myriad different Matariki 2023 events.

  • Cross-cultural friendship in action: Ihapera Waru-Martin (front left) and Waila Michan Khel (centre) with the Ōtara Coding Team in Manukau when they sharpened their coding skills by working via Zoom with students in Korea to build a live website.

    Cross-cultural friendship enriches life for rangatahi in Ōtara

    June 2, 2023

    Ōtara rangatahi find richness in difference.

  • Picture of Tahmina Noori

    Trusted relationships support Afghan refugees to put down roots

    November 22, 2022

    Read how E Tū Whānau supports new Afghan refugees to...

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  • About
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    • Overview
    • E Tū Whānau Mahere Rautaki (Framework for Change) 2019-2024
    • Our vision
    • E Tū Whānau Charter of Commitment
    • Our values
    • Our journey
    • Māori Reference Group
  • Our values
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    • About our values
    • Aroha
    • Whanaungatanga
    • Whakapapa
    • Mana manaaki
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  • Stories
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    • About our communities
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    • Former Refugees and Migrants
    • E Tū Whānau Song Competition
    • Spoken Word Competition Gallery
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