E Tū Whānau stories

These stories of change and growth give voice to whānau throughout Aotearoa and show what E Tū Whānau means in action. They offer inspiration and examples of whānau doing it for themselves with the support of the kaupapa.

Te mana kaha o te whānau - The strength and power of the whānau.

  • Older man wearing glasses and striped shirt sitting indoors, smiling at camera

    Aroha – giving with no expectations of return.  Manaaki – building the mana of others through nurturing and challenging. These are Māori kaupapa. ...

  • Bald man with beard performing at keyboard with microphone, wearing dark blue shirt with red logo design

    Voting in the 2017 E Tū Whānau Song Competition closes on Monday at 5pm so you’ve got the whole weekend...

  • Three people sitting at a table during a video stream, with colorful artwork and posters visible on the wall behind them.

    While entries have closed for the 2017 E Tū Whānau Song Competition you have another week to vote for your...

  • Two people posing for a selfie, one making an exaggerated surprised expression while wearing a light purple shirt, the other smiling while wearing a black cap.

    Eleven short films showcasing the vibrant and varied work of rangatahi film makers from the lower half of the North...

  • Young people recording a video interview or film production in a bright studio space with professional camera equipment

    The future of Aotearoa’s filmmaking is in good hands. Rangatahi as young as six are currently putting the finishing touches...

  • Man wearing black hoodie speaking to camera with Aroha text overlay and Kahungunu Small Talks branding visible

    Check out  these Kahungunu whānau talking about the E Tū Whānau kaupapa and the values we all share at Te...

  • Woman smiling at camera in office setting with glass partitions visible in background

    Radio Kahungunu host, and staunch advocate for the E Tū Whānau kaupapa, Crystal Edwards is one of the mainstage MCs...

  • Two young people posing together outdoors on a sunny day, smiling at the camera with grass and sky visible in the background.

    E Tū Whānau has its own virtual whānau and you are amazing! Over a period of two weeks, more than...

  • Three men posing together indoors, smiling at camera, wearing casual clothing and baseball caps.

    Mikaira Pau is on a mission. He, along with other community minded whānau throughout the country, has been promoting the...

  • Two women smiling at the camera, one wearing a blue hijab and the other wearing glasses and a beige scarf, representing cultural diversity.

    E Tū Whānau’s violence free and whānau centered kauapapa is proudly Māori but it’s proving rich and inspirational to our...

  • Group of diverse children and adults standing together outdoors holding colorful artwork and banners, celebrating community art and cultural connection.

    Celebrations to mark Matariki and the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan occurred at roughly the same time...

  • Group of young people standing together indoors, wearing white and black shirts, appearing to be at a community or youth event in Taupo.

    When E Tū Whānau’s Norm Hewitt and a Taupo-based group called Manurere visited Taupo-Nui-a-Tia college recently, their welcome was passionate...