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.

  • Jozie Karanga, smiling at the camera wearing a green and purple floral patterned top

    We said goodbye to a loved member of our wider whānau recently – Jozie Karanga (Whakatōhea, Tūhoe, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou), MNZM....

  • Woman and young child smiling together outdoors

    Social worker and all round human dynamo, Taan Rawiri knows how to bring the best out in people. Taan lives...

  • 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...