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.

  • Hands arranging white paper cutout words on a green background, featuring text about empowerment, escape, and power in an artistic typography arrangement.

    Twelve Heavens, Doce Cielos, a poetry book launched on 12 May 2016, is a ground-breaking cultural collaboration between Aotearoa’s Latin...

  • Group of young people smiling at camera in community setting with "E Tū Whānau" branded banners

    Mahi tahi (co-operation) and confidence building were the hallmarks of a school holiday programme designed by rangatahi and based on...

  • E Tū Whānau blue green logo

    Waiwhetu Marae is at the centre of urban papakāinga. Read how they're safeguarding the future of tamariki.

  • Tuauri Reriti, kahukura, posing for portrait indoors with red carved wooden sculpture visible in background.

    Fifteen-year-old Tuauri Reriti is surprisingly wise for his years.  As an ‘at risk’ ten-year-old, he was lucky enough to be...

  • Man in blue shirt holding young child against red background

    Te Ranga Hau Raro (the Lower Winds), a school holiday programme run by Waiwhetu Marae, offers ‘at risk’ rangatahi adventures and...

  • Older woman in turquoise shirt and apron working in a community kitchen, holding a container with fresh produce.

    The Waiwhetu Marae kitchen is a hotbed of laughter, healthy food and leadership, much of which is provided by 84-year-old...

  • Man in dark jacket and white collar smiling at camera with tall brick structure and red building visible behind him

    Waiwhetu’s Owhiti urupā is a short car ride from the marae, off a busy road in an industrial area near...

  • Café counter display with pastries under glass domes, packaged goods, and signage on red wall

    Living the dream – that’s what Cafe Iwi is all about. It’s one of a number of community projects and services...

  • Large group of people standing together outdoors by water, wearing colorful clothing, gathered for community planning meeting

    Two rangatahi hui highlight E Tū Whānau’s commitment to meaningful and long term change in the wellbeing of all in...

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

    Radio Kahungunu Rangatahi announcer Crystal Edwards (Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Aitanga a Mahaki) is a dynamo. The 29-year-old broadcaster and film...

  • Group of adults and young people in green uniforms holding awards at Rangatahi Film Awards 2016 ceremony.

    Congratulations to everyone who entered the third E Tū Whānau Rangatahi Film Awards.  The awards ceremony was held in Ōtaki...

  • Father and young son fishing together in backyard with wooden fence behind them

    E Tū Whānau has partnered with the Upper Central Zone Rugby League to develop an ‘E Tū Tāne’ strategy that...