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.

  • Large group of children and adults seated indoors watching a presentation or screening, wearing green and dark colored clothing.

    In March this year the first-ever Māoriland Film Festival hit the big screen in Ōtaki. Film maker Libby Hakaraia was...

  • Audience members viewing a projected portrait of a woman in classical style on a screen during a presentation or exhibition.

    An inspiring day of kōrero and workshops was held in Taupo on 15 August 2014. This hui followed on from...

  • Man with glasses speaking at podium with Tūwharetoa logo on screen behind him

    The rains lashed and the winds were icy but nothing could dampen the aroha, manaaki and whanaungatanga that flowed freely...

  • Man with sunglasses holding microphone and acoustic guitar speaking to children at Te Rā Festival event with Whanau banner visible.

    Mikaira Pau is a great fan of the E Tū Whānau approach and uses it in his work to combat...

  • Outdoor concert stage with large curved copper-colored backdrop, audience seated on grass, palm trees and yellow building visible in background at dusk.

    Awa Transmedia Studio went to a Matariki celebration at Napier’s Soundshell in June 2014. The crowd enjoyed the event and...

  • Two smiling women wearing headscarves stand together outdoors in a park, with green grass and trees in the background.

    In 2003, a small initiative called Settling In got underway in Auckland and Hamilton. The approach was to empower refugee...

  • Older man with grey beard speaking to camera indoors with warm lighting

    In March 2014 Robert Cassidy was one of 80 men to attend a hui for tāne. The hui was co-hosted by...

  • Three people seated outdoors holding a dark blue banner with a white logo at a community gathering

    More than 100 members of the Paroa Kurei whānau gathered at Opotiki marae over Easter 2014 to reconnect and strengthen...

  • Group of people with arms extended inward forming a circle, fists together in a unity gesture.

    Take 14 young teen boys from Te Whakatōhea, put them together for three weeks with people who genuinely care about...

  • Two children holding fish with two adults in outdoor clothing standing behind them in misty conditions.

    Gathering food from the land and the sea is a way of life for many whānau. It makes cultural as...

  • Woman in yellow shirt gesturing toward red door of Tūhoe cultural building with decorative Māori artwork visible.

    Passing through Taneatua at the end of May 2014, we were blown away by the very impressive Te Uru Taumatua,...

  • Large group of young people holding signs and a banner with te reo Māori text, celebrating together indoors with colorful decorations visible in the background.

    A spirited  hikoi of 200 rangitahi took to the streets of Ōpotiki on 22 May to wrap up Youth Week...