Te Waipuna Puawai

Te Waipuna Puawai Helping whānau build pathways of success and positive change with a collaborative approach. TWP is a community development initiative of the Sister of Mercy NZ.

It was established in 1990 building on a decade of highly respected community development work in Glen Innes

Calling Māori community groups across Tāmaki! 📣Applications are open for the Ānei te Whenua, Ānei te Kōrero Māori Commun...
19/08/2026

Calling Māori community groups across Tāmaki! 📣

Applications are open for the Ānei te Whenua, Ānei te Kōrero Māori Community Fund.

Up to five $5,000 grants are available for Māori groups doing mahi in Glen Innes, Panmure or Point England. Informal collectives, kapa haka rōpū, whānau groups and marae komiti are welcome to apply.

Scan the QR code or click the link below to download the application form.

Applications close 12pm, Friday 28 August 2026.

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Yesterday Sophie and her Te Ara Tūrangawaewae class were working on canvas. Visual interpretations of home, and the wome...
13/08/2026

Yesterday Sophie and her Te Ara Tūrangawaewae class were working on canvas. Visual interpretations of home, and the women's safe spaces 💜

Thank you Rānui Community Library for having us. Thank you as ladies for coming through, and make sure you're doing your homework! See you all next week 🥰

Yesterday Sophie had her first Te Ara Tūrangawaewae class over at the Rānui Community Library. What an awesome turnout!S...
06/08/2026

Yesterday Sophie had her first Te Ara Tūrangawaewae class over at the Rānui Community Library. What an awesome turnout!

See you all again next week ladies 🥰 Thank you Rānui Community Library for letting us use your space, a special shout out to our volunteer Cass for helping out behind the scenes, and a huge thank you to the wāhine and their bubbas for coming through 💜

Don't forget that Te Ara Tūrangawaewae — The Path Home kicks off on Wednesday over at the Rānui Community Library!Explor...
03/08/2026

Don't forget that Te Ara Tūrangawaewae — The Path Home kicks off on Wednesday over at the Rānui Community Library!

Explore your whakapapa, identity, and sense of belonging in this 8-week creative kaupapa Māori programme.

Connect through kōrero, storytelling, research, and art. You'll create your own Pepeha Kōrero Tuku Iho Pukapuka and a personalised Tūrangawaewae T-shirt that reflects your unique journey.

Open to Māori and non-Māori 💜

Register today by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code! Spots are limited.

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24/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to Picnic in the Park last week! We had so much fun sharing kai, spending time, and getting all ready to stay warm and flood resilient this winter 💜

A thank you to our volunteers, we couldn't do this without your help 🙏🏾 And a special thank you to Auckland Council and Te Kawerau ā Maki 🥰

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21/07/2026

To all our Kai Hub whānau, you'll be getting some important information to stay flood resilient this winter!

Thank you Auckland Council for supporting this important kaupapa 💜

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12A Umere Crescent, Ellerslie
Auckland
1051

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

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