About Us
Our Story
Te Korowai Trust has a rich history rooted in the Nelson community. Founded in 2001 as a voluntary group of wahine working for the Whakatū Māori Women’s Welfare League,
we have grown into a leading non-government organisation providing essential social services to the Nelson/Tasman region.
1994 - the Whakatū branch of the Maori Women’s Welfare League became the first Māori provider of contracted health services in the region.
2001 - Whakatū Te Korowai Manaakitanga Trust was established.
2002 - the Trust purchased the building at 398 Main Road Stoke where they still serve the community from today.
Today
Te Korowai Trust is recognised for its innovative approach and commitment to empowering whānau. We continue to build on our strong foundation, providing a comprehensive range of high-quality services to meet the needs of our community.
Our Vision
Hei Whakatipuranga / Towards the Next Generation
Whakatū Te Korowai Manaakitanga Trust will deliver services that make a positive difference to whānau in the community. We envision a community where all whānau thrive, enjoying health, well-being, and prosperity.
Our Mission
Ka mahi tahi Whakatū Te Korowai Manaakitanga Trust ki te hanga wa kia puta ai, mo te painga o ngā whānau.
Whakatū Te Korowai Manaakitanga Trust will work collaboratively to create opportunities for improved whānau well-being.
Our Values
- Homai-hoatu: Reciprocity
- Kaitiakitanga: Stewardship and protection
- Mana: Integrity
- Manaakitanga: Caring and supporting each other
- Tika: Accountability/best practice
- Tino pai rawa atu: Commitment to excellence
- Tino Rangatiratanga: Self-determination and autonomy
- Tipu tonu ake: Sustainable
- Tatau Tatau: Inclusive of all people
- Tu tonu ake: Endurance
- Wairua: Spirituality
- Whanaungatanga: Family-based values
These values guide our work and ensure that we provide services that are culturally relevant, supportive, and empowering for whānau.
Our Commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi
Te Korowai Trust is committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and working in partnership with Māori. We recognise Te Tiriti as the founding document outlining the relationship between Tāngata Whenua (Māori) and Tāngata Tiriti (all those non-Māori that settled here after).
How we honour Te Tiriti:
Equity: We strive for equitable outcomes for all people, regardless of their background.
Māori Well-being: We prioritize improving Māori health, and social, cultural, and economic outcomes.
Tikanga Māori: We incorporate Māori values and practices into our organizational culture to ensure that Māori can be Māori.
Quality: We are committed to continuous improvement and maintaining a culture of excellence in our services.
Sustainability: We seek to secure ongoing funding and generate income to ensure the sustainability of our services and foster growth.
Accountability: We are transparent in our decision-making processes and open to scrutiny.
Benefit: We ensure that our resources are used to meet the greatest needs of the community.
Effectiveness: We strive to achieve the desired outcomes through our services.
Acceptability: We ensure that our decisions are consistent with the values and expectations of the community we serve.
Responsiveness: We are responsive to the needs and feedback of the community we serve.