What We Do
Services
Three action plans incorporating Māori values and competencies, empowering whānau, building capability, and advocating for an inclusive Aotearoa.
Empower Independence through Indigenous Knowledge
Support whānau in their communities, equipping them with skills and technology for self-reliance.
Cultural Values
- Whānau
- Whakawhanaungatanga (building relationships)
- Mana (autonomy, dignity)
Actions
- Develop whānau-focused training programs, involving whānau members in skill-building workshops and wānanga that build resilience and courage.
- Partner with Māori and diverse tech providers to deliver culturally responsive technology training where innovative creative initiatives are accessed and produced by and for their individual needs.
- Establish a Tuakana-Teina peer support program, where experienced whānau can develop creative spaces to empower inclusive service and opportunities to grow.
Outcomes
Each individual is acknowledged and provided confidence where whānau engagement and tech accessibility is promoted and developed.
Educate and Train
Provide essential skills for daily life and independence.
Cultural Values
- Ako (reciprocal learning)
- Kaitiakitanga (guardianship, stewardship)
Actions
- Co-design training programs and resources with Māori stakeholders, community, government, and corporate providers, incorporating mātauranga Māori.
- Develop a Kāhui Ako model, where individuals, families, and support networks learn together.
- Establish a cultural competency training program for staff, focusing on Māori and diverse indigenous perspectives and tikanga.
Outcomes
Increased individual and collective skills, whānau engagement, and cultural competency and responsiveness.
Social Inclusion
Advocate for an inclusive Aotearoa and increase public awareness about how loss of accessibility can be detrimental to individuals and communities' health and wellbeing.
Cultural Values
- Pūtake (purpose, belonging)
- Kotahitanga (solidarity)
Actions
- Partner with Māori advocacy groups to amplify efforts and promote accessibility in public services.
- Develop a public awareness campaign featuring Māori, Pacific, and culturally diverse voices who have experienced loss of abilities and access, highlighting the importance of inclusive design.
- Establish a diverse advisory group to inform and guide advocacy efforts.
Outcomes
Increased public awareness, Māori and Pacific engagement, and inclusive practices across Aotearoa.
Future
Coming Soon
The future arms of our kaupapa, each designed to empower, educate, and connect.
We Grow Creators
Education and skill-building workshops for adults, empowering people to unlock their creative and entrepreneurial potential.
Waiho Retreat
Immersive wānanga retreats offering sensory experiences on the land and water. Blindfolded discovery, guided exploration, and reflective practice.
Chat TPC Consultancy
Co-design consultancy for innovators and organisations, bringing indigenous perspectives to product development and service design.
TPC Threads
Clothing and apparel featuring cultural designs with QR barcodes linking to NZSL interpreter videos that explain the meaning behind each symbol.