About Puāwaitahi
Protecting Tamariki, Supporting Whānau
If your child (or a child you know) has been harmed, we are here for you. Puāwaitahi is your first stop for comprehensive support services that will help to bring healing and hope.
Working together.
Puāwaitahi stands as NZ’s first multi-agency service dedicated to child protection. We bring together Te Puaruruhau (Starship Child Protection), Te Toka Tumai Auckland, Te Hā Oranga, New Zealand Police (Auckland City District Police) and Oranga Tamariki under one roof – this innovative collaboration allows us to provide more effective and streamlined care for mokopuna and whānau.
For your wellbeing.
Healing, Prevention and Wellbeing
We understand the lasting consequences for children who experience maltreatment. Our mission goes beyond immediate intervention – we aim to support families heal, prevent future harm through proactive measures and promote healthy development in children. By utilising trauma-informed practices, we aim to minimise the impact of abuse and maximise long-term well-being for all involved.
Let them be little
Tā mātou moemoeā
Our vision
To protect, heal, and promote the strength and resilience of our tamariki, rangatahi and their whānau affected by abuse.
A mātou whāinga
Our goals
Protect the rights of children, young people and their families in culturally appropriate ways;
Promote the strength and resilience of children, young people and their families, within the context of their culture;
Maximise the effectiveness of protection, support, diagnosis, treatment, investigation and prosecution.
A mātou arotau rautaki
Our priorities
Prioritised support for the most vulnerable individuals / whānau centred care
Promote equity by respecting diversity and addressing unmet need
Break the intergenerational cycle
Champion leading practice