To provide the opportunities for whānau with lived experiences of mokopuna, tamariki, rangatahi, pakeke with Te Iho Tātai-ā-Rongo (the impacts of alcohol pre-birth), with minimal diagnosis to receive respite, to not feel isolated, to be heard, to be supported, to gain and share knowledge, our taonga tuku iho (teachings of our tupuna) within Te Ao Māori. The opportunity of hosting Haututū Wānanga taught us that being able to provide respite and wānanga (with no financial burden to those attending) at the same time was a way to provide opportunities to learn, enjoy and recharge for whānau in one place.
The goal is to provide whānau with the opportunity to attend the Haututū Wānanga from rural, urban areas within the four rohe with no financial burden to the whānau to travel from their whare to the Wānanga. The isolation for whānau living with Te Iho Tātai-ā-Rongo has become evident within the last two years that we have been driving this kaupapa. It is important to provide opportunities for attendance, whether hiring a van or travel expenses bringing the village who look after the mokopuna to the Haututū Wānanga.
