Community Education & Programmes
The work we do in the community is at the forefront of our mission. When we set up our programmes, we look closely at the areas in which we can help, aligning with the Sisters of Mercy and Te Waipuna Puawai’s values of meeting the unmet needs of the community through invitation.
Our programmes and initiatives are guided by three core themes:
Papatūānuku: fostering earth awareness and responding to the call to heal the environment
Te Tiriti o Waitangi: commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and working in ways that work for Māori whānau and communities
Tikanga Atawhai: the practice of Mercy values
We provide community education classes and programmes to address the needs of women in the local community. Through self-development and culturally-based programmes, we focus on physical, mental, spiritual and whānau well-being.
During Term 4, 2026 we offer our Community Education & Programmes in Tāmaki and Rānui.
For further information, please get in touch with Administration Support Carrissa Tuagalu: admin@twp.org.nz
Te Ara Ōhanga — A Pathway to Economic Wellbeing
Te Ara Ōhanga is a free, supportive financial wellbeing programme for wāhine and whānau in Rānui and Tāmaki. The programme explores practical ways to manage money, build financial confidence, set meaningful goals, and strengthen the skills and connections that support long-term whānau wellbeing.
Te Ara Ōhanga recognises the strengths, knowledge, and experiences whānau already have. Rather than telling people what to do with their money, we create a space to learn together, ask questions, and build confidence to make financial choices that work for you and your whānau.
