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.
As of Term 3, 2026 we offer our Community Education & Programmes at Rānui.
For further information, please get in touch with Administration Support Carrissa Tuagalu: admin@twp.org.nz
Te Ara Tūrangawaewae — The Path Home
Who are you? Where do you come from? And where do you belong?
Te Ara Tūrangawaewae is an 8-week journey of identity, whakapapa, and creative expression. Through kōrero, storytelling, research, and art, tauira explore their connections to whānau, culture, and place while building confidence and a stronger sense of belonging.
Join Sophie, and along the way students will create a personalised Pepeha Kōrero Tuku Iho Pukapuka and Tūrangawaewae T-shirt that reflect their unique journey. Open to both Māori and non-Māori, this programme provides a supportive space to learn, connect, and stand proudly in who you are.
Te Ara Tūrangawaewae kicks off in Term 3 for 8 weeks every Wednesday from the 29th of July, from 10am to 12pm, over at the Rānui Community Library.
