Reflecting on the official launch of our new service in Te Matau-a-Māui last week, we could not be more grateful to all those in the community who have welcomed our new van Piki Te Ora with such manaakitanga. The name Piki Te Ora was chosen by the community meaning to "uplift life" and felt like the perfect way to connect this new service with the whānau who will be using it. There were many who made this all possible and who have supported us so generously. Ngā mihi nui to those who spoke at our launch last week Warren Heke, Huia Broughton, Hastings Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst and Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise. Something that stuck with us from the day was said by Warren "A thriving community is shown by how we treat the most vulnerable. And if our community is thriving then our most vulnerable are the ones being looked after, our most vulnerable are finding this sense of dignity." We hope that through continued mahi tahi, this service will help Te Matau-a-Māui get one step closer to thriving.
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