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E Tipu e Rea CEO Zoe Hawke speaks to policy decisions for young people on 95bfm

Zoe Hawke from E Tipu e Rea Whānau Services chats with 95bfm about policy and making good decisions for rangatahi.

Children’s Commissioner a beacon for those failed by state care system – advocates

New law replacing the Children's Commissioner could weaken oversight of Oranga Tamariki, say advocates. Concerns raised by those with lived experience.

Māori lens needed on Kāinga Ora rebuilds

Kāinga Ora's rebuilds ignore Māori & Pasifika needs. Ground floor bedrooms are essential. Collaboration with iwi is key.

‘Appalling’ E Tipu e Rea on statistics mean desperate need to prioritise wāhine Māori maternal mental health

Wāhine Māori maternal mental health needs urgent attention. Suicide is the leading cause of maternal death in Aotearoa, especially for Māori women.

‘I felt scared’ – E Tipu e Rea Māmā shares perinatal depression experience

A young mum shares her experience with perinatal depression, encouraging new mums to seek help. It's okay to feel scared, support is available.

E Tipu e Rea CEO talks to Teen birth statistics require intersectional lens with Stuff.com

Full Article Click here Statistics on teenage birth rates should be viewed through an intersectional lens as Māori and Pasifika women are still overrepresented, a health support and advocacy group says. Data from Statistics New Zealand released last week revealed the number of teenage women in Aotearoa giving birth has more than halved in the past 10

E Tipu E Rea Mum Delivers One of NZ’s First 2022 Babies

A young Auckland couple welcomed their baby girl on Jan 1, 2022, possibly the first Kiwi born that year! Lockdown pregnancy wasn't easy, eh!

Paakiwaha interview: Zoe Aroha Hawke

Zoe Aroha Hawke, CEO of E Tipu E Rea, is interviewed on Paakiwaha. Watch the full interview to learn more.

Homeless teen solo mum aspires to become a police officer – Te Karere

Tiana Kiro, a solo mum, wants to become a police officer to make a change. She's living in emergency housing and is an advocate for teen mums.

Young māmā finds there’s ‘not enough support’ to transition out of emergency housing

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Teen parents face discrimination when house hunting – Young Māmā

Teen parents in Aotearoa are struggling to find suitable housing. A social provider is changing its approach to meet demand.

Te Karere – interview on housing

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