Kia ora Te Whānau: Value through videos

Healthy Families South Auckland has joined forces with Te Matariki Clendon Community Centre and Te Pātaka Kōrero o Waimāhia - Clendon Library to produce a series of videos spotlighting the range of programmes accessible to the community in South Auckland.

The videos, to be posted on social media and various platforms, aim to illuminate the breadth of offerings available, from educational workshops and cultural events to wellness sessions and youth activities.

The videos being posted are:

  •  Manga Club, a youth group that enjoys comic books, art and pop culture

  • Samoan Zumba, a zumba group that brings together young and old to keep fit and healthy

  • Book Chat, a book club for members of South Auckland communities

  •  Pepe, a group for parents and their toddlers to enjoy books, music and games.

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Waimāhia - Clendon Library manager Chris Fifita says community members have appreciated seeing their programmes and activities recorded and promoted.

“Several people have already said they want to be part of the next series of videos,” says Chris.

“The feedback has been really positive because the community are aware how effective these different programmes can be to promote wellbeing in our neighbourhoods. For numerous families, libraries and recreation centres stand out as among the most convenient destinations to visit, given the variety of services they can offer under one roof.”

The videos are just one part of the Kia Ora Te Whānau Hubs initiative by Auckland Council’s Active Communities, Connected Communities, Māori Outcomes, and Healthy Families South Auckland.

The initiative is reimagining what a well-being community hub could look like in South Auckland if created in partnership between local government and whānau.

Healthy Families South Auckland manager Winnie Hauraki says during the surveying of customers and user groups it was identified that there were some quick initiatives that could be done right away.

 “These included creating easy-to-access videos that would inform the Manurewa and Clendon community of services available to them,” says Winnie. “By visually showcasing individuals engaged in these programmes, the initiative aims to inspire greater participation and foster a sense of belonging and wellbeing within the community.”

The videos will be posted regularly on the Te Pātaka Kōrero o Waimāhia - Clendon Library facebook page.