Waikato Regional Plan 2007/2008
Foreword from the Regional Commissioner for Social Development
E ngā mana
E ngā reo
E ngā kārangaranga maha
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou,
tēnā koutou katoa.
Ki a koutou ngā tētēkura kua wheturangitia
haere, haere, haere, oti atu rā.
Haere ki te tua o te ārai, haere, haere, moe mai rā.
Huri noa ki a tātou te hunga ora, me kī,
ngā kanohi kitea,
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou,
tēnā tātou katoa.
Ka nui aku mihi ki a koutou katoa,
e hāpai nei, e tautoko nei, e kawe nei
i ngā kaupapa whakahirahira o
Te Manatū Whakahiato Ora.
Na reira, e kī ana, “Mā pango,
mā whero,
ka oti ai te mahi”.
Pai Mārire.
It is my pleasure to share with you the 2007/2008 Ministry’s Regional Plan for the Waikato region. This is an opportunity to highlight what we want to achieve in our region, and invite you to work with us as we respond to the challenges and needs of our people and communities.
Since the introduction of Child, Youth and Family into the Ministry, our regional relationship has grown from strength to strength. We will work together to ensure that our rangatahi are well cared for and protected at each stage of their lives. We will collaborate with other agencies to minimise the incidence of youth offending.
Across the Ministry, we are seizing the opportunities that present themselves in our region to help individuals and families become more independent and experience higher levels of wellbeing. Through providing avenues for people to attain a higher level of knowledge, enter lasting employment opportunities and lead a balanced, healthy lifestyle, we will help to strengthen the future of our communities.
A key priority, as we look forward, is to help Waikato families to live free from violence. We will continue to lead a dedicated approach among our government partners and community organisations to address the issues leading to and arising from family violence.
As Regional Commissioner for Social Development, I will continue to engage with our local councils, central government partners and across the community to ensure our work reaches the people who are most in need of our services.
I would like to acknowledge our staff and our many partners and stakeholders for their passion, professionalism and assistance in delivering our services. The work we do makes a huge difference in many people’s lives and each one of us can play an important role in making it happen.
Tēnā koutou katoa.
Te Rehia Papesch
Regional Commissioner for Social Development
