This initiative was developed by Pae Huarahi Ltd, an entity owned by partners Kaiarahi Tapiri Ltd and Te Roopu Wairoa Trust, kaupapa Maori organisations founded and governed by whanau haua. Since 201, these partners have created some unique initiatives based on specialist knowledge of contemporary and traditional Māori responses to disability
There are several terms used when identifying people with disabilities. Tangata Whaikaha is now commonly used in our communities and among government agencies, including Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People.
Whanau haua is another common term. We used it here as it relates to our history, pūrākau and traditional Mãori responses (see Part One - Decolonising Disability).
