ĀKI KAITIAKITANGA
Kaitaikitanga can be understood as the responsibility and practices that protect and nurture the mauri or essence and life force of people and places.
We offer kaimahi safe spaces as individuals or groups to process cultural and clinical experiences from both professional and personal contexts. As a Kaupapa Maori service, we prioritise well-being within the workplace. AKI also partners with Tangata Tiriti to meet the needs of a wide range of people.
The underpinning principles of ĀKI‘s Kaupapa Maori model are:
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Whanaungatanga (meaningfulconnections/connectedness)
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Tiaki (caring for people and places)
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Aroha (compassion)
Our Kaitiaki
Marlana Maru
Director | Social Worker
Ngāti Maniapoto, Whakatōhea, Ngāti Awa
Marlana is an experienced kaupapa Māori social worker, facilitator, kaitiaki and supervisor, with a strong interest in rongoā Māori and indigenous responses to trauma.
Marcia Ranginui Charlton
Director | Social Worker
Ngai Tūhoe, Ngāti Ruapani
Marcia has depth of experience in social work, rehabilitation and kaitiakitanga. She is passionate about supporting people on their journey of wellness.
Delivered alongside
Individual Kaitiaki Sessions
ĀKI offers face-to-face and/or online kaitiaki sessions with individuals across professionals.
Group Kaitiaki Sessions
Providing onsite support, supervision, and access to rongoā Māori alongside professional development training.