The Porirua Whānau Centre’s new budgeting service, Building Financial Capability: Budgeting, is a free programme designed to support whānau across the Greater Wellington region through tough financial times.

Tiaki Mokopuna (at Porirua’s Whitireia campus) is one of two childcare centres operated by the Porirua Whānau Centre. With a kaupapa grounded in aroha, culture, and empowerment, it provides more than just childcare. It also creates a nurturing environment where tamariki thrive.

Through the Whānau Centre’s support, Taimua Pupi Holi (known to most as Semi) has earned his First Aid certificate, secured both his learner and restricted driver’s licences, and enrolled in an entrance-level carpentry course at Whitireia in Porirua.

The Whānau Centre has also now helped into his first job.