Strategic Mission Statement

Te Aroha Noa Community Services is a God-inspired organisation unleashing the potential of all people. We nurture strong connections, embrace lifelong learning, champion guardianship, and build for a sustainable future empowering our community and creating lasting impact. We are committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi in all that we do. Our four pou, Whakawhānaungatanga, Ako, Kaitiakitanga, and Toitū te Oranga, guide our actions, ensuring that relationships are authentic, learning is transformative, whānau voices are central, and our organisation thrives with integrity and purpose.

Te Aroha Noa – What does it mean?

Our name ‘Te Aroha Noa’ was gifted to us by Bishop Hapai Winiata, who at the time in 1989 was the Bishop of the Anglican Māori roopu and Minister of St. Michaels Church. Te Aroha Noa (translated by Vicki Roberts nee Elgar) means ‘the love’ (with the wider sense of respect, concern, highest good, and well-being) and works in connection with ‘tapu’ (set apart/often sacred/sanctified—restricted use). Therefore, noa translates to “open to all—no restrictions.” So the total phrase “te aroha noa” refers to “the unconditional love” of God for all people or “love with no strings attached.” This name speaks to the ngākau, or heart, of our organisation and work over the last 30+ years.