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We are the collective of social service providers walking alongside children, rangatahi & whānau every day.
Social Service Providers Te Pai Ora o Aotearoa has over 200 members – our members are community-based social service organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, and people working alongside social services. We strengthen the social sector through advocacy and engagement, learning and development, relationships and sector leadership. Our mahi contributes to ensuring children, rangatahi and whānau can thrive now and intergenerationally.
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News
There are nice little nuggets scattered throughout the Budget, “but let’s be clear they are small scale and are not going to flip the dial to relieve the suffering faced by children and whānau today. This is not the bold investment required to build the foundation for a thriving future.” - Belinda Himiona, Te Pai Ora SSPA Chief Executive
Auditor-General’s inquiry into Oranga Tamariki’s procurement and contract management process circa 2023-2025
On Thursday 15 May, the Office of the Auditor-General released the findings of its inquiry into Oranga Tamariki’s procurement and contract management process circa 2023-2025.
Media Release: Response to Auditor General’s inquiry into Oranga Tamariki procurement and contract management
Te Pai Ora SSPA says an inquiry released today by the Auditor General into Oranga Tamariki shows a government department under enormous stress, “that clearly lost sight of how its decisions could impact children and whānau.”
Media Release - Community-based Social Sector welcomes $190m Social Investment Fund – calls for a fair and sustainable approach
Te Pai Ora SSPA and the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services welcome today’s announcement from Social Investment Minister, Hon Nicola Willis of a new $190 million Social Investment Fund.
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Upcoming events
Urgent Support, Lasting Impact: Expanding Social Crisis Response
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Tue08 Jul 2025
Building Resilience Together: Emergency Preparedness for Kaimahi and Communities
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Tue12 Aug 2025
Whakamanawa 2025
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Wed10 Sep 2025
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Thu11 Sep 2025
Whakamanawa 2025 Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
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Wed10 Sep 2025
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Thu11 Sep 2025
Te Whare Pupuri Rawa
Recent resource library uploads
Click on any of the listings below to check out some of the latest content added to our Resource Library.
Care without conditions - a conversation with Jill Hawkey, Christchurch Methodist Mission Executive Director
5 mins
Wishing on a star - a conversation with Dr Ang Jury, Chief Executive of the National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges
5 mins
The golden thread that binds us - a conversation with Lorraine Scanlon, CEO of Homebuilders West Coast Trust
5 mins
The two ships that survive in a storm - a conversation with Nathan Harrington, Chief Executive of Te Kupenga Hauora Ahuriri
5 mins