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About Us

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About Us

At the heart of our mahi are the core values that drive us to continuously improve, lead, and inspire.


We believe in leading with accountability, ensuring that the trust placed in us by whānau and the community is upheld with integrity.


Our approach embodies courageous leadership taking bold steps to address challenges head-on, while fostering innovation and growth.


Resilience is woven into our practice, as we help individuals and families navigate difficulties, empowering them to rebuild and thrive.


Excellence is not just a goal but a standard we strive for in everything we do, ensuring that our services consistently reflect the highest level of care and professionalism.


These values guide us in our mission, reinforcing our commitment to deliver positive, meaningful change for whānau in Te Taitokerau.

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Our Values

Leading with Accountability

To assume responsibility for our role in achieving change

Courageous Leadership

Taking a stand in the face of adversity

Resilience

Creating an environment that strengthens our capacity to adapt in the face of challenges

Excellence

Setting and pursuing high standards of professionalism

Kaimahi

Our Team

Our team is a collaboration of dedicated professionals with over 20 years of experience in Māori health, mental health and addictions and social services.


At Tuhiata, we are committed to actively engaging with the communities we serve, whether through supporting whānau or fostering meaningful connections. Our dedication is driven by a genuine passion for creating lasting, positive change. It’s not just about the services we provide; it’s about the people, their stories, and the impact we can make together.

Marihi Langford

CEO

  • Diploma in Child Protection

  • Grad Dip Bus ( Māori development)

  • MMgt

Marihi Langford

CEO / Founder

Masters of Management

Graduate Diploma in business - Māori Development

Diploma in Child Protection

Roy Langford

Senior Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing

Certificate in Adult Literacy

Cera James

Operations Manager

DAPAANZ Accredited Supervisor

Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science - Youth Development

Post Graduate Certificate in Health Science - Addictions

Graduate Diploma in Leadership & Management

Cory James

Clinical Lead

DAPAANZ Accredited Supervisor

Post Graduate Diploma in Bi-Cultural Supervision

Graduate Diploma in Addictions Counselling

Trey Henry

AOD Practitioner / Restorative Justice Facilitator

Graduate Diploma in Addictions Counselling

Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions

Sasha Saies

AOD Practitioner / Restorative Justice Facilitator

Graduate Diploma in Addictions Counselling

Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions

Maakinihi Lewer

Youth Worker

Certificate in Public Health & Health Promotion

Pierce Penewiripo

Youth Worker

Certificate in Youth Development

Azalea Pont

Youth Worker

Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions

Ceritificate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Kelly Paice

Youth Counsellor

Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Counselling & Guidance.

Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology & Minor in Education

Sommer Coote

Administration Officer

Greg Busby

Alcohol and Drug Kaimahi

Currently completing Te Taketake Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling (Level 7)



Shakira Walker

Restorative Justice Facilitator

Marihi Langford

CEO

  • Diploma in Child Protection

  • Grad Dip Bus ( Māori development)

  • MMgt

Roy Langford

Senior Management

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing

  • Certificate in Adult Literacy

Cera James

Operations Manager

  • DAPAANZ Accredited Supervisor

  • Post Grad Cert - Youth Development

  • Post Grad Cert - Addictions

  • Dip Business

  • Grad Dip in Leadership & Management

Cory James

Clinical Lead

  • DAPAANZ Accredited Supervisor

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Bi-Cultural Supervision

  • Graduate Diploma in Addictions Counselling

Trey Henry

AOD Practitioner / Restorative Justice Facilitator

  • Graduate Diploma in Addictions Counselling

  • Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions

Sasha Saies

AOD Practitioner / Restorative Justice Facilitator

  • Graduate Diploma in Addictions Counselling

  • Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions

Maakinihi Lewer

Youth Worker

  • Certificate in Public Health & Health Promotion

Pierce Penewiripo

Youth Worker

  • Certificate in Youth Development

Azalea Pont

Youth Worker

  • Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions

  • Certificate in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

Kelly Paice

Youth Counsellor

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Education - Counselling & Guidance.

  • Bachelor of Arts - Major in Psychology & Minor in Education

Sommer Coote

Administration Officer

Shakira Walker

Restorative Justice Facilitator

Greg Busby

Alcohol and Drug Kaimahi

Currently completing Te Taketake Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling (Level 7)

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