“He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata.
People are the heart of everything I do. My purpose is to serve with aroha, uplift with integrity, and walk alongside whānau with compassion and respect.”
Teinia is a Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and whānau in Te Tai Tokerau.
Teinia brings a strong sense of cultural identity and deep connection to her community, with much of her mahi grounded in the Mid North region. Teinia’s approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and built on trusted relationships that have been nurtured over decades of service.
Teinia specialises in:
- Social work with kiritaki and their whānau
- Culturally grounded support
- Whānau-focused advocacy
- Strength based approaches
She is confident working with people of all cultures and genders, speaks English, and provides support from the Mid North but is also able to travel if needed. Her practice is grounded in whānau-centred values and a genuine belief in walking alongside others to uplift and empower.
