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About Us

We Build People

Our 
Story

Get to Know Us

The Meke Foundation is a kaupapa Māori organisation based in Hawke’s Bay dedicated to Motivating, Engaging, Konnecting, and Empowering (MEKE) rangatahi and whānau to reach their full potential.

Our Mission

To create a prosperous and healthy environment for rangatahi and whānau to thrive and excel. 

Our Vision

The Meke Foundation exists to:

  • Motivate rangatahi and whanau to unlock their potential.

  • Engage them in meaningful education and exercise.

  • Konnect them back to whānau, culture, and community.

  • Empower them with tools for lifelong success.

Vision:
“To build stronger rangatahi, stronger whānau, and stronger communities — by turning potential into purpose.”

Our Values

Whanaungatanga: A sense of belonging.

Manaakitanga: Ability to extend aroha. 

Rangatiratanga: Self-governance.

Mōhiotanga: Sharing of information.

Kaitiakitanga: Guard our taonga.

Whakapapa: History of our tīpuna.

Atuatanga: Paying respect to our Atua.

Toiora: Promoting healthy lifestyles. 

Te Oranga: Participation in society.

Mauri Ora: Cultural identity.

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where we are heading

Check out our road map for the next few years.

Without a plan, we are planning to fail

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