He aroha te aroha pukapuka

Planning for the loss of a loved one is a deeply personal and often challenging journey. To support whānau Māori in navigating this process, a new resource has been created that focuses on end-of-life planning. The resource provides practical information from a te ao Māori lens to help whānau understand the many decisions and processes that may need to be considered while creating space for each whānau to honour their own tikanga, values and wishes.

This pukapuka encourages whānau to think about essential elements such as wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney, tangihanga planning, and organising their affairs. Featuring stunning toi Māori, this resource was created by whānau, for whānau.

Key Features of the Resource

• Will Planning: Guidance on creating a will and establishing an Enduring Power of Attorney to ensure that your wishes are respected.

• Tangihanga Planning: Tools and templates to help whānau plan a tangihanga that reflects the life and values of the deceased.

• Bucket List Creation: Encouragement to document experiences and wishes that can be fulfilled, celebrating life and legacy.

• Affairs Organisation: Checklists and tips for getting personal affairs in order, making the transition smoother for whānau.

Empowering Whānau Through Engagement

The kaupapa has been developed from lived experience and kōrero shared by many contributors. It is intended to support, not replace, the important ā-kanohi conversations that happen within whānau. The resource emphasises whānau engagement and collaboration. It provides a space where individual whānau members can process their own thinking, and then discuss and share their thoughts with their whānau.