The Mission
Hivemind | Hapori Āwhina is a service to support kaimahi in the helping and healing professions, and the organisations that employ them. We target varying levels of need by expanding communities of care and reflection across our industries, uplifting and empowering our colleagues in dedicated teams and groups, and offering individual support in times where collegial warmth and understanding can help us through the ebbs and flows of our working lives.

About Hivemind

The Promise
We are inclusive - members of all faith, ethnic, and cultural communities are welcomed and affirmed through everything we do.

  • We are decolonising - our mahi is kaupapa Māori forward and uplifting of allies of Māoritanga.

  • We are gender/sexuality affirming – all expressions of sexuality and gender are welcomed at our offerings.

  • We are neuroaffirmining – we embrace processing and functioning differences, sensory needs, and requirements for safe space among our neurodiverse community members.

The Benefits
Organisations will notice lowered costs around turnover and the subsequent training of new kaimahi as attrition rates decline, lowered risk profiles as kaimahi avoid the experience of burnout which raises risk in social service organisations, and heightened workplace and career satisfaction as organisations grow more confident, capable and resilient teams who delight in their work and lift their organisations to higher levels of effectiveness and outreach. Individuals will be enriched, encouraged, and recharged to continue our much needed work in the world.

Whakapono | Trust

Ngā Mātāpono
Our Values

Trust in ourselves, others, and the growth of all people toward their own light.

Kotahitanga | Unity

Coming together to work as one for the improvement of all. A rising tide that lifts all boats.

Rangimārie | Peace

Moving forward and making change from a place of peace. Claiming peace as our birthright and offering it to others.

Aroha | Compassion

Deep care for self and other. Loving reverence for humanity and the human condition.

Motuhaketanga | Autonomy

Preserving the right to discern one’s own path and empowering others to make that discernment.

Whakahaumaru | Safety

Protecting and upholding the rights of all people. Caring for those in need of rest.

Ngākau Ora | Emotional Wellbeing

Caretaking and surrender. Watching over people and their potential.

Ngā Pūtake | The Roots

Manawa Ora | Living Wellbeing

Singularity and Unity. Holding the paradox of the collective and the individual.

Mauri Ora | Vital Wellbeing

Compassion and peace. Making visible the warmth and flow of kindness and acceptance.

Ngā Hua me Ngā Puāwai

We’re growing things we value and harvesting inspiration from our many roots:

Whanaungatanga (kinship), Manaakitanga (hospitality), Tapu (sacredness), Taonga tuku iho (heritage), Whakapapa (lineage), Whakataukī (proverbs), Pūrākau (stories), Toi (arts), Whenua (land), Ngā Hononga (relationships), Tohu (symbols),  Reo (language), Waiata (songs), Ahurei (culture)

Fighte Fuaighte (woven together). A deep and meaningful connection through years, through places, between regions, people, and worlds

Comraich -  sanctuary, asylum,  protection.   

Jera (rune) - the cycle of life. Turning of the wheel. Rhythm of nature. Going with the flow of nature to obtain goals.

Turanga Taiao – a foundation of the natural world