Connect with Te Ako Manaaki
Let’s start a conversation
Whether you are exploring the framework, considering an application, looking for implementation support or interested in evaluation and research, we would be pleased to hear from you.
How we can help
A practical framework, adapted to your context
Te Ako Manaaki can support organisations and communities working across complex systems where no single service, agency or profession can create the desired outcomes alone.
We work alongside partners to understand their context, strengthen collaboration and develop approaches that are both locally relevant and grounded in the framework’s core principles.
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janette@theplaygroundcpm.com
Tell us a little about your organisation, community or area of interest, and we will respond as soon as possible.
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Where a conversation might begin
Understanding the framework
Explore how Te Ako Manaaki works and whether it is relevant to the challenges or opportunities you are addressing.
Applying it in practice
Discuss how the framework could be adapted for your population, place, service system or operating environment.
Implementation support
Strengthen shared purpose, collaborative practice, pathways, governance and learning across partner organisations.
Evidence and evaluation
Consider how implementation, experience, outcomes and systems change can be understood and evaluated together.
Who we work with
Partners working across systems and communities
Te Ako Manaaki is relevant to people and organisations seeking a more integrated, relationship-centred response to complex challenges.
Current applications
Te Ako Manaaki in practice
The framework has developed through practical application and continues to be adapted across different regions and service contexts.
West Auckland
Attendance West
Supporting the delivery of attendance services across West Auckland schools.
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Integrated education support
Supporting coordinated responses to attendance, engagement and complex education needs across North Auckland.
Te Tai Tokerau
NorthAble Matapuna Hauora
Supporting people living with disability who experience wider barriers to participation, wellbeing and thriving.
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Tell us what you are working on
A conversation is often the best place to begin. Share your context, the challenge you are considering or the opportunity you would like to explore.


