April 2017: They have been inundated with many kōhanga reo, early childhood centres, kura kaupapa Māori and schools wanting to take part that there is now a waiting list. Volunteers are now being sort to help service the one local wharekura, one intermediate and one kōhanga reo that have been chosen for the programme.

Help is needed in the following areas:

• A community kitchen to operate from
• Advisory Board members including:
  • 1. school principal
  • 2. kōhanga reo staff member
  • 3. community centre representative
  • 4. community representative.
• Local business support including:
• Accountancy support (approx. 3hrs per week)
• Legal advice (approx. 3hrs per week)
• Admin support (approx. 3hrs per week)
• Sponsor a child or children lunch (approx. $10 per child per week)
• Donation (emergency lunches) approx. $100 per school

Any help in finding this support would be much appreciated. For more information, contact Healthy Families Rotorua Settings Manager Pollyanne Taare on 022 542 6722, direct dial on 07 393 2549 or email pollyanne@tearawawhanauora.org.nz.