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He Waka Tapu was established in 1996 to fill a gap in the local community around violence by Maori men against women and children. After approaching Mana whenua for their support He Waka Tapu started providing men's programme for Community Probation Services and men released from local prisons needing to address violent behaviour against women. He Waka Tapu is a charitable Company and now employs over 25 people ranging from, alcohol & drug clinicains, social workers, nurses, counsellors, youth workers administration staff who are supported by our kaumatua Hori Ehau who is an active member of the kahui kaumaatua i te runanga o Otautahi.