Support and Advice for kāpō and their whānau

Kāpō Māori Aotearoa is an organisation of integrity that delivers because it cares about its people. We illuminate the darkness with hope, and empower our members to have self-determination, independence, and individual and whānau well-being.


Becoming part of our network provides help, hope and support for kāpō and their whānau.

Kāpō Māori Aotearoa aims to improve the well-being of our members by providing support, advice and activities that provide self advocacy, self awareness and self determination.

Our values include:


  • Upholding and respecting the principles of Mana kāpō

  • Supporting, sponsoring and advocating for resources

  • Promoting awareness and respect for Kāpō Māori

  • Encouraging facilitation with entities that uphold similar purposes

  • Upholding member self-governance and participation

  • Incorporating the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi with respect to Taha Māori and Taha Wairua

  • Instilling and applying the principles of Tikanga Māori


You can find out more about our aims and purposes in our Te Kaupapa – Constitution.

Become a Member

Kāpō Māori Aotearoa has disabled, able-bodied, Māori and Non-Māori members.

Join our network.