Manaaki Aotearoa
Kia ora taatou e nga hau e wha o te motu.
The name Manaaki Aotearoa was chosen by Kaumatua and Kuia from Tainui to represent CareNZ's approach to treatment. This name embraces our image, the kaupapa and the people of CareNZas we move forward.
Manaaki – is to love and to care for one another, each other, those around us – regardless of race, belief, faith, young or old. Manaaki was used in time of our humble beginnings and still widely used today in our everyday life.
Aotearoa – The Long Cloud of daylight and or the Long White Cloud, a name given to this new land with white skies, a new home land (Te Kainga hou). The old saying was that for all those that dwell in the Land of the Long Cloud would have life, sustenance and protection.
In remembrance, we acknowledge those who have passed, those who were a great help, providing support and guidance to the name Manaaki Aotearoa and we will always be thankful to them all. Their vision was that the name would unite and embrace all of Aotearoa and all the people that dwell on the lands in peace, love and harmony.
Na reira e nga iwi o Aotearoa, tena koutou katoa, paimarire.
- Atutahi Riki, Kaumatua, Tainui
Rauroha
Continuing on with our treatment philosophy and utilisation Maori culture is CareNZ's logo – which consists of two rauru (spirals) connected together and made up of three parts.
The first part of the journey is shown by the bottom curve; this part represents Tawhirinuku - the lower whirlwind. Its positive energy recognises our human potential and guides us to the next level of recovery.
The second part is the human element (the s shape). It signifies a journey of recovery and healing, with many paths to navigate and challenges around every turn. This whatu Manawa – human element – a connecting energy which portrays what a unique taonga (treasure) human life is by its 'pounamu' (green) colour.
The third part of the journey is depicted by the top curve. This represents Tawhirirangi – the upper whirlwind. Its positive energy recognises our human potential and guides us to the highest level of complete recovery.
Our logo represents the journey of one's recovery and healing, ascending to a higher place of being. It symbolises the creation of a meeting place – the Rauroha – by the joining of the whirlwind from above and below – with the green in the centre representing the creation of a precious taonga.
