Nau Mai Haere Mai, Welcome to the Child Development Service Southland / Ratoka Whakapuāwai Tamaiti Murihiku.
Our Mission is to work with you and your child, on a journey that is important to you.
Working together with you and your child / E mahi tahi ana me koe me tō tamaiti.
Our Values
- Whanaungatanga – building relationships through cultural respect, connections and working in partnership with children, their families/whānau to provide truly person-centred care
- Skilled professionals working in a fun and caring way
- Manaakitanga - learning from, supporting and empowering our families
- Promoting participation
- Advocating for children and their whānau