Tuia te Hapori, which means to ‘sew/bind the community’, is one of the initiatives that has come out of a multiagency group – including Kāinga Ora, Te Korowai Trust, Nelson City Council, Nelson Tasman Housing Trust, New Zealand Police, and the Department of Internal Affairs – that has collaborated to support the southeast Stoke community.

The purpose of Tuia te Hapori is to provide a safe space for the community to engage and connect with agencies, groups, or services available. Tuia te Hapori can be used by any agency or group to host activations, workshops, or events that are beneficial to this community.