The Manaaki Manual by Whaea Mere

Author: Whaea Mere

The Manaaki Manual by Whaea Mere is an alcohol host responsibility toolkit co-created with whānau for whānau. This initiative arose in response to significant alcohol-related harm within our communities and the deep-seated intergenerational trauma it has caused.

Excessive alcohol consumption has led to various adverse effects for many whānau, including health problems, family disruption, and social challenges, creating a perpetuating cycle of trauma across generations.

In acknowledging the necessity for a focused response to these issues, the toolkit aims to address the underlying causes of alcohol-related harm and offers resources for safer consumption and responsible hosting.

Through this approach, the initiative seeks to break the cycle of trauma and foster healthier, more resilient whānau environments.