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What We Do
Our work focuses on
people and community.
625
people enjoy purposeful jobs and careers at Hōhepa Hawke's Bay
At Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay we offer quality, individualised support for intellectually disabled children and adults in a community where all people can forge a sense of identity and belonging.
Our work focuses on people and community. We have a person-centred approach where strengths, aspirations, and autonomy are celebrated. We place a strong value on building community where through strong connections and relationships everyone can access housing, education, fun and recreational activities, as well as a range of volunteer and paid work opportunities.
Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay offers a range of housing options, education, day activities and work opportunities.
Our operations also include two organic (biodynamic) farms, boutique cheese factory, market gardens, native plant nursery, woodwork and candle making studio, weavery and other craft activities. The focus is on meaningful work experience and opportunities for people we support. Products are sold through our shops and Farmers’ Market stall, and supplied to retailers, cafes, wineries and restaurants.
Hōhepa’s dairy and horticultural production has operated under regenerative farming practices for six decades, and holds Demeter (biodynamic) and BioGro (organic) certification.
”The people we support and their families are at the centre of Hōhepa Hawke's Bay. We all partner together for a great journey of development, both for the individual and the community”
Santiago De Marco - CEO, Hōhepa Hawkes Bay
