Tiaki Taoka is the Kāi Tahu mandated whānau care service, working with our mokopuna, whānau, hapū and iwi to create a positive environment for all our whānau to thrive in. We believe that the best outcomes for mokopuna Kāi Tahu requiring alternative care to their parents are acquired by an iwi-based whānau care service that centres whānau, hapū and iwi.