It is well documented in the most recent and previously available statistics the Māori taiohi/youth are a higher risk of poor outcomes than that of the general youth population. Over the past four years there has been multiply inquires conducted by both government departments and NGO youth development providers that highlight the urgent need for reform and restructure to many of the practices and approaches offered by the support services available to youth in Aotearoa/New Zealand. The findings from many of the inquiries reveal several key issues that impede the effectiveness of the support services available to taiohi/youth development. This research aimed to explore and present an example of how one solution can contribute to the many needed to make support services more responsive and effective with Māori taiohi/youth at risk of poor outcomes.