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Community Information & Resources
155 Whare Awhina Community House
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 437 0185
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- Address 155 Kamo Road, Kensington, Whangarei 0112
- Website www.whare.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North
155 Whare Āwhina is a place where you and your whānau are valued, respected and accepted for who you are. They are community advocates, lawyers and social workers, there to help you and your whānau. They provide free legal advice through their 155 Community Law centres in Whangārei and Kaikohe, can help with whānau support, WINZ, housing, and are there to support anyone who is homeless with shelter at their 155 Open Arms day centre. Their food bank provides free food parcels twice a week, and 155 Open Arms serves free meals twice a day, six days a week.
Bay of Islands Community Centre
- Cost of Service Low Cost
- Telephone 022 198 8531
- Address Level 1, 76 Marsden Road, Paihia
- Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/183863621993849
- Regions Served Far North
Bay of Islands Community Centre Incorporated was set up to run community activities and services.Their activities include:• A Carer's group for those with dementia every 2nd Thursday from 10am to 11:30am• Toastmasters every second Thursday of the month at 7pm.
Bream Bay Community Support Trust
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 432 7197
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 9 Takutai Place Ruakaka
- Facebook www.facebook.com/BreamBayCommunitySupportTrust
- Regions Served Whangārei
The Bream Bay Community Support Trust seeks relationships that create opportunities that support safety, well-being and autonomy for the people of Bream Bay, Northland. Whānau Ora health clinics are held twice weekly at the Bream Bay Community Support Trust.
Building Safer Communities
- Cost of Service Free
- Website www.buildingsafercommunities.co.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/buildingsafercommunities
- Regions Served Far North
Building Safer Communities provide support and services for those wishing to gain their drivers license in the Far North (Kaitaia and surrounding areas). This includes financial support, driving lessons, assistance obtaining ID documentation etc. Their organisation runs regular Learner, Restricted, Defence Driving Courses and Driving lessons.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
[Whāngarei]
(09) 438 8046
0800 367 222
[Kaipara]
(09) 439 6100
0800 367 222
[Far North]
(09) 407 9829
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Email
[Whāngarei]
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[Kaipara]
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[Far North]
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Address
[Whāngarei]
Floor 2, 69 Bank St Whangarei 0110
[Kaipara]
37 Hokianga Road, Dargaville 0310
[Far North]
Mid North Masons Building, 6 Cobham Road, Kerikeri 0230 - Website www.cab.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
CAB helps people to know and understand their rights and obligations, and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. Providing people with the confidence and support they need to take action. The service is free, confidential and independent. In simple language this means they will answer any question, or help with any problem you may have.Please phone 0800 377 222 to locate your nearest CAB or visit their website www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/
Civil Defence - Northland Emergency Management
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0800 002 004
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 36 Water Street, Whangarei,0110
- Website www.nrc.govt.nz/civildefence
- Facebook www.facebook.com/civildefencenorthland
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Northland Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) is a part of Northland Regional Council and works in partnership with local council, emergency services, iwi and other organisations with the aim of:• Understanding Northland's hazards and risks• Coordinating all planning activities related to hazard and emergency management• Encouraging cooperation and joint action within the region• Assisting communities in becoming more resilient to hazards and prepared for emergencies.• Supporting individuals, whānau and communities during emergencies.
Creative Northland
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 09 430 0710
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address Railway Road Whangarei, New Zealand 0110
- Website www.creativenorthland.com
- Facebook www.facebook.com/CreativeNorthlandNZ
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Creative Northland inspires creative endeavour through artistic projects, touring opportunities, education and specialised resources to develop and sustain Northland's community’s artistic practice.
They offer free promotion of events, and event equipment using their extensive contact network of creatives across Northland.
Funding may be available to support creative events upon application (*conditions apply).
Crimestoppers
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0800 555 111
- Website www.crimestoppers-nz.org
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Crimestoppers is an anonymous line to Police for reporting any suspected crime other than emergencies.
Dargaville Community Corrections
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 439 3696
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.corrections.govt.nz
- Regions Served Kaipara
Dargaville Community Corrections works with Sentence Management, court work and home detention. They provide community work groups for non profit organisations.
Disability Connect
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
- Telephone (09) 636 0351
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.disabilityconnect.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/ParentandFamilyResourceCentre
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Disability Connect provides: • Direct information and advice by phone and email• Seminars and workshops• A Monday night Parents Support Group via Zoom. Please visit their website for more information.
Far North REAP
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 408 1380
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- Address 33 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia 0441
- Website www.farnorthreap.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/FNREAP
- Regions Served Far North
The Far North REAP's Community Learning Centre provides education and support in the following areas, to encourage lifelong education in rural communities:• Schools• Adult & tertiary education• Early childhood• Road safety• Parenting• Community support• Youth development
Hearts & Minds
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
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Telephone
0800 468 288
09 441 8989 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.heartsandminds.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Hearts & Minds NZ is a community development agency with an integrated focus on wellbeing.Their purpose is to inspire stronger, healthier communities by connecting people to resources and support that transform lives.
Hearts & Minds
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
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Telephone
0800 468 288
09 441 8989 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.heartsandminds.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Hearts & Minds NZ is a community development agency with an integrated focus on wellbeing.Their purpose is to inspire stronger, healthier communities by connecting people to resources and support that transform lives.
Kaipara Budgeting Service
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 439 8592
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 80 Normanby Street, Dargaville 0310
- Regions Served Kaipara
Kaipara Budgeting Service provides free budgeting and community education programs for people and families in Dargaville and the larger Kaipara area.
Kaitaia Community House and Family Budgeting Service
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 408 0026
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 12 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia 0410
- Website www.kaitaiacommunityhouse.co.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/KaitaiaFamilyBudgetingService
- Regions Served Far North
Kaitaia Community House is managed by Far North Budgeting Management Inc. The house's kaupapa is to provide information, advocacy and a welcoming space, while the budgeting service provides free, confidential and culturally sensitive financial advice; educating people to better manage their finances.Open Monday - Thursday 9am- 4pm. FRIDAY 9.00am to 3.00pm.
Kaitaia People's Centre - Nga Hoa Awhina Inc
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 408 3378
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address Pioneer House, 6 South Road, Kaitaia 0410
- Facebook www.facebook.com/Kaitaia-Peoples-Centre-704893326203598
- Regions Served Far North
Kaitaia People's Centre - Nga Hoa Awhina Inc provides information and advice on:• NZ Laws• Family Court• Consumer Rights• WINZ• Employment• Human and Disability Rights• Maori Waitangi Tribunal information. They offer free legal clinics with their lawyers on a fortnightly basis. When necessary, their staff support clients in out of office advocacy. They also provide free and confidential social services to anyone who requests them. They are open Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm. No referral required.
LiiFT AOTEAROA
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
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Telephone
0800 426 223
021 079 8758 - Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.liift.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/ancad.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
LiiFT AOTEAROA offers outstanding, affordable professional development for NFP and community groups and individuals. As per the name LiiFT they seek to both inform and inspire – that’s why there are two ‘i’s in LiiFT. The vision is to see individuals and groups LiiFTED and strengthened through offering relevant and affordable capability-building courses, presented by top, professional consultants and facilitators, just as they at ANCAD have been doing for many years now, with the fantastic support of The Tindall Foundation.
Neighbourhood Support
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
Whangārei: 021 0825 7357 / 021 0827 8140
Kaipara: 09 439 5152 / 021 0827 8140
Far North: (Kaitaia)09 408 3030 / 029 122 1339
Far North: (Rangitane) 029 020 03641
Far North: (Paihia) 021 294 5229
Other Northland Areas: (Waimamaku) 09 405 8168 / 021 194 5989
Other Northland Areas:(Ōtiria) 027 911 5580 -
Email
Whangārei: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Far North: (Kaitaia) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Address
Whangārei: c/o Whangārei Police Station, 88 Cameron Street, Whangārei 0110
Kaipara: c/o Kumarani Productions Trust, 15 Onslow St, Dargaville 0310
Far North: c/o Building Safer Communities, 5 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia 0410
Other Northland Areas: c/o Wekaweka Valley Trust, Waimamaku Resource Centre, 7235 State Highway 12, Waimamaku - Website www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/NeighbourhoodSupportTaiTokerau
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Neighbourhood Support is a nationwide community-led movement that brings people and neighbourhoods together to create safe, resilient and connected communities.
They work alongside Police and other partners to equip neighbourhoods to improve safety, be prepared for emergencies and support one another so that our communities are great places to live.
Being involved in Neighbourhood Support comes in many shapes and forms.
You could meet regularly, stay connected online, host barbecues or events, undertake neighbourhood projects, or start your own group.
Netsafe
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0508 638 723
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- Website www.netsafe.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Netsafe provide information and advice on all online issues: online security, possible online crime and online safety. They also provide resources for schools regarding online safety for young people.
New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse (NZFVC)
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 923 4640
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.nzfvc.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse is the national centre for research and information on family and whānau violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. NZFVC provides information and resources for people working towards the elimination of family violence. NZFVC offers a monthly newsletter, news and events alerts and library and information services.