Māori

Te Roopu Whitiora is a specialist Kaupapa Māori service for Māori, between the ages of 18 to 65 years, who are experiencing symptoms suggestive of psychosis or schizophrenia. They are culturally and clinically responsive to the needs of Whaiora and their Whānau through the stages of their journey. If you or your Whānau are worried about your safety or their safety, our service can be contacted directly.

Aupōuri Ngāti Kahu Te Rarawa Trust (ANT) provides Whānau Ora social services to manage health, justice, housing, education and financial issues.

Aupouri Youth Trust provides life skills to youth and their whanau to:• Improve self-esteem and discipline• Enhance cultural identity• Provide activities for youth from a Maori perspective• Support a safe and caring community

The Maori Gambling Helpline is a 24 hour, freephone helpline for those worried about gambling or the gambling of others. You can call them to receive immediate support, to be referred to another gambling support organisation, or for information services for problem gambling. They have professional Maori counsellors trained to help people who are affected by gambling. Their Kaupapa is to listen and support you and your whanau, in dealing with the effects of problem gambling.

He Iwi Kotahi Tatou Trust, creating a positive future for the people of Moerewa and outlying areas. They desire a community where everyone is responsible for shaping a strong and sustainable future, with the richness of their history and their differences working for the good of all. Services include:• Whānau Ora• Food Rescue Northland• Community Connection• Taiohi Ararau – for young Māori aged 15-24• Whānau Resilience• Healthy Homes Taitokerau• Oranga Tamariki They are open Monday – Friday 9.00am - 3.00pm.

Ki A Ora Ngatiwai provide the following services:• A free mobile primary nursing service, covering Ngatiwai coastal area with clinics from Bland Bay to Bream Bay.• Whānau Ora Kaiārahi • Manawa Ora• Youth Healthcare (including alcohol and drug prevention)They also have a Medical Centre which will incur a cost for individuals aged 14 and over.

Korowai Tumanako is a kaupapa Maori service designed to support iwi, hapu and whanau who have been affected by sexual violence.They provide:• Sexual violence prevention education and support to whanau• Therapeutic supervision and training to local professionals and support workers • Clinical treatment for young people and adults who have participated in harmful sexual behaviour.

Taitokerau He Kete Aronui - MWWL Whangarei: To tātou tirohanga: [Our vision] Whakapakari i te kaha o te whanau [to strenghten families] To tātou whāinga: [Our objective] Hanga i te matauranga me te whakamarama [Equipping whānau with knowledge and skills] Te whakatairanga me te tautoko [Whānau advocacy and support] Te pumanawa hauora me te waiora [Ensuring families have access to information and/or services to support a healthy family] Contact by telephone, text, or email. All services are free of charge.

Mauri Social Services deliver services to support people impacted by or perpetrating family violence that work to reduce the devastating longer term impacts that family violence has on people, their families, whānau and communities across New Zealand.They currently provide Bail Support Services to men referred through the Department of Corrections as well as Whanau Resilience programs. They focus on providing tailored programs for each client to build their capacity as contributing members of the community.

Mauri Whanau Limited provide essential social services and home based, full immersion childcare.

Nga Ara Tōnui - Successful Pathways Ltd provides Mauri Mahi, Mauri Ora - an 8 week Career Development Programme underpinned by 10 months of pastoral care support.The programme is a mix of small group and one on one facilitation utilising a te ao Māori approach with a focus on whakawhanaungatanga and hauora.

Ngā Manga Pūriri (NMP) is an addiction service that offers free community based, confidential support for all addictions including problem gambling. Their Kaupapa Māori programmes are open to all ethnicities.

NISS is NZ’s largest Māori social service provider – for Ngāpuhi, by Ngāpuhi. They deliver programmes and provide advice and support for at-risk and vulnerable youth and whānau. Their services include: • Youth Services• Whānau Support• Care Services• Social Workers in Schools• Youth Worker in Secondary Schools• Children / Youth Programmes• School Attendance Service• Parenting Programmes• Family Harm Prevention• Marae Programmes (Taitamariki)

The Ngati Hine Health Trust provides health services through its provider arm, Hauora Whanui, social services through Whanau Whanui, and education and training through Matauranga Whanui.Services include:• Te Mirumiru (Early Childhood Education Centre)• Hauora Whānui (Nursing/Medical Centre/Clinics)• Maiaorere (Disability Support Services)• Whānau Whānui (Social Services/Family Support)• Mātauranga Whānui (Health Promotions, Education and Training)• Whānau Ora (Whānau Empowerment)• Te Hononga Hou (Mental Health and Addictions)• Ngā Whare mō Ngā Whānau (Whānau Housing) Some charges may apply.No referral required.

Ngāti Kahu Social & Health Services aim to support mental well-being for their community by providing whānau with services to help empower growth and stability. Their services include: • Community / social support (AOD)• Kaupapa Māori (AOD)• Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions• Peer / advocacy / group / family whānau support• Community based support - mental health• Kaupapa Māori - mental health for adults

Ngātiwai Education is based in Whangarei. They have programmes and training courses for all age groups.

Rangatahi Ora is a well-being programme created to provide learning through a kaupapa maori philosophy; building confidence, knowledge and awareness through personal development. Grounded in Mātauranga Māori and Bi-cultural in teachings it allows for participants of all ethnic backgrounds to embrace their culture and identity.  

Ringa Atawhai Mātauranga is a locally owned and operated Private Training Establishment who are committed to delivering FREE NZQA accredited quality programmes suited to the training and development needs of the Māori and non-Māori unregulated health workforce.They connect Maori aspirations to political, social, economic and cultural wellbeing by promoting teaching and learning practices that are uniquely tikanga Maori focused.Ringa Atawhai Matauranga also offer a range of FREE Rongoa Maori Services such as Karakia (Spiritual Guidance), Whitiwhiti Korero (Culturally Support) and Mirimiri (Massage).

The Ringa Atawhai Trust is a volunteer community health promotion organisation providing whanau support. No referral required.

Solomon Group Youth Service aims to empower youth to improve their quality of life and pathway into sustainable employment or further training. They work with young mothers 16 – 19 years and independent youth 16 -18 years.