He Waka Tapu

Kaupapa Māori Hauora

15 Jan

Written By James Akuhata

ME MAHI TAHI TĀTOU MO TE ORANGA O TE WHĀNAU

Manaakitanga
We are respectful, show generosity and care for others to ensuring everyone’s mana is upheld.
Rangatiratanga
We lead by inspiring others to see what is possible.
Whanaungatanga
We build relationships through shared experiences and working together.
Whakaakoako
We all learn.
REFERRAL PROCESS
Accessing our many services here at He Waka Tapu is a simple and straightforward process, offering two convenient options. Firstly, individuals can self-refer by simply visiting one of our sites, emailing reception@hewakatapu.org.nz or calling 0800 HE WAKA (43 9252). Alterna tively, external organisations can easily refer individuals through our online form, streamlining the process for swift assistance.
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Reception@hewakatapu.org.nz
0800 439 252
Ōtautahi Main Office - Christchurch
161 Pages Road, Wainoni, Ōtautahi, 8061
Hakatere Office - Ashburton
111 Tancred Street, Hakatere, 7700

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About

"I believe that most people are like me. They want a good life. I knew that it wasn’t just about stopping violence or giving up alcohol and drugs, it was about giving people hope and so what we did is we used out Tikanga Māori and the values of that culture to help people identify what they really wanted out of life.

What was important? Was whanau important? Was children important? Did they want a better life?"

- Daryl Gregory (Founder: He Waka Tapu)

Kaimahi

At He Waka Tapu, we have a team who make a positive impact on the lives of our community members. They bring expertise, life experience, a strong desire to help, and a commitment to our defining values, all centered on supporting community well-being through a Kaupapa Māori lens. We are honored to have them as part of our whānau. We are here to serve you and support your journey towards a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life. Together, we can create a brighter future for our community.

Through collaborations with funders and stakeholders, He Waka Tapu provides personalized health consultations, community health initiatives, mental health crisis intervention, addiction support services, reintegration programs, family violence prevention, and educational offerings to promote holistic well-being in our communities. We also operate Te Aranga Health, a cost-effective General Practice, Tinana Community Gym, and various other community initiatives and partnerships.

If you have any questions or wish to connect with our team, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We are here for you.

If you wish to self-refer into our services, you can come onsite at 161 Pages Road, Wainoni anytime Monday-Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

Please note: appointments do not need to be made and referrals can take up to 1 hour to complete.

Please call if you have any questions: 0800 HE WAKA (439 252)

Or Email: reception@hewakatapu.org.nz

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