Kaumātua Scooter ClubA safe, welcoming space for kaumātua to gather, share, learn, and connect guided by kaupapa Māori and enriched with activities that foster manaakitanga, wairua, and whanaungatanga.
We offer a comprehensive range of services built around the needs of our whānau and work in collaboration with other services to ensure that our service users can access the support to thrive.
These services include:
Te Puna Aroha
Health
Tamariki Ora
Well Child
Providing scheduled health checks, development assessments, health education, and parenting support for tamariki aged 4 weeks to 4 years.
Kaimahi:
Kelly Stephenson - Registered Nurse
Karla Petursson - Kaiāwhina
Whānau Ora
Family Support
Connecting whānau to essential services through trusted relationships and practical support.
Kaimahi:
Janick Joyce - Registered Nurse
Kathy Mihaere - Kaiāwhina
Ārai Hauora
Screening Support Services
Improving equity through informed choice and support for cervical screening services. This service supports wāhine by providing clear information, education, and practical support to participate in HPV and cervical screening services. We also connect whānau to breast and bowel screening where needed
Kaimahi:
Katarina Cooper - Kaihāpai Ārai Hauora
Iritana Ropoama-Edmonds - Kaihāpai Ārai Hauora
He Mate Huangō
Asthma & COPD Support
Complementing clinical care and supporting both schools and whānau by providing additional support around respiratory conditions.
Kaimahi:
Josh Eruera - Kaiāwhina
He Mate Pukupuku
Cancer Care Coordination
Culturally safe whānau centred cancer support, connecting whānau to care and aiming to improve health outcomes across the cancer continuum.
Kaimahi:
Luey Pahi - Kaiāwhina
Michelle Lilo - Kaihāpai Mate Pukupuku
Rangatahi Tū Rangatira
Physical Activity & Nutrition
Utilising Ngā Taonga Tākaro (traditional Māori games) to increase activity and play, while strengthening hauora, leadership, and whānau connection.
Individuals are also able to access support to help normalise regular physical activity.
Kaimahi:
Troy Tawhai - Kaihapai Tākaro Māori
Kaia Walker-Waitoa - Kaiāwhina
Te Pua Mānuka
Social Development
Whakahiato Ora
Social Services
Walking with whānau to grow wellbeing, connection, and lasting positive outcomes.
Kaimahi:
Rawinia George - Kaiāwhina
Te Awa Tautoko
Whānau Support
The kaupapa of Te Awa Tautoko is to provide a wrap-around support service to whānau, so they are able to retain their tamariki at home, and not come to the continued attention of Oranga Tamariki.
Kaimahi:
Inia Stretch - Registered Social Worker
Ellen Gray - Kaiāwhina
Kahlia Christison - Kaiāwhina
Rangatahi kia eke
Youth Transition
This service has been created to support Rangatahi that are transitioning into adulthood and are exiting Oranga Tamariki care.
"Prepare our rangatahi well so that they can realise their potential."
Kaimahi:
Trina Paewai - Kaiāwhina
Te Ara Totika Mentoring for Rangatahi Māori
Te Oho Mauri
Indigenous Counselling & Healing,
Culturally grounded counselling and healing to strengthen your wellbeing and wairua.
Kaimahi:
Jo Te Paiho - Indigenous Practitioner, Counsellor
Te Ara Totika
Mentoring for Rangatahi Māori
Awhi for rangatahi navigating mild to moderate mental health and neurodiverse journeys.
Kaimahi:
Arnold Tonihi - Tuakana Teina Mentor
Te Ohu Whakaaraara
Dreams & Aspirations Navigator
Empowering whānau to lead the way, with support to make their dreams a reality.
Kaimahi:
Ashleigh Fairhurst - Kaiwhakaaraara
Catherine Raroa - Kaiwhakaaraara
Kenton Simpson - Kaiwhakaaraara
Sade Midwinter - Kaiwhakaaraara
Ngā Tini whetu
First 1000 days Navigator - Walking alongside hapū māmā, expecting pāpā, and whānau with pēpi to heal, restore, and thrive—strengthening connections and empowering whānau to create safe, nurturing homes and a lasting legacy.
Krystle Hetariki - Kaiwhakaaraara
Whānau Manawaroa
Whānau Resilience
Walking with men and whānau on the journey from violence to resilience and respect.
Kaimahi:
Ben Ahipene - Hāpai Whānau
Tiaki Tamariki
Family Group Conference Coordinator
Working with whānau that are involved with Oranga Tamariki.
Kaimahi:
Karley Te Waaka - Pou Whakaruruhou
Whakatairanga Hapori
Heartlands
This service is based in Pahiatua and Woodville (10am-2pm) and supports whānau from southern Tararua to link with services that are able to support them. The offices also act as a base for government agencies to work from in a rural setting.
Kaimahi:
Aroha Payne - Kaimanaaki
Keshaan TeWaaka - Kaimanaaki
Te Houkura
Family Violence Support
This service works with whānau who have identified family violence as an issue and wish to be supported to address this as a whānau. It involves working with individuals and whānau.
"The spark within that strives to keep whānau intact"
(Nā te Pāpā o Kim Whaanga).
Kaimahi:
Beau Moses - Kaiāwhina
Rawinia George - Kaiāwhina
He Oranga Ngākau
Mental Health & Addictions
Mātanga Whai Ora
Health Improvement Practitioner
The Mātanga Whai Ora is a registered Practitioner who works within a General Practice setting and in the community to support individuals and whānau who are experiencing challenges that are impacting on their health and wellbeing.
Mātanga Whai Ora offer FREE 20-30 minute sessions to help you discuss, work through, and develop a Wellness Plan to get your wellbeing back on track.
Kaimahi:
Joanna Trethewey
Toitū te Ora
Court Referred Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician
A five-week, Te Ao Māori-based Alcohol and Other Drugs education programme for whaiora referred by Community Probation, delivered by a Kaiawhina with clinical oversight to foster healing, wellbeing, and whānau empowerment.
Kaimahi:
Hayley Graham - Kaiāwhina
Hei Pou Oranga
Alcohol & Drug Support
Compassionate, culturally responsive support for tāngata whaiora and whānau affected by alcohol, drugs, gambling, or eating disorders - empowering holistic wellbeing and restoring balance through connection and guidance.
Kaimahi:
Vanessa Chase - Kaiāwhina
Ngā Oranga o te Ngākau
Day Activity Centre
A five-day-a-week centre in Tāmaki nui-a-Rua offering life skills, wellbeing, and whanaungatanga programmes with transport provided creating a safe space for tāngata whaiora and whānau to grow, connect, and thrive.
Kaimahi:
Wiremu Martin - Co-ordinator | Kaimaanaki
Beatrice Tawhai - Kaiāwhina
Flossy Stephenson - Kaiāwhina
Ngā Oranga o te Rae
Community Mental Health Support
Community-based mental health support across Tararua, where Kaiawhina walk alongside tāngata whaiora and whānau to access services and activities that nurture holistic wellbeing, connection, and empowerment.
Kaimahi:
Horowai Puhata-Makarini - Kaiāwhina
Riana Hapuku-Smyth - Kaiāwhina
Kaiwhakapuaki Waiora
Health Coach
Hauora health coaches in General Practice and the community, providing personalised guidance to help whānau engage with services and activities that empower meaningful steps toward wellness.
Kaimahi:
Lisa Mosen - Kaiāwhina
Megan Ellmers - Kaiāwhina
Hāpai Rongoā
Community Medication Support
The Hāpai Rongoā service supports whānau who experience mental health challenges, and have been prescribed medication support as part of their recovery and wellbeing plan.
Kaimahi:
Felicity Clark - Kaiāwhina
Our Groups
Throughout Te Kete Hauora o Rangitāne, We have a variety of rōpū open for anyone to join, offering opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.
He Wā Kōrero - A Time to talk A monthly community event creating a safe, culturally supportive space for open conversations on important health topics—connecting whānau with health professionals through kōrero, kai, and interactive activities.
All services are free of charge
All services are free of charge and are offered to the whole of the Tamaki nui-ā-Rua rohe. Te Kete Hauora o Rangitāne operates within a Kaupapa Māori framework that encompasses a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. The services are unique, not exclusive. We welcome anyone and everyone who would like to use any of our services.
Te Ara Whanau Ora (TAWO) is the pathway we use to walk alongside whānau to realise their moemoea.