Nau mai, haere mai!

He Waka Tapu is a kaupapa Māori organisation located in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) and Hakatere (Ashburton). Whānau wellbeing is important to us and we work with both the individual and whānau.

There is a referral process that must be completed before accessing any services.

For further information phone 0800 HE WAKA (43 9252) or email reception@hewakatapu.org.nz

He Waka Tapu is now able to provide a wide range of programmes and services to help both individuals and the hapori of the Chatham and Pitt Islands. The team will be available to assist and support you with one-on-one kōrero, awhi and guidance around wellbeing, along with group sessions, Alcohol and Drug Services (AOD), this includes helping you reobtain your driver’s license, Suicide Prevention, Integrated Whānau services, Court support or maybe you just require a listening ear and a new face to offload to.

This service is free to all. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact Erin Tuanui via email or phone. Alternatively, fill out a self-referral form.