25/26 Holiday
Closing Hours
Our Christchurch & Hakatere sites will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period.
Closed: Friday 19 December 2025
Reopening: Monday 5th Janurary
Note:
Whakahohoro te Hau services still operating:
24th, 29th, 30th, 31st Dec
Te Aranga Health Clinic & NEP (Chch, Hakatere, Timaru) open hours vary. See details lower on page
Helplines for Immediate Support
Available 24/7 unless otherwise specified.
He Waka Tapu – 161 Pages Rd / 111 Tancred St
Date | Occasion | Status |
|---|---|---|
Fri 19 Dec 2025 until | Whānau Day | Closed |
Mon 22 Dec 2025 | Kaimahi event / Training | Closed |
Thur 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day | Closed |
Frid 26 Dec 2025 | Boxing Day | Closed |
Thur 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Closed |
Fri 2 Jan 2026 | Day After New Year's Day | Closed |
Mon 5 Jan 2026 |
| Open – Business as usual |
Tinana Gym 321 Pages Rd
Date | Occasion | Status |
|---|---|---|
Wed 17 Dec 2025 until | Christmas Shut Down | Closed |
Tue 13 jan 2026 | Open – Business as usual | 8:30AM-4:30PM |
Te Aranga Health Clinic – 161 Pages Road
Date | Occasion | Status |
|---|---|---|
Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Whānau Day event | Closed |
Sat 20 Dec 2025 | - | Closed |
Sun 21 Dec 2025 | - | Closed |
Mon 22 Dec 2025 | Kaimahi event / Training | Closed |
Tue 23 Dec 2025 | - | Open – 09:00–16:00 |
Wed 24 Dec 2025 | Day After New Year's Day | Closed |
Thur 25 Dec 2025 | - | Closed |
Frid 26 Dec 2025 | - | Closed |
Sat 27 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day | Closed |
Sun 28 Dec 2025 | Boxing Day | Closed |
Mon 29 Dec 2025 | - | Open – 09:00–16:00 |
Tue 30 Dec 2025 | - | Open – 09:00–16:00 |
Wed 31 Dec 2025 | - | Open – 09:00–16:00 |
Thur 1 Jan 2026 | - | Closed |
Fri 2 Jan 2026 | - | Closed |
Sat 3 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Closed |
Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Day After New Year's Day | Closed |
Mon 5 Jan 2026 |
| Open – Business as usual |
Needle Exchange – CHCH
Date | Occasion | Status |
|---|---|---|
Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-7PM |
Sat 20 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-5PM |
Sun 21 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-2PM |
Mon 22 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-7PM |
Tue 23 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-7PM |
Wed 24 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-7PM |
Thur 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day | Closed |
Frid 26 Dec 2025 | Boxing Day (Adjusted Hours) | Closed |
Sat 27 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-5PM |
Sun 28 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-2PM |
Mon 29 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-7PM |
Tue 30 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-7PM |
Wed 31 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10AM-7PM |
Thur 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Closed |
Fri 2 Jan 2026 | Day After New Year's Day Boxing Day(Adjusted Hours) | 12PM-4PM |
Sat 3 Jan 2026 | Regular Hours | 10AM-5PM |
Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Regular Hours | 10AM-2PM |
Mon 5 Jan 2026 | Regular Hours | 10AM-7PM |
Needle Exchange – Hakatere/Ashburton
Date | Occasion | Status |
|---|---|---|
Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 11:30AM-4:30PM |
Sat 20 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Sun 21 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Mon 22 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Tue 23 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 11:30AM-4:30PM |
Wed 24 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Thur 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day | Closed |
Frid 26 Dec 2025 | Boxing Day (Adjusted Hours) | Closed |
Sat 27 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Sun 28 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Mon 29 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Tue 30 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Wed 31 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Thur 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Closed |
Fri 2 Jan 2026 | Day After New Year's Day Boxing Day(Adjusted Hours) | 12PM-4PM |
Sat 3 Jan 2026 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Mon 5 Jan 2026 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Needle Exchange – Timaru
Date | Occasion | Status |
|---|---|---|
Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 9:30AM-6:00PM |
Sat 20 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10:30AM-12:30PM |
Sun 21 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Mon 22 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 9:30AM-6:00PM |
Tue 23 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 9:30AM-6:00PM |
Wed 24 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 9:30AM-6:00PM |
Thur 25 Dec 2025 | Christmas Day | Closed |
Frid 26 Dec 2025 | Boxing Day (Adjusted Hours) | Closed |
Sat 27 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 10:30AM-12:30PM |
Sun 28 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Mon 29 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 9:30AM-6:00PM |
Tue 30 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 9:30AM-6:00PM |
Wed 31 Dec 2025 | Regular Hours | 9:30AM-6:00PM |
Thur 1 Jan 2026 | New Year's Day | Closed |
Fri 2 Jan 2026 | Day After New Year's Day Boxing Day(Adjusted Hours) | 12PM-4PM |
Sat 3 Jan 2026 | Regular Hours | 10:30AM-12:30PM |
Sun 4 Jan 2026 | Regular Hours | Closed |
Mon 5 Jan 2026 | Regular Hours | 9:30AM-6:00PM |
He waka eke noa – We are all in this together.
Reach out for support. Together, we can navigate life’s challenges.
REFERRAL PROCESS
Accessing our many services here at He Waka Tapu is a simple and straightforward process, offering two convenient options. Firstly, individuals or can self-refer by simply visiting one of our sites, emailing reception@hewakatapu.org.nz or calling 0800 HE WAKA (43 9252). Alternatively, external organisations can easily refer individuals through our online form, streamlining the process for swift assistance.
