Purapura Whetu Trust
We have a range of services catering to your mental wellbeing.
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TAPU - The Potential for Power
MANA - Respect of Self & Others
MAURI - The Life Force Energy
WAIRUATANGA - Spirituality
HINENGAR0 - Thoughts & Feelings
TINANA - Physical Wellbeing
WHANAUNGATANGA - Relationships
ŨKAIPO - The place you call home
MATAURANGA MÃORI - Maori World View
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Our experienced team of nurses, social workers, counsellors and community support workers are available to support you through our free helpline.
Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
0800 4 WHETU (0800 4 94388)
Are You In Crisis?
Life Threatening Emergency Dial 111
Urgent Mental Health Assistance Available 24 hours, 7 days a week Freephone 0800 920 092
Peer Support – Peer Led Warmline Freephone Adults - 0508 927 654 Youthline - 0800 376 633
Need to Talk? Get information or support from a trained Counsellor Free Text – 1737 Youthline Text – 234 Webchat available 10am - 10pm www.youthline.co.nz
Here at Purapura Whetū we have a range of services catering to your mental wellbeing. To learn more about the services provided, check out one of our six identified areas of need. If you need further help with finding the right service or making a referral, please contact 0800 4 WHETU.
We can:
Provide mental health and wellbeing advice and support
Provide confidential phone or online assessment, counselling and support for adults, youth and children
Provide connection to a GP or other health providers
Provide parenting support and advice
Provide information on current resources/entitlements from government departments. i.e. WINZ
Connect you with cultural advisors regarding tikanga and protocols due to COVID-19.
We may be able to help with:
Education
Medication
Food
Household and Heating
Finances and Employment
Social Connection
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Mana Ake
School Years 1-8
Specific Schools in Canterbury
Entry pathway is through referral by the child's school
Free service
Mana Ake - Stronger for Tomorrow was established in March 2018 to promote wellbeing and positive mental health for children in school years 1-8 across Canterbury.
The initiative aims to provide early intervention and support for teachers, families and whānau when children are experiencing ongoing issues that impact their wellbeing. Kaimahi can support individual children and groups of children as well as provide advice, guidance and support for teachers and parents/whānau.
Mana Ake kaimahi are employed by 13 non-government organisations including Purapura Whetu who make up the provider network. Kaimahi have a diverse range of skills and include psychologists, social workers, whānau ora kaimahi, counsellors and youth workers.
Manu Ka Rere
13-24 years old
Living in the Canterbury region
Free service
Manu Ka Rere is a free service for young people aged 13-24 who are seeking support for their wellbeing. We offer face to face counselling sessions, group work therapy, education and other activities.
Previously known as Community Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS), Manu Ka Rere is a collaborative of eight organisations across Canterbury. These include Purapura Whetu, Odyssey House, Stepping Stone Trust, Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service (ACADS), Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust, Waipuna, 298 Youth Health and City Mission.
We work closely with Specialist Mental health Services (CHDB) and are also connected with other services.
Tupuranga Engagement & Attendance Service
Young people aged between 6 and 16 years who have not attended school or kura for a while, or are not enrolled in a school or kura.
Contact: tupuranga@pw.maori.nz
Free service
The Tupuranga Attendance and Engagement Service supports tamariki, rangatahi, and their whānau to:
Feel good and have fun at kura
Connect with friends and the school community, and represent their kura with pride
Experience a sense of belonging and feel valued and validated in their identity, language, and culture
Succeed in learning and acquire skills to thrive throughout life
Find out more here.
Transition to Adulthood Support Service
Young people aged 17-21
Transitioning from care or youth justice system to adulthood
Contact: transitions@pw.maori.nz
Free service
A service co-designed by young people themselves, to support them to successfully transition from statutory care and youth justice to adulthood.
This service ensures young people who are exiting a care service have access to day-to-day support from someone who cares as they learn to navigate independent living skills, the possibilities of vocational studies, employment and long-term wellbeing.
Our relationship based transition service is available to young people aged 17-21 years.
Young people will receive support from someone who respects them, won’t give up on them and will enhance their culture and identity.
This service assists young people to:
Find and negotiate accommodation that is appropriate to their wishes and needs.
Access the services they need.
Receive practical support to develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage their lives after care.
Emotional support to learn from their mistakes and continue to develop.
Be informed about and receive their entitlements.
Te Waharoa
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing.
Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can.
We provide many group programmes like:
Adventure Based Learning:
Te Mahuri
Te Pia
Te Waonui
Tū kahikatea
Toi Maori:
Raranga
Carving
Please get in contact with us if you think we can help.
Te Kākano Hauora
13 years old +
Anyone over 18 must have a diagnosis of a mental illness
Living in the Canterbury region
Referrals can be made by you (self referrals), friends/whānau or health professionals
Free service
Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai.Nuture the seed and it will bloom.
Te Kākano Hauora provides whānau centred community support for people with mental health challenges to gain the skills to manage their own lives, maintain wellness, and grow in confidence.
Our mobile team provide regular, ongoing support to people in their home and/or the community. We understand that each situation is unique so we tailor the support to you.
Te Oranga Activities
18 years old +
Living in the Canterbury region
Must have an assigned support worker
Spaces may be limited
Free service
Contact: programme.coordinator@pw.maori.nz
Te Oranga Activities are weekly programmes that support whānau affected with mental health challenges to get involved in their community, make friends, and improve their health by encouraging a healthy lifestyle, physical activity, creativity, and connection to Te Ao Māori.
Programmes change each term and currently include Ipurangi Ora (Technology Support), Whakairo (Carving), Toirau (Mixed Media Art), Turangawaewae (Exploring whakapapa), Mana Wāhine (Women’s Group), Tu Tāne (Men’s Group), Tiki Tours (Explore Ōtautahi), and Taiora (Swimming).
For more information, please visit www.tekakanohauora.maori.nz/toa.
Te Piringatahi
13-24 years old
Available to whānau engaged with Purapura Whetu services - please ask.
Free service
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whanau and community.
The programme empowers rangatahi to:
build identity and confidence
understand oranga principles and values
grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours
Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
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He Kete
18+ years old
Women in Aftercare community residence and programmes
Referrals through Department of Corrections
Free service
Support for women in Aftercare community residence and programmes.
ITP & DTP
18+ years old
Christchurch Women's Prison ITP & Christchurch Men's Prison DTP
Referrals through Department of Corrections
Free service
Support at Christchurch Women's Prison ITP (Intensive Treatment Programme) and Christchurch Men's Prison DTP (Drug Treatment Programme)
Te Piringatahi
13-24 years old
Available to whānau engaged with Purapura Whetu services - please ask.
Free service
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whanau and community.
The programme empowers rangatahi to:
build identity and confidence
understand oranga principles and values
grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours
Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
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Te Kākano Hauora
13 years old +
Anyone over 18 must have a diagnosis of a mental illness
Living in the Canterbury region
Referrals can be made by you (self referrals), friends/whānau or health professionals
Free service
Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai.Nuture the seed and it will bloom.
Te Kākano Hauora provides whānau centred community support for people with mental health challenges to gain the skills to manage their own lives, maintain wellness, and grow in confidence.
Our mobile team provide regular, ongoing support to people in their home and/or the community. We understand that each situation is unique so we tailor the support to you.
For more information, please visit our website www.tekakanohauora.maori.nz.
Te Oranga
18 years old +
Living in the Canterbury region
Must have an assigned support worker
Spaces may be limited
Free service
Contact: programme.coordinator@pw.maori.nz
Te Oranga Activities are weekly programmes that support whānau affected with mental health challenges to get involved in their community, make friends, and improve their health by encouraging a healthy lifestyle, physical activity, creativity, and connection to Te Ao Māori.
Programmes change each term and currently include Ipurangi Ora (Technology Support), Whakairo (Carving), Toirau (Mixed Media Art), Turangawaewae (Exploring whakapapa), Mana Wāhine (Women’s Group), Tu Tāne (Men’s Group), Tiki Tours (Explore Ōtautahi), and Taiora (Swimming).
For more information, please visit www.tekakanohauora.maori.nz/toa.
Ka Pou Whenua
Criteria for acceptance
•18 years old and over
•Those wanting kaupapa Maori option
•Experiencing sub-acute mental health distress
•Considered low to moderate riskFor more information - click here
Making a referral:Phone call made by a professional is required first and if accepted, complete the online referral.
Contact:
021 540 986Ka Pou Whenua – is a collaborative programme between He Waka Tapu, Purapura Whetu Trust and Te Whatū Ora
A kaupapa Māori community option serving tangata whaiora who are 18 years and over, experiencing mental health distress, but do not meet the criteria for entry to specialist care, however, do need a supported pathway to hauora.
Focusing on strengths and using processes that are engaging and inclusive, Ka Pou Whenua will address individual challenges, identify needs and work in partnership with whanau to develop strategies to achieve realistic outcomes.
Ka Pou Whenua will be co-delivered by a team of clinical, cultural, and non-clinical kaimahi and provide safe and holistic pathways to hauora, using Mātauranga Māori as the basis for engagement and service delivery.
This programme is working closely alongside Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Specialist Mental Health Services, Christchurch Central Police and Community Health and Social services, with an aim to work together in a "one service" approach to ensure a seamless and whanau-cantered Journey.
Mate Wareware
Purapura Whetu and Dementia Canterbury have come together to improve Mate Wareware services for Māori. The Living with Mate Wareware Project supports the achievement of the Dementia Action Plan (written in 2021 by key sector organisations) and promotes collaboration.
We provide practical support to access primary care to assist with diagnosing Mate Wareware. Navigation to access the appropriate supports to assist tāngata whaiora and whānau affected by Mate Wareware
Te Piringatahi
13-24 years old
Available to whānau engaged with Purapura Whetu services - please ask.
Free service
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whanau and community.
The programme empowers rangatahi to:
build identity and confidence
understand oranga principles and values
grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours
Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
Waharoa
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing.
Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can.
Please get in contact with us if you think we can help.
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Fast Track
The Kaimahi will take a whole whanau approach and aims to address factors that maybe influencing the offending behaviour.
Tamaiti & Rangatahi 10-17 Years
Pathway is through police referral
Free
Initially launched in South and West Auckland late in 2022, the Fast Track protocol was developed by Oranga Tamariki and NZ Police to activate a community-led response to serious or persistent offending by children aged 10 to 13.
Fast Track provides a rapid response pathway for tamariki and rangatahi who have come to the attention of the Police and meet specific criteria for persistence and serious offending. Recognising that tamariki and rangatahi are embedded in whānau, the service also works closely with and supports the whānau.
Police contact Oranga Tamariki within 24 hours of these tamariki or rangatahi coming to their attention. Within 48 hours, Oranga Tamariki, the Police and the community organisations develop an initial plan on how to support the tamaiti or rangatahi and their whānau.
Fast Track is a collaboration with Nga Maata Waka, YCD, He Waka Tapu, Te Ora Hou, Youth Pathways, Aranui Community Trust Incorporated Society and Purapura Whetū. Together with Oranga Tamariki and the Police, they are co-creating an innovative service model for a community-led response to serious or persistent offending by tamaiti or rangatahi aged 10 to 17 years old.
The purpose of this mahi is improve the well-being and life course outcomes for Taiohi and their whānau through the provision of tailor-made support services.
Ngā Maihi Supported Youth Accommodation
16-24 years old
Available to those who have ever spent 90 days or more in Oranga Tamariki care or youth justice.
Referrals can be made through social worker or transitions worker.
Free service
We support rangatahi aged 16 to 24 who have been in Oranga Tamariki or Youth Justice care for 90 days or more at any point in their lives. Our focus is to encourage and support their journey to independence, promote recovery, development, and growth to maximise their potential for success and future lifestyle options.
We currently have a Whare Whakatau which is our Transitions House where we start to build relationships and make assessments on where to best place each young person. Where they are moved to then becomes their home for the duration of their stay, which can be a year or more. The ratio of one kaimahi to two rangatahi means we can provide intensive support.
Pōwhiri Refugee Family Support Settlement Service
Referrals to Pōwhiri are made through Immigration New Zealand.
Contact: powhiri@pw.maori.nz
Pōwhiri is a refugee settlement support service and means ‘to welcome’.
When refugees arrive into Ōtautahi, they will be matched with a Pōwhiri Wellness Navigator who will support their settlement into Ōtautahi for the first 12-24 months.For more information, visit www.powhiri.maori.nz
Te Piringatahi
13-24 years old
Available to whānau engaged with Purapura Whetu services - please ask.
Free service
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whanau and community.
The programme empowers rangatahi to:
build identity and confidence
understand oranga principles and values
grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours
Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
Te Waharoa
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing.
Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can.
Please get in contact with us if you think we can help.
Transition to Adulthood Support Service
Young people aged 17-21
Transitioning from care or youth justice system to adulthood
Contact: transitions@pw.maori.nz
Free service
A service co-designed by young people themselves, to support them to successfully transition from statutory care and youth justice to adulthood.
This service ensures young people who are exiting a care service have access to day-to-day support from someone who cares as they learn to navigate independent living skills, the possibilities of vocational studies, employment and long-term wellbeing.
Our relationship based transition service is available to young people aged 17-21 years.
Young people will receive support from someone who respects them, won’t give up on them and will enhance their culture and identity.
This service assists young people to:
Find and negotiate accommodation that is appropriate to their wishes and needs.
Access the services they need.
Receive practical support to develop the skills and knowledge needed to manage their lives after care.
Emotional support to learn from their mistakes and continue to develop.
Be informed about and receive their entitlements.
Whānau Ora Navigator
All ages
Living in the Canterbury region
Referrals can be made by you (self referrals), friends/whānau or health professionals
Free service
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Muslim Wellbeing Ōtautahi
Support for Muslim families living in Christchurch
All ages
Referrals can be made by health professionals, Imam's of the mosques or self/family members
Contact muslimwellbeing@pw.maori.nz
Free service
Our team provides culturally appropriate, multilingual support for families in the Muslim community.
We provide a confidential and non-judgmental service focused on the individual needs of each client. Our team empower people in their daily lives, advocate for their needs and are able connect them with relevant agencies if required.
Our mobile team will provide support to the Muslim community in the Canterbury area in their home and/or the community. We understand that each situation is unique, so we tailor the support to suit you.
We support whānau with:
Holistic care, treatment and wellness plans
Practical daily living, household management and developing routines
Identifying your goals and supporting you with the steps to achieve them
Pursuing a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and healthy eating
Finding training, study, and job opportunities including support with applications
Relationship building with friends and family
Connection with the community
Access to social, legal and community services
Advocacy with social, legal and community services
Pōwhiri Refugee Family Support Settlement Service
Referrals to Pōwhiri are made through Immigration New Zealand.
Contact: powhiri@pw.maori.nz
Pōwhiri is a refugee settlement support service and means ‘to welcome’.
When refugees arrive into Ōtautahi, they will be matched with a Pōwhiri Wellness Navigator who will support their settlement into Ōtautahi for the first 12-24 months.For more information, visit www.powhiri.maori.nz
Pūmotomoto - The First 2000 Days
Purapura Whetu has developed a service to support whānau from the start of life(conception to 5 years). This is in response to the large body of research and knowledge that highlights this period of life as the most critical for early brain development, human connection and relationship building. It impacts lifelong health, wellbeing and social outcomes.
Our service is called Pūmotomoto, which is the long flute that traditionally chants mātauranga māori wisdom and knowledge and whakapapa through the fontanelle of the pēpi in the womb, at birth and in infancy.
We are based in Essex St in Phillipstown under the support of Te Oriori (0-12 year programme) and provide a wrap around Kaupapa service including:
· midwifery care
· perinatal counselling
· support workers
· pēpi and whānau groups
· parent education
· breast feeding support
· hapū wānanga for māmā and papa
· support with whānau with diabetes in pregnancy, a hospital journey in NICU, Maternity, Paediatrics or Mothers and Babies
· smokefree and nutrition education
· Rongōa practice
For more information please visit www.teoriori.maori.nz.
Te Oriori
Any whānau in Canterbury who have tamariki aged 0-12 years
Whānau support, counselling, therapy, and group programmes
Most programmes are at held at the Phillipstown Community Hub
Free service
Contact: teoriori@pw.maori.nz
Te Oriori is a kaupapa Māori, whānau centered service for parents/caregivers of tamariki aged 0-12 years. Te Oriori offers individual support, counselling, therapy and different group programmes from Monday to Friday at the Phillipstown Community Hub.
The group welcome all who come, and encourages a sense of belonging, respect and kindness. The programme supports the mental health and wellbeing of tamariki by enhancing the mana of parents/caregivers and empowering them with knowledge, skills and strategies to support them in their role as parent/caregiver.
For more information please visit www.teoriori.maori.nz.
Te Waharoa
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing.
Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can.
Please get in contact with us if you think we can help.
Whānau Ora Navigator
All ages
Living in the Canterbury region
Referrals can be made by you (self referrals), friends/whānau or health professionals
Free service
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Pae Ora Waitaha
All ages
Available to Māori / Pasifika / CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) / Rural / LGBTQIA+ / those at risk of developing a long term health or lifestyle condition
Free service
Pae Ora Waitaha takes a proactive approach to support our community to achieve improved health and wellbeing, and reduce the burden of disease on those with long term health conditions.
A Pae Ora Healthy Lifestyles Connector works alongside whānau to set their own goals towards living a healthy lifestyle. Our whānau ora approach supports whānau to remove barriers for achieving that healthy lifestyle and sustainable intergenerational change.
The service is provided by Waitaha Primary Health, Tangata Atumotu Trust, Whānau Whanake and Purapura Whetu Trust.
Puāwai Kai
All ages
Running for eight sessions, two hours per week. It is delivered in small groups of up to 16 participants by trained facilitators.
Free service
Puāwai - Kai focuses on health through food. It’s for people of all ages who want to gain motivation and confidence in cooking budget-friendly kai that looks after health.
Puāwai - Kai is a no-cost course, participation is free for anyone in Canterbury who wants to improve their health or the health of their whānau.
Te Ara Tūhono - ACC Kaupapa Māori Services
What can you get help with?
Te Ara Tūhono can help you or a whānau member with:
An existing claim
Lodging a claim
Understanding the supports and services you can get from ACC.
What Te Ara Tūhono cannot help with:
Te Ara Tūhono will not provide legal representation informal disputes with ACC.
Te Ara Tūhono will not provide therapeutic treatment or intervention but can assist with navigating the required support.
What is Te Ara Tūhono?
Te Ara Tūhono means the connecting path. Our service aims to improve the experiences of Māori and their whānau when they access ACC services and support.
This service is delivered by Purapura Whetu Trust in Canterbury, and we are part of a national network that operates across Aotearoa.
Our service is independent, free, and we are trained to provide technically correct advice and support.
Anyone needing ACC related support can access this service in their region and ask for assistance.
Te Hā - Waitaha Smokefree Support
All ages
Living in the Canterbury region
Anyone can register
Contact: ssp@pw.maori.nz
Free service
Purapura Whetu work alongside Te Hā - Waitaha Smokefree Support to promote smokefree whānau. This service is for anybody who is wanting to become smokefree. If you are pregnant or living with a pregnant person, there is specific support available for you.
Our Smokefree Practitioner offers free advice, support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy products (patches, gum and lozenges). We also offer advice on other medications and support.
Our Smokefree Practitioner is trained to help you to make your quit a success. Once you or your whānau register for support, we will contact you to discuss how we can help. We will work with you to set a quit date, and provide ongoing support so you can stay smokefree.
After an initial face-to-face meeting, you can tailor a stop smoking programme that works for you – it could include face-to-face meetings, texting, phone calls, Skype/Zoom, emailing, or attending group sessions.
Email ssp@pw.maori.nz to get in touch with our Smokefree Practitioner.
Find out how much your smoking is costing you using this calculator from Quitline
Te Tumu Waiora
Te Tumu Waiora - Te Reo for to head towards wellness - is a new way of delivering wellbeing, mental health and addictions support through general practice.
The model puts mental health and wellbeing at the heart of general practice with focused roles, Health Improvement Practitioners and Health Coaches, working as part of the general practice team. This model allows for a 'warm handover' which means that a GP or nurse in the general practice can offer someone who is experiencing mental distress or addiction issues the option of seeing the HIP in the same location quickly – often immediately.
The HIPs and Health Coaches provide advice and support based on individualised goals, promoting self-management and work closely with local community NGO support workers to ensure people can access the full range of help they need.
Te Waharoa
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing.
Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can.
Please get in contact with us if you think we can help.
Our History
Established in 2002, Purapura Whetu Trust is a kaupapa Māori health, wellbeing and social service provider in Waitaha, Aotearoa (Canterbury, New Zealand). We support whānau to get well, stay well, live well, and reach for the stars and beyond.
Combining clinical, cultural, and community support that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing, our services are provided to all ages at no cost, and continue to grow and expand to meet the needs of whānau.
Referrals to most of our services can be made by anyone (e.g. self referral, referral by whānau/friend, referral by a professional such as GP).
Our Karakia
E whakapono ana matou We believe
Te orangatonutanga o te tangata In the wellspring of mankind
Na Te whanau te kaha, te wana, te wehi In the life strengthening gifts of family
E tūkaha matou We encourage
Ka atawhaitia nei te Whai Oranga The pursuit of wellbeing
Ka āwhinatia nei te Koronga Knowing life's purpose
Ka mauheretia nei te aratika the way of right thinking
Ka tirohangahia nei te purapura whetu Looking to the stars and beyond
Tu tururu o whiti whakamaua kia tina!
Tina!
Haumi e, Hui e
Taiki e
