Kia ora
We walk alongside whānau, helping them heal and restore oranga.
WHAT WE DO
Helping whānau journey towards wholeness and wellbeing
At Te Whare, we walk alongside whānau through every stage of life, supporting them to navigate challenges, overcome family and sexual violence, and restore whānau wellbeing.
If you need help to strengthen your whānau, we’ll walk alongside you too.
Tamariki
Wāhine
Tāne
Mātua
Kaumātua
Whānau
ABOUT US
A place of healing and hope
We are Te Whare Ruruhau o Meri Trust. Our name implies a place of sanctuary, a house of shelter and a source of comfort for those in need of a safe place. Within the sanctuary whānau will find hope, aroha and manaakitanga. Here, whānau are guided to create positive change in their lives – because a stronger, safer whānau is better able to nurture its tamariki.
We are a kaupapa Māori social service provider
We deliver kaupapa Māori social work services and programmes on behalf of Te Hāhi Mihingare – the Māori Anglican Church. We provide a range of services to support whānau in Te Tai Tokerau and Tāmaki Makaurau, including social work support, behaviour change programmes, tamariki hinengaro wellbeing initiatives and advocacy services.
In the past year, we have walked alongside…
The Te Whare programme has changed my life so much. I’m in a better place now, and my tamariki are safe. We are healing. We are happier.
