OUR SERVICES & PROGRAMMES
Whānau resilience
Who is it for?
Whānau in need of healing and support to restore their wellbeing.
Where is it held?
Te Tanga Manawa, Tāmaki Makaurau – South Auckland
How long does it take?
6 - 12 months
How does it help whānau?
Our kaimahi support whānau using a dual approach of healing from harm and empowering lasting change. Through trauma-informed care and Rongoā Māori, whānau reclaim their mana and rebuild their lives. This programme focuses on safety, resilience, and creating violence-free environments for current and future generations.
Family harm support
Who is it for?
Whānau who have been to us referred by Police as a result of family or sexual violence.
Where is it held?
Te Tanga Manawa, Tāmaki Makaurau – South Auckland
Te Tai Tokerau (Northland)
How long does it take?
Short-term support as needed.
How does it help whānau?
Our kaimahi walk alongside whānau during this challenging time, connecting them with the right support services to begin their journey of healing from harm, restoring wellbeing, and breaking free from violence.
Parent support
Who is it for?
Tamariki and their whānau who have been to us referred by Oranga Tamariki – or who have contacted Te Whare themselves seeking support.
Where is it held?
Te Tanga Manawa, Tāmaki Makaurau – South Auckland
How long does it take?
6 - 12 months
How does it help whānau?
Our kaimahi support tamariki and their whānau by connecting parents and caregivers to services and community support to keep tamariki safe and strengthen relationships. By nurturing tamariki, whānau help them thrive and reach their full potential at home, in school and in the community.
Te Whakapakari nga Hononga
Who is it for?
Tamariki whāngai (foster children) and mātua whāngai (foster parents) who need support to restore whānau wellbeing.
Where is it held?
Tāmaki Makaurau – South Auckland & West Auckland
Te Tai Tokerau – Warkworth & Wellsford
How long does it take?
3 - 12 months
How does it help whānau?
This year-long service provides stable and healing pathways for tamariki and mātua whāngai. Using a trauma-informed, kaupapa approach, we focus on tamariki, whānau, whakapapa and their histories. Our skilled practitioners blend whānau experiences, mātauranga Māori, and indigenous and western knowledge to build trust and inspire hope.
Amorangi chaplaincy services
Who is it for?
Tūroro (patients) and whānau seeking spiritual support and guidance at Middlemore Hospital.
Where is it held?
Middlemore Hospital | Te Whatu Ora – Tāmaki Makaurau
How long does it take?
Short-term in-hospital service
How does it help whānau?
Our Amorangi service provides pastoral care and religious support with a Te Ao Māori focus, meeting the cultural and spiritual needs of tūhoro (patients), their whānau and kaimahi. Amorangi creates a nurturing space within Te Whatu Ora, offering culturally aligned care with respect, compassion, and understanding.
Sexual violence crisis & court support
Who is it for?
Morehu (survivors) of family harm or sexual violence going through the Court process.
Where is it held?
Te Tanga Manawa, Tāmaki Makaurau
How long does it take?
The duration of service is dependent on the Courts.
How does it help whānau?
Kaimahi guide and support whānau through complex Court systems. The process is whānau-led, with a plan that sets future goals, empowering whānau to gain confidence and independence as they move forward.
Sexual violence - Court support
Who is it for?
Wāhine, tāne and takatāpui who have experienced sexual violence and are looking for restorative justice.
Where is it held?
Tāmaki Makaurau.
How long does it take?
Referrals are made six weeks before the trial. A social worker is assigned and stays involved throughout the court process, providing support until the mōrehu begins therapy, if chosen.
How does it help survivors?
The criminal justice system can be overwhelming, particularly for survivors of sexual violence. Support is provided throughout the court trial and in safe spaces for the mōrehu. The focus is on addressing their emotional, spiritual and physical needs during this time, to ease the trauma and its long-term effects.
Kia Ora Ake
Who is it for?
Tamariki and rangatahi experiencing social, emotional or behavioural challenges.
Where is it held?
Available in 13 schools across the Franklin area.
How long does it take?
Throughout the school year.
How does it help whānau?
Kia Ora Ake is a co-designed hinengaro wellbeing service that supports tamariki, rangatahi and whānau in the Franklin area. At its core is the Toku Haerenga programme, fostering resilience, resourcefulness and identity. The service offers individual sessions, therapeutic groups and school-wide initiatives to help tamariki successfully navigate important life transitions.
Tamariki sexual harm service
Who is it for?
Tamariki and rangatahi who have experienced sexual violence.
Where is it held?
Kaitaia.
How long does it take?
For as long as the tamariki require the service.
How does it help tamariki?
The service provides crisis support for tamariki and rangatahi who have experienced sexual violence. Te Whare walks alongside tamariki and their whānau offering intensive family support to restore safety, well-being and mauri ora. Our approach is whanau-centred, sensitive to past experiences and culturally responsive. We work with whānau to strengthen the supports that keep them safe, build resilience and encourage healing.
Tamariki safety programme
Who is it for?
Tamariki and rangatahi impacted by family violence.
Where is it held?
Kaitaia, Whangārei and Tāmaki Makaurau.
How long does it take?
For as long as the tamariki require the service.
How does it help tamariki?
By talking with tamariki, we support them to recognise their feelings, manage worries, understand and express anger safely, rebuild confidence and know where to find help—so they can feel hopeful about their future.
Wāhine non-violence behaviour change programme
Who is it for?
Wāhine Māori experiencing violence and anger, who are either attending voluntarily or by order of the Court.
Where is it held?
Te Taanga Manawa – Tāmaki Makaurau
How long does it take?
8 - 12 weeks
How does it help whānau?
Through individual or group sessions, we walk alongside wāhine, supporting them to take responsibility for, and end their use of violence and controlling behaviours. Through our kaupapa Māori framework, wāhine are supported to let go of destructive behaviours, embrace the power of their identity as Māori and build healthy whānau relationships.
Wāhine safety programme
Who is it for?
Wāhine who have experienced family and sexual violence, and need support to heal and restore their wellbeing.
Where is it held?
Te Taanga Manawa – Tāmaki Makaurau
How long does it take?
8 - 12 weeks
How does it help whānau?
Through individual and group sessions, this programme aims to restore the safety and oranga of wāhine Māori. Through our kaupapa Māori framework, wāhine learn how to strengthen whānau relationships, build resilience and coping skills, and begin a journey towards lasting, positive change.
He Korowai
Who is it for?
Wāhine Māori seeking support to heal from harm and restore their wellbeing.
Where is it held?
Te Taanga Manawa – Tāmaki Makaurau
How long does it take?
8 weeks
How does it help whānau?
During this programme, wāhine weave a korowai to represents their healing journey. By connecting to the atua, one another and their whānau, wāhine learn how to navigate challenges, and are supported to heal and strengthen oranga.
Tāne non-violence behaviour change programme
Who is it for?
Tāne Māori experiencing violence and anger, who are attending either voluntarily or by Court order.
Where is it held?
Te Taanga Manawa – Tāmaki Makaurau
How long does it take?
8 - 12 weeks
How does it help whānau?
Through individual or group sessions, we walk alongside tāne, supporting them to take responsibility for, and end their use of violence and controlling behaviours. Through our kaupapa Māori framework, tāne are supported to let go of destructive behaviours, embrace the power of their identity as Māori, and build healthy whānau relationships.
Tāne safety programme
Who is it for?
Tāne who have experienced family and sexual violence, and need support to heal and restore their wellbeing.
Where is it held?
Te Taanga Manawa (Tāmaki Makaurau/South Auckland)
How long does it take?
8 - 12 weeks
How does it help whānau?
Through individual and group sessions, this programme aims to restore the safety and orange of tāne Māori. Through our kaupapa Māori framework, tāne learn how to strengthen whānau relationships, build resilience and coping skills. Tāne are supported and empowered to begin a journey towards change.
Pouhono
Who is it for?
Kaumātua Māori in Ōtara and Māngere who are vulnerable and need support, advocacy, and connection.
Where is it held?
Tāmaki - Makaurau (Otara/Mangere)
How long does it take?
6 months
How does it help whānau?
In partnership with the Selwyn Foundation, our Pouhono service supports vulnerable kaumātua Māori (elders) within hapori whānau. Our Pouhono kaimahi help kaumātua navigate complex challenges affecting their quality of life, with the aim of promoting respectful ageing, ensuring dignity, and positively impacting their health and wellbeing.
