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Taumarunui Police Family Harm Team
Abuse and Violence Support Service, Social, Stopping Violence
Description
Ruapehu Community Support Trust/Whakakotahitanga is a total wrap-around service for families involved in domestic violence situations. We work with couples involved in domestic violence and will address all required issues through intervention services. We also run a weekend family violence camp aimed at educating couples involved in domestic violence, in a group setting.
Whakakotahitanga is run by Taumarunui Police and aided by other organisations. Our programme is available to couples nationwide, but is based in the North Island.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Whakakotahitanga is run by Taumarunui Police and aided by other organisations. For more information, please contact us in business hours through Taumarunui Police Station.
Referral
We receive referrals from Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children and other providers
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
We provide a total wrap-around service for families involved in domestic violence situations. We also take couples away for a weekend camp with other couples to engage in these issues. We offer support to ladies called "Kai in a crockpot" a meal for the family.
We provide a total wrap-around service for families involved in domestic violence situations. We also take couples away for a weekend camp with other couples to engage in these issues. We offer support to ladies called "Kai in a crockpot" a meal for the family.
- Care and protection
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Victim support
We provide a total wrap-around service for families involved in domestic violence situations. We also take couples away for a weekend camp with other couples to engage in these issues.
We offer support to ladies called "Kai in a crockpot" a meal for the family.
We run a programme called Tane PAI Ora. Weekly 2 hour group session held at the Taumarunui womens refuge. Covering motivation, anger control, stress, tolerance, effects of violence, defining emotions, effective communication skills, parenting after abuse, and boundary setting.
We run a programme called Tane PAI Ora. Weekly 2 hour group session held at the Taumarunui womens refuge. Covering motivation, anger control, stress, tolerance, effects of violence, defining emotions, effective communication skills, parenting after abuse, and boundary setting.
- Men's Family Violence Behaviour Change
We run a programme called Tāne PAI Ora.
Weekly 2 hour group session held at the Taumarunui womens refuge.
Covering motivation, anger control, stress, tolerance, effects of violence, defining emotions, effective communication skills, parenting after abuse, and boundary setting.
We offer support if people need help to access other agencies.
We offer support if people need help to access other agencies.
We offer support if people need help to access other agencies.
Provision of education and/or training courses to the community.
Provision of education and/or training courses to the community.
- Life skills
Provision of education and/or training courses to the community.
Provision of information, advocacy and programmes with a focus on supporting members of the rainbow community (LGBTQIA+) and their family/whānau.
Provision of information, advocacy and programmes with a focus on supporting members of the rainbow community (LGBTQIA+) and their family/whānau.
Provision of information, advocacy and programmes with a focus on supporting members of the rainbow community (LGBTQIA+) and their family/whānau.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, A longer appointment time, More space to move around
Region
Bay of Plenty, Canterbury, Central Auckland, Central Lakes, Dunedin - South Otago, East Auckland, Hawke's Bay, Hutt, Lakes, MidCentral, Nelson Marlborough, North Auckland, Northland, South Auckland, South Canterbury, Southland, Tairāwhiti, Taranaki, Waikato, Wairarapa, Waitaki, Wellington, West Auckland, West Coast, Whanganui
Contact Details
8 Turaki Street, Taumarunui
Waikato
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Phone
(07) 895 8119
Email
c/o Taumarunui Police Station
8 Turaki Street
Taumarunui
Manawatu-Wanganui 3920
Street Address
c/o Taumarunui Police Station
8 Turaki Street
Taumarunui
Manawatu-Wanganui 3920
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This page was last updated at 11:04AM on April 15, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Taumarunui Police Family Harm Team.
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