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He Herenga Kura Community Services

Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Kaupapa Māori

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9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Description

We are a kaupapa Māori organisation providing housing solutions & social support services across the wider Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) region. 
 
Our services include:
  • Housing First
  • Transitional Housing
  • Transition to Adulthood
  • Supported Accommodation
  • Youth Justice Mentoring
  • Social Worker in Schools
  • Whānau Resilience
  • Ngā Tini Whetu
  • Whānau Ora Kaiārahi

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

You can get in touch with us by phone - 0800 ĀWHINA (294462) - or come into our office located at Level 3/40 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011 and one of our Kaimahi can have a chat with you. We are here to help you.

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Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Mon – Thu9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Fri9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Services Provided

Accommodation and Housing Support

Housing First: Tangata Whenua response to ending homelessness. As a kaupapa Māori service we extend manaakitanga to all to enable whānau to stand in their own rangatiratanga and achieve their aspirations. Transitional Housing: provides whānau with a safe environment to prepare for more permanent housing opportunities. Whānau in transitional housing have access and are supported by a full suite of wrap-around services.

Housing First: Tangata Whenua response to ending homelessness. As a kaupapa Māori service we extend manaakitanga to all to enable whānau to stand in their own rangatiratanga and achieve their aspirations.

Transitional Housing: provides whānau with a safe environment to prepare for more permanent housing opportunities. Whānau in transitional housing have access and are supported by a full suite of wrap-around services. 

Abuse and Violence Support

Whānau Resilience: Supporting whānau to overcome the impacts of family harm and trauma and live violence-free

  • Information and support

Whānau Resilience: Supporting whānau to overcome the impacts of family harm and trauma and live violence-free

Transition to Adulthood

Supporting rangatahi to navigate life. Supporting them to overcome issues in order to equip them to make positive decisions for the future they deserve.

Service types: Advocacy.

Supporting rangatahi to navigate life. Supporting them to overcome issues in order to equip them to make positive decisions for the future they deserve.

Supported Accommodation

Providing housing and supporting rangatahi to develop life skills in a safe and stable living environment, providing a more gradual transition from fully supported care living to independent living.

Providing housing and supporting rangatahi to develop life skills in a safe and stable living environment, providing a more gradual transition from fully supported care living to independent living.

Ngā Tini Whetu

A Whānau Ora response that aims to build the capability and resilience of whānau, allowing them to take control of their lives and achieve their education, employment and career aspirations.

A Whānau Ora response that aims to build the capability and resilience of whānau, allowing them to take control of their lives and achieve their education, employment and career aspirations.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Region

Wellington

Contact Details

9:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Level 3/40 Taranaki Street
Te Aro
Wellington
Wellington 6011

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Street Address

Level 3/40 Taranaki Street
Te Aro
Wellington
Wellington 6011

Postal Address

Level 3/40 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

This page was last updated at 3:33PM on May 6, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by He Herenga Kura Community Services.