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Maatua Whāngai
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Kaupapa Māori
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Description
Maatua Whāngai is a referral only Social Service. We provide marae based social services, embracing the whānau ora concept in the delivery of best outcomes for whānau. Referrals provided to us by NZ Police, Oranga Tamariki and Whānau Ora can access the following services: Te Pae Oranga, Youth Services and Whānau Ora support, Family Harm support.
Our Vision
Taumata kē atu – Whānau thriving today, tomorrow and into the future
Our Mission
Tautoko to Iwi, awhinatia katoa, whakahokia tō tātou Iwi
Guided by our values of
Ahurea, Whakamanawa, Hononga & Iwi
Staff
Nga tumu whakahaere/Management Team
Mary Corbett – General Manager
Christine Corbett - Operations Manager
Caroline Taute - Te Pae Oranga Team Lead
Tukairangi Semmens - Youth Services Team Lead
Kaitiaki Tari (Administrator)
Atareta Doctor
Youth Services
Nga Kaimahi Rangatahi / Youth Workers
Darcy Hunt
Pesini Tavake
Raniera King
Atamira Walker
Jackie Watene
Te Pae Oranga – Iwi Community Panel
Nga Kaikawekorero
Jaylene Raukawa
Tania Fitzell
Renee Dudley
Whānau Ora
Nga Paeārahi
Henare Pirika
Te Hoi Waara
Kerrianne Tamou
Te Mahurutanga
Fred Haumaha
Aneta Edwards
Ages
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
We receive referrals from NZ Police, Oranga Tamariki and Whānau Ora.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (27 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).
Christmas: Open 23 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 26 Dec. Open 27 Dec. Closed 28 Dec — 29 Dec. Open 30 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 2 Jan. Open 3 Jan. Closed 4 Jan — 5 Jan. Open 6 Jan — 10 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Services Provided
Mentoring: Our Mentoring Programme provides individualised and intensive support to young people to achieve their goals and aspirations. Supported Bail: Supported Bail is a community-based alternative for young people who would otherwise be detained on remand in an Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice Residence or Remand Home. - these services are only accessible via referral from Oranga Tamariki.
Mentoring: Our Mentoring Programme provides individualised and intensive support to young people to achieve their goals and aspirations. Supported Bail: Supported Bail is a community-based alternative for young people who would otherwise be detained on remand in an Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice Residence or Remand Home. - these services are only accessible via referral from Oranga Tamariki.
Mentoring: Our Mentoring Programme provides individualised and intensive support to young people to achieve their goals and aspirations.
Supported Bail: Supported Bail is a community-based alternative for young people who would otherwise be detained on remand in an Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice Residence or Remand Home.
- these services are only accessible via referral from Oranga Tamariki.
An iwi-based response to crime that aims to hold offenders to account for their offending and, as far as possible, repair the harm they have done to the victim and the community, and reduce the chance of their reoffending. Te Pae Oranga is a supported resolution process for low-level offenders focusing on education, prevention, and accountability. Police can refer a participant to Te Pae Oranga if they are aged 17 years or over, the offence carries six months’ imprisonment or less (and is not an offence related to family violence or methamphetamine use) and the participant admits guilt. Police have full discretion as to whether they choose to refer to Te Pae Oranga as opposed to diversion or court.
An iwi-based response to crime that aims to hold offenders to account for their offending and, as far as possible, repair the harm they have done to the victim and the community, and reduce the chance of their reoffending. Te Pae Oranga is a supported resolution process for low-level offenders focusing on education, prevention, and accountability. Police can refer a participant to Te Pae Oranga if they are aged 17 years or over, the offence carries six months’ imprisonment or less (and is not an offence related to family violence or methamphetamine use) and the participant admits guilt. Police have full discretion as to whether they choose to refer to Te Pae Oranga as opposed to diversion or court.
An iwi-based response to crime that aims to hold offenders to account for their offending and, as far as possible, repair the harm they have done to the victim and the community, and reduce the chance of their reoffending. Te Pae Oranga is a supported resolution process for low-level offenders focusing on education, prevention, and accountability.
Police can refer a participant to Te Pae Oranga if they are aged 17 years or over, the offence carries six months’ imprisonment or less (and is not an offence related to family violence or methamphetamine use) and the participant admits guilt. Police have full discretion as to whether they choose to refer to Te Pae Oranga as opposed to diversion or court.
The role of our Paeārahi or Navigators is to work with whānau to identify their needs and aspirations. They work alongside whānau to support their participation in education, primary health and employment, and coordinate access to specialist services.
The role of our Paeārahi or Navigators is to work with whānau to identify their needs and aspirations. They work alongside whānau to support their participation in education, primary health and employment, and coordinate access to specialist services.
The role of our Paeārahi or Navigators is to work with whānau to identify their needs and aspirations. They work alongside whānau to support their participation in education, primary health and employment, and coordinate access to specialist services.
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, Child / Tamariki friendly
Parking
Limited parking on site, please make to park in Aquatic Centre Car Parking.
Region
Lakes
Website
Contact Details
26 Tarewa Road, Rotorua
Lakes
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Phone
0800 622 882
Email
Website
26 Tarewa Road
Rotorua 3010
Street Address
26 Tarewa Road
Rotorua 3010
Postal Address
26 Tarewa Road, Rotorua
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This page was last updated at 11:28AM on September 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Maatua Whāngai.