Otautahi Māori Women's Refuge t.a Te Whare Hauora

59 Shortland Street, Wainoni, Christchurch

Contact Details

Phone (03) 379 6910
Email admin@tewharehauora.com

24-hour crisis line: 0800 11 74 74 or 0800 REFUGE/0800 733 843

 

Street Address

59 Shortland Street
Wainoni
Christchurch
Canterbury 8061

Postal Address

PO Box 7537
Sydenham
Christchurch 8240

Description

Te Whare Hauora is a by-Māori-for-Māori service, providing a safe place for wahine and tamariki affected by domestic violence. 

Our vision is for all women and children to live free from domestic and family violence.

Our free confidential services include:

  • Confidential, non judgmental support
  • 24 hour crisis line
  • Home and community visits
  • Support in isolated regions
  • 24/7 access to our safe houses
  • Advocacy when dealing with police, legal, court, WINZ, housing, doctors, immigration, schools and Oranga Tamariki and referrals to counsellors, doctors, lawyers and other support services
  • Transitional Housing
  • Whānau Ora Navigators
  • Whānau Resilience
  • Te Herenga Tangata
  • Ministry of Justice Education Programmes (protected women and children)

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

No charge for our services

Hours

8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

The above are our office hours.

Need help now?  Freephone 0800 11 74 74 - our crisis line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Services Provided

Abuse and violence support
Advocacy
Refuge
Transitional Housing
Whānau Ora Navigators
Whānau Resilience
Te Herenga Tangata
Ministry of Justice Education Programmes (protected women and children)
Kaupapa Māori

Region

Canterbury


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