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Te Rarawa Anga Mua
Social Service, Community Health, Kaupapa Māori, Mental Health, Addiction, Abuse and Violence Support
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
Te Rarawa Anga Mua (TRAM) is committed to strengthening the social, cultural, environmental, and economic wellbeing of Te Rarawa whānau, hapū, and iwi.
As a Kaupapa Māori service, we provide free support to tamariki/mokopuna, rangatahi, and their whānau — welcoming all ethnicities within our service area.
Established as a Social Development Trust, TRAM is dedicated to intergenerational growth, empowering whānau and communities to thrive now and into the future.
For more information, please see "Services Provided" below for the range of programmes designed to nurture and uplift our community.
Staff
Meet the five trustees of the TRAM Board here
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori
Programmes
Key Priority Areas Increase Youth engagement in Healthy Lifestyles and Wellbeing. Reduce the incidence of FASD through prevention and education. Increase community awareness of Alcohol Harm Establish sustainable, community-led prevention models.
Key Priority Areas Increase Youth engagement in Healthy Lifestyles and Wellbeing. Reduce the incidence of FASD through prevention and education. Increase community awareness of Alcohol Harm Establish sustainable, community-led prevention models.
- Programme Areas
Helplines / e-mental health, Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Pasifika
- Programme Type
Advocacy (alcohol or drug addiction), Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, e-mental health apps and online tools, Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Pasifika alcohol or drug addiction, Pasifika mental health, Peer support (mental health)
- Regions
Northland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
Key Priority Areas
- Increase Youth engagement in Healthy Lifestyles and Wellbeing.
- Reduce the incidence of FASD through prevention and education.
- Increase community awareness of Alcohol Harm
- Establish sustainable, community-led prevention models.
Key Priority Areas: Kaumātua & Kuia program and community initiatives - hauora, social connection School Holiday programs - creating stimulated educational program/activities Holistic Well-Being kaupapa - whānau wellbeing Summer Touch Tournament - healthy lifestyles Kia o Rahi Games - promoting Māori culture Te Kaha Hauora Te Haerenga Nui - Amazing Race
Key Priority Areas: Kaumātua & Kuia program and community initiatives - hauora, social connection School Holiday programs - creating stimulated educational program/activities Holistic Well-Being kaupapa - whānau wellbeing Summer Touch Tournament - healthy lifestyles Kia o Rahi Games - promoting Māori culture Te Kaha Hauora Te Haerenga Nui - Amazing Race
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Pasifika
- Programme Type
Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Pasifika mental health, Supported employment, Supported housing
- Regions
Northland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
Key Priority Areas:
- Kaumātua & Kuia program and community initiatives - hauora, social connection
- School Holiday programs - creating stimulated educational program/activities
- Holistic Well-Being kaupapa - whānau wellbeing
- Summer Touch Tournament - healthy lifestyles
- Kia o Rahi Games - promoting Māori culture
- Te Kaha Hauora
- Te Haerenga Nui - Amazing Race
Key Priority Areas Working in kura with tauira in years 1-8, where possible in the life of a wellbeing or mental health concern. Early intervention helps to prevent problems escalating and ensures students have the greatest likelihood of remaining engaged and achieveing at school. Supporting families and whānau when children are experiencing issues that impact their well being such as managing emotions, friendships and bullying, parental separation, and grief and loss.
Key Priority Areas Working in kura with tauira in years 1-8, where possible in the life of a wellbeing or mental health concern. Early intervention helps to prevent problems escalating and ensures students have the greatest likelihood of remaining engaged and achieveing at school. Supporting families and whānau when children are experiencing issues that impact their well being such as managing emotions, friendships and bullying, parental separation, and grief and loss.
- Programme Areas
Helplines / e-mental health, Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health, Other addictions, Pasifika
- Programme Type
Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, e-mental health apps and online tools, Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Maternal alcohol or drug addiction, Maternal counselling and support, Maternal mental health assessment and treatment, Mental health assessment and treatment, Mental health helpline, Other addictions counselling and support, Pasifika alcohol or drug addiction, Pasifika mental health, Supported housing
- Regions
Northland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi
- Referral Types
Self referral
Description
Key Priority Areas
- Working in kura with tauira in years 1-8, where possible in the life of a wellbeing or mental health concern.
- Early intervention helps to prevent problems escalating and ensures students have the greatest likelihood of remaining engaged and achieveing at school.
- Supporting families and whānau when children are experiencing issues that impact their well being such as managing emotions, friendships and bullying, parental separation, and grief and loss.
Services Provided
The Tūturu Tangata programme is a leader in the development of innovative Māori health initiatives for young people. The programme offers opportunities for taitamariki, schools and community groups to explore ancestral activities through dynamic contemporary expression.
The Tūturu Tangata programme is a leader in the development of innovative Māori health initiatives for young people. The programme offers opportunities for taitamariki, schools and community groups to explore ancestral activities through dynamic contemporary expression.
The Tūturu Tangata programme is a leader in the development of innovative Māori health initiatives for young people. The programme offers opportunities for taitamariki, schools and community groups to explore ancestral activities through dynamic contemporary expression.
Breastfeeding Assisting mums with understanding the importance of exclusive breastfeeding; knowing how to deal with the challenges of breastfeeding; and most of all, supporting you in the early stages of motherhood. Read more here Incredible Years parenting programme The Incredible Years programme strengthens positive whānau dynamics by providing parenting skills to parents and caregivers of children aged 3-8 years.
Breastfeeding Assisting mums with understanding the importance of exclusive breastfeeding; knowing how to deal with the challenges of breastfeeding; and most of all, supporting you in the early stages of motherhood. Read more here Incredible Years parenting programme The Incredible Years programme strengthens positive whānau dynamics by providing parenting skills to parents and caregivers of children aged 3-8 years.
- Parenting education
- Breastfeeding support
Breastfeeding
Assisting mums with understanding the importance of exclusive breastfeeding; knowing how to deal with the challenges of breastfeeding; and most of all, supporting you in the early stages of motherhood.
Read more here
Incredible Years parenting programme
The Incredible Years programme strengthens positive whānau dynamics by providing parenting skills to parents and caregivers of children aged 3-8 years.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Healthy Lifestyles is an exciting, energetic programme designed to motivate and inspire increased wellbeing for YOU and your WHĀNAU.
Healthy Lifestyles is an exciting, energetic programme designed to motivate and inspire increased wellbeing for YOU and your WHĀNAU.
- Exercise and activity
Healthy Lifestyles is an exciting, energetic programme designed to motivate and inspire increased wellbeing for YOU and your WHĀNAU.
Family Centred Services programme is an innovative approach to supporting whānau who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing family violence. The Family Centred Services programme provides holistic guidance towards restoring the wellbeing of the family - hei whakaora i te mana o te whānau.
Family Centred Services programme is an innovative approach to supporting whānau who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing family violence. The Family Centred Services programme provides holistic guidance towards restoring the wellbeing of the family - hei whakaora i te mana o te whānau.
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
Family Centred Services programme is an innovative approach to supporting whānau who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing family violence. The Family Centred Services programme provides holistic guidance towards restoring the wellbeing of the family - hei whakaora i te mana o te whānau.
The Youth Justice programme supports 12-17 year old taitamariki who are entering, or are already in the justice system.
The Youth Justice programme supports 12-17 year old taitamariki who are entering, or are already in the justice system.
The Youth Justice programme supports 12-17 year old taitamariki who are entering, or are already in the justice system.
We are able to assist clients by facilitating the RATs collection on their behalf.
We are able to assist clients by facilitating the RATs collection on their behalf.
We are able to assist clients by facilitating the RATs collection on their behalf.
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Region
Northland
Contact Details
16 Matthews Avenue, Kaitaia
Northland
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(09) 408 0141
Email
Website
Visit our facebook page here
16 Matthews Avenue
Kaitaia
Northland 0410
Street Address
16 Matthews Avenue
Kaitaia
Northland 0410
Postal Address
PO Box 361
Kaitaia 0441
New Zealand
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This page was last updated at 2:41PM on September 30, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Rarawa Anga Mua.

