Phone (03) 379 8001
Email [email protected]
Freephone 0800 4WHETU ( 0800 494 388)
Level 1, 166 Saint Asaph Street
Christchurch Central
Christchurch
Canterbury 8011
Purapura Whetu Trust is a community based kaupapa Māori health and social services provider based in Christchurch.
Our experienced team support whānau to get well, stay well, live well, to reach for the stars and beyond. As a kaupapa Māori provider, we combine clinical, cultural and community support into services that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing. Please see our Mental Health & Addictions Services below or see the Purapura Whetu website for information about our full range of services. Purapura Whetu is also a member of the Youth Addictions and Mental Health Alliance (YAMHA) and can facilitate entry into these additional services, if relevant.
We currently have over 180 kaimahi who are made up of:
Free
No fees apply.
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 4:30 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), Canterbury Anniversary (13 Nov).
English, Māori
Purapura Whetu provide a whānau centred approach, supporting family members to achieve independence. We understand that each whānau is unique and needs can vary, so we tailor the support with you. Our mobile team provide regular support to people in the Canterbury area We support whānau with: Kaupapa Māori care, treatment and wellness plans Practical daily living Identifying and achieving goals Access to social, legal, Māori/Iwi and community services Pursuing a healthy lifestyle Finding training and job opportunities Relationship building with friends and family Advocacy
Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Stop smoking
Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori mental health, Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Supported employment
Canterbury
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referrals should come via Community Support Services Access Pathway (CAP).
However, referrals can also be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
To find out more about what we do, visit the Te Kākano Hauora team website https://www.tekakanohauora.Māori.nz/ or contact Purapura Whetu by phone (03) 379 8001 or email [email protected]āori.nz.
Click here for more information on referral criteria or to complete a referral form.
Purapura Whetu provide a whānau centred approach, supporting family members to achieve independence. We understand that each whānau is unique and needs can vary, so we tailor the support with you.
Our mobile team provide regular support to people in the Canterbury area
We support whānau with:
Purapura Whetu work alongside Te Hā - Waitaha Smokefree Support to promote smokefree whānau. This service is for anybody who is wanting to become Smokefree. Our Stop Smoking Practitioner offers free advice, support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy products (patches, gum and lozenges). We also offer advice on other medications and support. Our Stop Smoking Practitioner is trained to help you to make your quit a success. We offer all kinds of support such as; face-to-face, phone calls, text messaging, and group sessions.
Kaupapa Māori, Stop smoking
Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Stop smoking support
Canterbury
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Anyone care register for support from a Stop Smoking Practitioner.
Contact us directly or click here to register online.
Purapura Whetu work alongside Te Hā - Waitaha Smokefree Support to promote smokefree whānau.
This service is for anybody who is wanting to become Smokefree. Our Stop Smoking Practitioner offers free advice, support and Nicotine Replacement Therapy products (patches, gum and lozenges). We also offer advice on other medications and support.
Our Stop Smoking Practitioner is trained to help you to make your quit a success. We offer all kinds of support such as; face-to-face, phone calls, text messaging, and group sessions.
Our day activities programmes are for Children, Youth, Adults and Whānau affected by Mental Health issues. We offer a weekly timetable of activities that change on a term by term basis. The activities we offer focus on supporting whānau to get involved in their community, make friends and improve their health. We run activities that encourage healthy lifestyle, physical activity, creativity and connecting to Te Ao Māori. To become involved in our day activities you must have an assigned community support worker, peer support worker or clinician. For an updated timetable of our programmes running this term please click here.
Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori mental health
Canterbury
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
To become involved in our day activities you must have an assigned community support worker, peer support worker or clinician.
For further information about our day activities please visit https://www.tekakanohauora.Māori.nz/toa
Click here for more information on referral criteria or to complete a referral form.
Our day activities programmes are for Children, Youth, Adults and Whānau affected by Mental Health issues. We offer a weekly timetable of activities that change on a term by term basis.
The activities we offer focus on supporting whānau to get involved in their community, make friends and improve their health. We run activities that encourage healthy lifestyle, physical activity, creativity and connecting to Te Ao Māori.
To become involved in our day activities you must have an assigned community support worker, peer support worker or clinician.
For an updated timetable of our programmes running this term please click here.
Te Oriori is a kaupapa Māori, whānau-centred service for parents/caregivers of tamariki aged 0-12 years. Te Oriori offers different group programmes Monday - Friday at our site located in Phillipstown (41 Essex Street). The group welcome all who come, and encourages a sense of belonging, respect and kindness. The programme supports the mental health and wellbeing of tamariki by enhancing the mana of parents/caregivers and empowering them with knowledge, skills and strategies to support them in their role as parent/caregiver. Have a look at the Te Oriori website for more information on the service, and an up-to-date overview of our weekly programmes: https://www.teoriori.Māori.nz/
Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health
Counselling and support, Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori mental health, Maternal counselling and support, Maternal mental health assessment and treatment
Canterbury
Child / Tamariki, Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
To find out more about what we do, contact Purapura Whetu by phone (03) 379 8001 or email [email protected]āori.nz.
Click here for more information on referral criteria or to complete a referral form.
Te Oriori is a kaupapa Māori, whānau-centred service for parents/caregivers of tamariki aged 0-12 years. Te Oriori offers different group programmes Monday - Friday at our site located in Phillipstown (41 Essex Street).
Our team provides culturally appropriate, multilingual support for families in the Muslim community who have been affected by the March 15th tragedy. We provide a confidential and non-judgmental service focused on the individual needs of each client. Our team empower people in their daily lives, advocate for their needs and are able connect them with relevant agencies if required. Our mobile team will provide support to the Muslim community in the Canterbury area in their home and/or the community. We understand that each situation is unique, so we tailor the support to suit you. We support whānau with: Holistic care, treatment and wellness plans Practical daily living, household management and developing routines Identify your goals and support you with the steps to achieve them Pursue a healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and healthy eating Find training, study and job opportunities and support with applications Relationship building with friends and family Connection with the community Access to social, legal and community services Advocacy with social, legal and community services
Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Refugee / migrant
Canterbury
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referrals can be made through the Purapura Whetu website.
Referrals can be made by:
Our team provides culturally appropriate, multilingual support for families in the Muslim community who have been affected by the March 15th tragedy.
We provide a confidential and non-judgmental service focused on the individual needs of each client. Our team empower people in their daily lives, advocate for their needs and are able connect them with relevant agencies if required.
Our mobile team will provide support to the Muslim community in the Canterbury area in their home and/or the community. We understand that each situation is unique, so we tailor the support to suit you.
We support whānau with:
Pūmotomoto was developed in response to the large body of research and knowledge that highlights the first 2000 days of life (conception to 5 years) as the most critical for early brain development. Our service provides wrap around support for whānau, to allow them to care for and nurture pēpi to the best of their ability. Pēpi are taonga and deserve the opportunity to prosper. Pūmotomoto is based in Phillipstown under the support of Te Oriori (0-12 year programme) and provides: Lead Maternity Care services with Manaakitia Midwives Mātauranga Māori support Whānau voice Hapū wananga (antenatal education) Programme Lead – Neurodevelopmental Physiotherapist Kaitautoko support workers Perinatal Counsellor Bereavement support Nurse Lactation Consultant/Breastfeeding Peer Supporter Parent education Health and wellbeing education e.g Smokefree and Nutrition Rongoā Volunteer support
Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health, Other addictions, Pasifika, Stop smoking
Counselling and support, Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Maternal alcohol or drug addiction, Maternal counselling and support, Maternal mental health assessment and treatment, Maternal stop smoking, Other addictions counselling and support, Pasifika mental health, Stop smoking support
Canterbury
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
To find out more about what we do at Pūmotomoto, visit: https://www.teoriori.Māori.nz/pumotomoto-the-first-2000-days/
Click here for more information on referral criteria or to complete a referral form.
Pūmotomoto was developed in response to the large body of research and knowledge that highlights the first 2000 days of life (conception to 5 years) as the most critical for early brain development. Our service provides wrap around support for whānau, to allow them to care for and nurture pēpi to the best of their ability. Pēpi are taonga and deserve the opportunity to prosper.
Pūmotomoto is based in Phillipstown under the support of Te Oriori (0-12 year programme) and provides:
Pae Ora Waitaha takes a proactive approach to support our community to achieve improved health and wellbeing, and reduce the burden of disease on those with long term health conditions. A Pae Ora Healthy Lifestyles Connector works alongside whānau to set their own goals towards living a healthy lifestyle. Our whānau ora approach supports whānau to remove barriers for achieving that healthy lifestyle and sustainable intergenerational change. The service is provided by Waitaha Primary Health, Tangata Atumotu Trust, Whānau Whanake and Purapura Whetu Trust. Find out more here: https://www.pw.Māori.nz/services-and-referrals/pae-ora-waitaha/
Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Other addictions, Pasifika, Stop smoking
Eating disorders, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Other addictions counselling and support, Pasifika mental health, Pasifika stop smoking, Stop smoking support
Canterbury
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
Pae Ora Waitaha is available to all people meeting the criteria, including those with disabilities or mental illness, however, please note that the intention of Pae Ora is to meet the needs of those seeking support for physical health improvement relating to lifestyle conditions.
Refer here: https://www.pw.Māori.nz/pae-ora/
Pae Ora Waitaha takes a proactive approach to support our community to achieve improved health and wellbeing, and reduce the burden of disease on those with long term health conditions.
A Pae Ora Healthy Lifestyles Connector works alongside whānau to set their own goals towards living a healthy lifestyle. Our whānau ora approach supports whānau to remove barriers for achieving that healthy lifestyle and sustainable intergenerational change.
The service is provided by Waitaha Primary Health, Tangata Atumotu Trust, Whānau Whanake and Purapura Whetu Trust.
Find out more here: https://www.pw.Māori.nz/services-and-referrals/pae-ora-waitaha/
Pōwhiri is a refugee settlement support service and means ‘to welcome’. When refugees arrive into Ōtautahi, they will be matched with a Pōwhiri Wellness Navigator who will support their settlement into Ōtautahi for the first 12-24 months. Find out more: https://www.powhiri.Māori.nz/
Alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health
Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Refugee / migrant
Canterbury
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Referrals are made through MBIE.
Pōwhiri is a refugee settlement support service and means ‘to welcome’.
When refugees arrive into Ōtautahi, they will be matched with a Pōwhiri Wellness Navigator who will support their settlement into Ōtautahi for the first 12-24 months.
Find out more: https://www.powhiri.Māori.nz/
Puāwai - Kai focuses on health through food. It’s for people of all ages who want to gain motivation and confidence in cooking budget-friendly kai that looks after health. Puāwai - Kai is a no-cost course, participation is free for anyone in Canterbury who wants to improve their health or the health of their whānau. For more information, visit: https://www.puawai.org.nz/
Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Pasifika
Counselling and support, Eating disorders, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Pasifika mental health, Workforce training (mental health)
Canterbury
Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
Puāwai – Kai is for people who have or at risk of developing a lifestyle condition e.g., diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and are willing to make lifestyle changes.
Once you have registered, we will send you some course information, and the timetable once it has been confirmed.
Register now here: https://www.puawai.org.nz/register
Puāwai - Kai focuses on health through food. It’s for people of all ages who want to gain motivation and confidence in cooking budget-friendly kai that looks after health.
Puāwai - Kai is a no-cost course, participation is free for anyone in Canterbury who wants to improve their health or the health of their whānau.
For more information, visit: https://www.puawai.org.nz/
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whānau and community. The programme empowers rangatahi (13-24 years old) to: build identity and confidence understand oranga principles and values grow knowledge to increase positive development for safe and healthy lifestyle choices and behaviours Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
Alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Other addictions, Pasifika, Stop smoking
Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Other addictions counselling and support, Pasifika alcohol or drug addiction, Pasifika mental health, Pasifika stop smoking, Stop smoking support
Canterbury
Youth / Rangatahi
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
Visit thttps://www.pw.Māori.nz/services-and-referrals/te-piringatahi/o make a referral and find out more information.
Te Piringatahi is a kaupapa Māori service that supports rangatahi with their mental wellbeing, substance use and other behaviours that can have an impact on the rangatahi, their whānau and community.
The programme empowers rangatahi (13-24 years old) to:
Te Piringatahi work with rangatahi who want to change their situation in life, school, home, culture, and their future. Including one to one mentoring, counselling, weekly community programmes, home visits, and practical advice.
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing. Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can. Our team includes a range of trained and qualified professionals under 3 streams of support: Māori expertise - Mātanga Māori Non-clinical - Kaitautoko Clinical – Kaihaumanu Find out more about Te Waharoa: https://www.tewaharoa.Māori.nz/
Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Other addictions, Pasifika, Stop smoking
Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Other addictions counselling and support, Pasifika mental health, Stop smoking support
Canterbury
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
Self referral, GP, Health NZ clinical services
Referrals can be made by self/individuals/whānau, Canterbury DHB, general practitioners (GP), health professionals, government organisations or non-government organisations.
Visit: https://www.tewaharoa.Māori.nz/copy-of-referral-form
Te Waharoa, is a kaupapa Māori health service based in Waitaha/Christchurch that works with all whānau to achieve wellbeing.
Te Waharoa translates literally as the gateway so if you, your whānau, or your workplace want help to achieve better wellness we will do whatever we can to help you. If we can't help you we will put you into contact with someone that can.
Our team includes a range of trained and qualified professionals under 3 streams of support:
Find out more about Te Waharoa: https://www.tewaharoa.Māori.nz/
Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Support to make decisions
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Child / Tamariki friendly, LGBTQIA+ friendly, Online / virtual / app, Phone, Speak with men / tane, Speak with women / wahine
Bus stops outside all our locations. Central City Bus Interchange close to our St Asaph site.
Manuhiri visitor parking on site, including mobility parking.
https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/purapura-whetu-mental-health-addiction-services/