Whakatu Te Korowai Manaakitanga Trust
At Te Korowai Trust, proudly based in Whakatū (Nelson), we are dedicated to empowering whānau through a holistic, kaupapa Māori approach. We walk alongside individuals and families to strengthen resilience, wellbeing, and self-determination.
Our wide range of services includes:
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Financial Mentors – providing guidance and tools to build financial confidence and security.
- FASD Lead – delivering specialised support, advocacy, and awareness for whānau impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
- FASD Rangatahi Kaiāwhina - Delivers cultually safe education and prevention services to rangatahi and the wider community, raising awareness of FASD and the risks of alcohol related-harm during pregnancy.
- Superskills / SuperGrans– building everyday life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and household management.
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E Tū Whānau Coordinator – promoting positive whānau values and strong community connections.
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Kairangahau ā-Whānau – helping whānau understand their strengths and challenges through whānau-led planning.
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Social Work Support – offering practical and compassionate guidance through times of need.
- Maara Kai Programme - nurturing wellbeing and sustainability through growing and sharing kai.
- Kaumaua Group - The kaumātua rōpū is all about reducing isolation by bringing kaimātua together to enjoy kōrero, kai, laughter and new experiences.
We know that reaching out can sometimes feel overwhelming, so our mobile service brings support directly to your home. Our team is here to help in the spaces that feel safest and most familiar to you.
While our kaupapa is rooted in serving Māori whānau, we extend our aroha and services to all in our wider Whakatu/Tasman community
Guided by our motto, tātou tātou – all of us together – we embrace inclusivity and the shared journey of uplifting, empowering, and celebrating every whānau.