Mapu Maia is a Pasifika Gambling Support Service providing a dedicated, culturally appropriate service for Pasifika.
We offer free and confidential services.
Our team of professional counsellors and health promoters work with you and your family. We can provide support in English, Samoan and Tongan languages.
Staff
Mapu Maia is made up qualified Pacific practitioners who deliver clinical interventions and educational presentations that are appropriate to the needs of Pacific communities. In addition, the team works collaboratively with community agencies and social services to assist workforce development for staff and support Pacific families in need.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Our counselling services are free, professional and confidential. We are funded by the Ministry of Health through the gambling levy, to work with all people who are affected by gambling.
This includes friends, family, work colleagues, employers, and anyone affected by someone else's gambling.
Our public health service offers free presentations and workshops for community and professional groups.
Donations are welcome. We are a registered charity.
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Mon – Fri
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Mapu Maia can be contacted during these hours, via 0800 21 21 22 or email help@mapumaia.nz
or Text on 3022 or visit our website on www.mapumaia.nz
Public Holidays: Closed ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (3 Jun), Matariki (28 Jun), Labour Day (28 Oct), Wellington Anniversary (20 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr).
Languages Spoken
English,
Samoan,
Tongan
Programmes
Talatalanoa – Counselling
At Mapu Maia, we aim to provide services that are accessible to Pacific peoples. We deliver Talatalanoa in English, Samoan and Tongan. We can also provide services in the home for the individual, couples, family groups, peer support and clinical groups.
Programme Areas
Crisis / acute,
Self help/ helpline,
Mental health,
Addictions - drug & alcohol,
Addictions - other,
Pacific People
Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - gambling,
Pacific People (AOD),
Intake / assessment,
Coexisting problems – mental health & addictions,
Community based support - gambling,
Venue exclusion for problem gamblers,
Pacific People - gambling & other addictions,
Community based support - other,
Training - other addictions
Regions
MidCentral,
South Auckland,
East Auckland,
Wellington,
North Auckland,
West Auckland,
Central Auckland,
Canterbury
A referral form is attached if required. This referral form provides us with information about the client and details of the referring agency.
Description
At Mapu Maia, we aim to provide services that are accessible to Pacific peoples. We deliver Talatalanoa in English, Samoan and Tongan. We can also provide services in the home for the individual, couples, family groups, peer support and clinical groups.
Freephone - 0800 21 21 22
Free, professional and confidential help - it's only a phone call or email away If you are concerned about your own gambling or someone else’s gambling, we can help. People can, and do, stop gambling. A supportive and professional counsellor can encourage and motivate you to take all the steps required to regain self control and direction in your life.
Helpline / self-help - gambling,
Intake / assessment,
Community based support - gambling,
Venue exclusion for problem gamblers,
Pacific People - gambling & other addictions,
Training - other addictions
Regions
MidCentral,
East Auckland,
South Auckland,
Central Lakes,
West Auckland,
Dunedin - South Otago,
Central Auckland,
Hutt,
Waikato,
Canterbury,
Wellington,
West Coast,
Lakes,
North Auckland,
Bay of Plenty,
Wairarapa,
South Canterbury
Free, professional and confidential help - it's only a phone call or email away
If you are concerned about your own gambling or someone else’s gambling, we can help.
People can, and do, stop gambling. A supportive and professional counsellor can encourage and motivate you to take all the steps required to regain self control and direction in your life.
Multi Venue Exclusion
Our organisation can act on behalf of a gambler to request that a gambling provider prevents that person from entering their venue.
Programme Areas
Addictions - other,
Pacific People
Programme Type
Venue exclusion for problem gamblers,
Pacific People - gambling & other addictions
Regions
MidCentral,
East Auckland,
South Auckland,
Wellington,
North Auckland,
West Auckland,
Central Auckland,
Canterbury
Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke,
Older adult / Kaumātua
Referral Types
Self referral,
GP,
DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Need help? Call 0800 21 21 22.
Description
Our organisation can act on behalf of a gambler to request that a gambling provider prevents that person from entering their venue.
Public Health
Our public health service provides free education and presentations to community organisations, social services, government departments, Corrections and so on. You’ll also find our staff at various community events in the Auckland and Wellington regions, supporting a variety of health and social issues i.e. Mental Health Week. Raising awareness about addictions, mental health and gambling harm is important within our Pacific community, and our team is committed to achieving healthy families and building resilience in communities.
Programme Areas
Self help/ helpline,
Addictions - other,
Pacific People
Programme Type
Helpline / self-help - gambling,
Community based support - gambling,
Venue exclusion for problem gamblers,
Pacific People - gambling & other addictions,
Community based support - other,
Training - other addictions
Our public health service provides free education and presentations to community organisations, social services, government departments, Corrections and so on. You’ll also find our staff at various community events in the Auckland and Wellington regions, supporting a variety of health and social issues i.e. Mental Health Week.
Raising awareness about addictions, mental health and gambling harm is important within our Pacific community, and our team is committed to achieving healthy families and building resilience in communities.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access,
Mobility parking space,
Quiet, low sensory environment,
Support to make decisions,
Assistance to move around,
More space to move around,
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi,
Phone
Parking
Instructions on parking and how to find us will be given to you upon confirmation of your counselling appointment.