Email reception@hewakatapu.org.nz
161 Pages Road
Wainoni
Christchurch
Canterbury 8061
PO Box 150 37
Aranui
Christchurch 8643
Email hakatere.reception@hewakatapu.org.nz
111 Tancred Street
Ashburton
Canterbury 7700
PO Box 150 37
Aranui
Christchurch 8643
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation with a range of programmes and services to help individuals and the community
He Waka Tapu provides support for Whānau and individuals in need of improving their "Te Whare Tapa Wha". Our programmes cater to Taha Wairua (Spiritual Health), Taha Tinana (Physical Health), Taha Hinengaro (Mental Well-Being) and Taha Whānau (Family Health).
Our skilled kaimahi (over 100+ staff) are kind and caring individuals with one goal which is to help people and to make our communities stronger.
With a mix of skills from clinicians, whānau support workers, nurses, personal trainers and more we have a huge range of resources at our fingertips.
Free
No fees apply
| 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), Canterbury Anniversary (13 Nov).
Christmas: Closed 22 Dec — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
English, Māori, Samoan
We provide the following alcohol and drug services: Te Aratiaia is for assessment and treatment planning for co-existing alcohol and drug and mental health related problems. Takahi te Taniwha programme is designed for whaiora looking at a harm reduction approach to work towards a goal of abstinence. Relapse prevention is a maintenance space where whaiora have opportunities to engage with other people in the community who have been abstinent or have reduced from substances and require that additional support group to kōrero about their journey this far. Mauri Ora Experience is an intensive alcohol and drug residential treatment programme which has rolling access throughout the year. Read more here
Alcohol or drug addiction, Detox and rehabilitation, Kaupapa Māori, Stop smoking
Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Residential alcohol and drug treatment (rehabilitation), Stop smoking support
Canterbury
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Accessing our service is a simple process. A referral form will need to be completed by the organisation you are currently working with or you can call in to 161 Pages Rd Wainoni and complete a self referral. You will be allocated to an appropriate service and kaimahi within 24hrs and we will contact you within 7 days to setup your first appointment.
We provide the following alcohol and drug services:
He Waka Tapu has a smoke free coach who is available on week days with flexiblity depending on each individuals situation. This service involves receiving one to one or group smoking cessation sessions where you will set goals, find strategies and achieve mile stones. Time frames are established between the individual and the coach. Free nicotine replacement therapy will be provided to those who are interested in using these products. This is a great effective way to receive support along your journey in becoming smoke free. Our Stop Smoking Practitioners are part of Te Ha – Waitaha network of practitioners.
Kaupapa Māori, Stop smoking
Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Stop smoking support
Canterbury
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Accessing our service is a simple process. A referral form will need to be completed by the organisation you are currently working with or you can call in to 161 Pages Rd Wainoni and complete a self referral. You will be allocated to an appropriate service and kaimahi within 24hrs and we will contact you within 7 days to setup your first appointment.
Appointment times are suited to your availability Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.
He Waka Tapu has a smoke free coach who is available on week days with flexiblity depending on each individuals situation.
This service involves receiving one to one or group smoking cessation sessions where you will set goals, find strategies and achieve mile stones. Time frames are established between the individual and the coach. Free nicotine replacement therapy will be provided to those who are interested in using these products. This is a great effective way to receive support along your journey in becoming smoke free.
Our Stop Smoking Practitioners are part of Te Ha – Waitaha network of practitioners.
The Needle Exchange Programme (NEP) is a nationally funded health initiative established in the late 1980s to reduce the spread of blood-borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C. It remains one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most effective public health programmes. The service provides people who inject drugs with easy, confidential access to sterile injecting equipment and safe-disposal options, supporting safer practices and reducing harm within communities. Within Te Waipounamu, the programme is supported by the Te Waipounamu Collective, made up of four kaupapa Māori health providers: Te Piki Oranga – Upper South Island Poutini Waiora – West Coast Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu – Southland Ngā Kete / partner services – Otago Together, the Collective provides coverage across the whole South Island, including Rakiura Stewart Island and Rēkohu / Wharekauri Chatham Islands. We take pride in upholding privacy, dignity, and a strong harm-reduction philosophy. All sites and open/close hours can be found on He Waka Tapu website.
Alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori
Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction
Southland, West Coast, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury
Adult / Pakeke
Self referral
No referral is required.
The Needle Exchange Programme (NEP) is a nationally funded health initiative established in the late 1980s to reduce the spread of blood-borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C. It remains one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most effective public health programmes. The service provides people who inject drugs with easy, confidential access to sterile injecting equipment and safe-disposal options, supporting safer practices and reducing harm within communities.
Within Te Waipounamu, the programme is supported by the Te Waipounamu Collective, made up of four kaupapa Māori health providers:
Together, the Collective provides coverage across the whole South Island, including Rakiura Stewart Island and Rēkohu / Wharekauri Chatham Islands. We take pride in upholding privacy, dignity, and a strong harm-reduction philosophy.
All sites and open/close hours can be found on He Waka Tapu website.
Wheelchair access
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Onsite parking available
Canterbury
https://healthpoint.co.nz/mental-health-addictions/mental-health/he-waka-tapu/