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Te Kotuku Ki Te Rangi

Mental Health Service, Kaupapa Māori

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Description

Te Kōtuku Ki Te Rangi’s primary goal is to provide support and care for Māori and non-Māori experiencing mental health challenges.

Founded to address the need for culturally appropriate treatment, Te Kōtuku Ki Te Rangi offers services rooted in tikanga Māori while remaining open to individuals of all backgrounds. More

Staff

For information about our staff please click here.

Ages

Adult / Pakeke

How do I access this service?

Referral

Referrals can be made through your clinical team or a Needs Assessment and Service Coordinator (NASC) provided by Te Whatu Ora.

  • Respite referrals: Directly from West Acute.
  • Programme referrals: Email referrals@tekotuku.co.nz or through your support team.

Contact us

For referrals, email referrals@tekotuku.co.nz. For inquiries, call 09 820 0045 or email admin@tekotuku.co.nz.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our services are provided free to people who are referred to our service.

Hours

Mon – Fri 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct), Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English, Māori, Samoan

Programmes

Support Hours

Support hours are flexible and tailored to meet the needs of tāngata whai i te ora, promoting community engagement, whānau activities, and, where appropriate, a Tikanga/Kaupapa Māori approach. Most visits and community participation occur between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with an on-call system available for support outside these hours.

Programme Areas

Kaupapa Māori, Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori mental health

Regions

West Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Description

Support hours are flexible and tailored to meet the needs of tāngata whai i te ora, promoting community engagement, whānau activities, and, where appropriate, a Tikanga/Kaupapa Māori approach. Most visits and community participation occur between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM, with an on-call system available for support outside these hours.

Kaupapa Māori Day Programme

This recovery-focused rehabilitation service supports tāngata whai i te ora in enhancing life skills, strengthening their identity, and deepening their knowledge and understanding of Māoritanga.

Programme Areas

Kaupapa Māori, Mental health

Programme Type

Counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori mental health

Regions

West Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services

Description

This recovery-focused rehabilitation service supports tāngata whai i te ora in enhancing life skills, strengthening their identity, and deepening their knowledge and understanding of Māoritanga.

Residential Supported Rehabilitation

This consists of three whare (houses), all within the Waitemata DHB region of Auckland. Tāngata whai i te ora who have been diagnosed have their needs assessed and are placed according to their requirements into a whare. Once placed in a whare, Tangata Whaiora are provided ongoing external clinical treatment and support through their clinical teams. All three whare are staffed with culturally aware mental health professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Programme Areas

Kaupapa Māori, Mental health

Programme Type

Kaupapa Māori mental health, Supported housing

Regions

West Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Description

This consists of three whare (houses), all within the Waitemata DHB region of Auckland. Tāngata whai i te ora who have been diagnosed have their needs assessed and are placed according to their requirements into a whare. Once placed in a whare, Tangata Whaiora are provided ongoing external clinical treatment and support through their clinical teams. All three whare are staffed with culturally aware mental health professionals 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Social Housing

Te Kotuku Ki Te Rangi Charitable Trust offers subsidized rental housing in West Auckland. One- and two-bedroom units are available for individuals facing mental health challenges and/or social or economic hardship. Two-bedroom units accommodate small families, couples, or individuals open to shared living.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Supported housing

Regions

West Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

Description

Te Kotuku Ki Te Rangi Charitable Trust offers subsidized rental housing in West Auckland. One- and two-bedroom units are available for individuals facing mental health challenges and/or social or economic hardship. Two-bedroom units accommodate small families, couples, or individuals open to shared living.

Planned Adult Respite

Planned Adult Respite provides 24/7 support from kaimahi with mental health qualifications. Located in a seven-bedroom whare in Henderson, the facility offers multiple living areas and quiet spaces for tāngata whai i te ora to recover in a stress-free environment. Kaimahi ensure all needs are met during their short-term stay, offering crucial support for those experiencing mental distress who benefit from a stable, safe setting. Access to respite care is by referral from Home-Based Treatment or Crisis Teams under WDHB.

Programme Areas

Mental health

Programme Type

Respite

Regions

West Auckland

Age Groups

Adult / Pakeke

Referral Types

DHB clinical services

Description

Planned Adult Respite provides 24/7 support from kaimahi with mental health qualifications. Located in a seven-bedroom whare in Henderson, the facility offers multiple living areas and quiet spaces for tāngata whai i te ora to recover in a stress-free environment. Kaimahi ensure all needs are met during their short-term stay, offering crucial support for those experiencing mental distress who benefit from a stable, safe setting. Access to respite care is by referral from Home-Based Treatment or Crisis Teams under WDHB.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi

Public Transport

Parking

Parking spaces available

Contact Details

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Street Address

2/40 Copsey Place
Avondale
Auckland

Postal Address

PO Box 71129
Rosebank
Auckland 1348

This page was last updated at 3:08PM on March 24, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Kotuku Ki Te Rangi.