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Te Whare Tiaki Rongomātāne (Men’s Centre)
Social Service, Kaupapa Māori, Abuse and Violence Support, Stopping Violence
Today
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Description
Te Whare Tiaki Rongomātāne Men’s Centre offers an immediate response and frontline service for men.
The Men’s Centre is a drop-in centre from 9 – 3 pm every weekday. It provides a safe space for a chat and whānau support. Tāne can present with any issue for support, including employment, behaviours, legal, violence issues, health, disability or mental health.
We are a friendly service and offer a cuppa tea right through to a chat and individual appointments.
Evening Groups (Tiaki Tāne): Monday and Wednesday evenings, 6pm - 8pm, open to all men. We share kai and provide a supportive environment to learn and grow.
We also assist with work readiness training for men, one on one or in group sessions.
We are part of the Safe Man Safe Family coalition, a group dedicated to providing services to men who want to make changes in their lives. They may be mandated to attend living without violence courses, or they may be recognising behaviours that are impacting on partners and children and want to change. Rongomātāne is here to walk alongside men who want to make those changes.
Te Whare Tiaki Rongomātāne is operated under the whānau services of Te Whare Tiaki Wāhine Refuge Charitable Trust.
- If you are a wāhine looking for support, please see our Women's Refuge here
Staff
Tu Tiaki: Nick Barbara
Office: 04 2377028
Mobile: 021 027 29917
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi
How do I access this service?
Anyone can access
Referral
Walk in
Contact us
Phone 04 2377 028
Email info@tiaki.org.nz
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
Free Service
Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
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Individual sessions: 9am - 3pm
Group sessions: Monday and Wednesday 6pm – 8pm
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), Wellington Anniversary (25 Jan).
Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Our drop-in centre is for any tāne/man who wants help and support. We also provide an immediate response service for men/tāne in the wider Porirua region
Our drop-in centre is for any tāne/man who wants help and support. We also provide an immediate response service for men/tāne in the wider Porirua region
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Advocacy, Employment support, Family / whānau support, Information, education & support, Kaupapa Māori, Social and group activities, Social work, Stopping violence services.
Our drop-in centre is for any tāne/man who wants help and support. We also provide an immediate response service for men/tāne in the wider Porirua region
We can provide specialist knowledge in dealing with family harm, including supporting men who have been mandated to attend living without violence courses, or who are recognizing behaviours that are impacting on partners and children and want to change.
We can provide specialist knowledge in dealing with family harm, including supporting men who have been mandated to attend living without violence courses, or who are recognizing behaviours that are impacting on partners and children and want to change.
Service types: Abuse and violence support, Stopping violence services.
We can provide specialist knowledge in dealing with family harm, including supporting men who have been mandated to attend living without violence courses, or who are recognizing behaviours that are impacting on partners and children and want to change.
We provide whānau support, one on one and in evening group sessions
We provide whānau support, one on one and in evening group sessions
We provide whānau support, one on one and in evening group sessions
The Porirua Kapiti Mana service spans from Newlands, Johnsonville, to Haywards Hill and through to Pukerua Bay., This Cultural Service for the Elder Abuse Response Service is additional to the overall EARS service provided by Wesley Community Action. So only older people who identify from the cultural groups above, and who live in the wider Porirua region will be covered by the Tiaki Cultural EAR Service., Cultures covered include Māori and Pasifika as well as ‘Ethnic Aotearoa.’ This includes Asian, African, Continental European, Latin American and Middle Eastern. It will encompass all religious beliefs., If the older person is in immediate danger, the Police should be called on 111, Ways to get through to our Service are via the national helpline 0800 326 6865 or via 04 2377027 or via ears@tiaki.org.nz
The Porirua Kapiti Mana service spans from Newlands, Johnsonville, to Haywards Hill and through to Pukerua Bay., This Cultural Service for the Elder Abuse Response Service is additional to the overall EARS service provided by Wesley Community Action. So only older people who identify from the cultural groups above, and who live in the wider Porirua region will be covered by the Tiaki Cultural EAR Service., Cultures covered include Māori and Pasifika as well as ‘Ethnic Aotearoa.’ This includes Asian, African, Continental European, Latin American and Middle Eastern. It will encompass all religious beliefs., If the older person is in immediate danger, the Police should be called on 111, Ways to get through to our Service are via the national helpline 0800 326 6865 or via 04 2377027 or via ears@tiaki.org.nz
- The Porirua Kapiti Mana service spans from Newlands, Johnsonville, to Haywards Hill and through to Pukerua Bay.
- This Cultural Service for the Elder Abuse Response Service is additional to the overall EARS service provided by Wesley Community Action. So only older people who identify from the cultural groups above, and who live in the wider Porirua region will be covered by the Tiaki Cultural EAR Service.
- Cultures covered include Māori and Pasifika as well as ‘Ethnic Aotearoa.’ This includes Asian, African, Continental European, Latin American and Middle Eastern. It will encompass all religious beliefs.
- If the older person is in immediate danger, the Police should be called on 111
- Ways to get through to our Service are via the national helpline 0800 326 6865 or via 04 2377027 or via
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Abuse and violence support services provide support to individuals and whānau who are impacted by abuse, violence or family harm.
Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.
Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.
Kaupapa Māori community and/or social support that is culturally appropriate for Māori, promote Mātauranga Māori, tikanga Māori, and whānau-centred models of care.
Employment support services help you prepare for work and/or find job opportunities. This may include help writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview preparation.
Employment support services help you prepare for work and/or find job opportunities. This may include help writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview preparation.
Employment support services help you prepare for work and/or find job opportunities. This may include help writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview preparation.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Advocacy services can support you or work on your behalf when you are accessing health or social services. This can include listening to your concerns, talking through options with you and coming with you to appointments.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with men / tane
Travel Directions
Next to Subway
Public Transport
By Train
The easiest way to reach the centre from Wellington or the Kapiti Coast is by taking the Kapiti Line (KPL) train.
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Disembark at the Porirua Station.
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From the station, it is approximately a 10-minute walk (about 800m) to the centre at 13 Cobham Court. You can walk through the North City Shopping Centre or follow the main road towards the City Centre.
By Bus
Several local Metlink bus routes stop within a short walking distance of the centre.
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Route 220 (Tītahi Bay – Porirua – Ascot Park): This is a frequent service that stops at both the Porirua Station and various points in the City Centre near Cobham Court.
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Route 60 (Porirua – Tawa – Johnsonville): Useful for those traveling from the south.
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Other Local Routes: Routes 210, 226, 230, and 236 also serve the Porirua City Centre area and stop near the "Porirua Centre" bus stops.
Parking
There are several parking options available, with meter parking directly outside.
Region
Wellington
Website
Contact Details
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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Phone
(04) 237 7028
Email
Website
13 Cobham Court
Porirua City Centre
Porirua
Wellington 5022
Street Address
13 Cobham Court
Porirua City Centre
Porirua
Wellington 5022
Postal Address
P O Box 50178
Porirua 5240
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This page was last updated at 2:27PM on March 2, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Whare Tiaki Rongomātāne (Men’s Centre).
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