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Whakatu Te Korowai Manaakitanga Trust
Social Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Kaupapa Māori
Today
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
Description
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.
- Superskills / SuperGrans– building everyday life skills such as cooking, budgeting, and household management.
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E Tū Whānau Community Lead – 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.
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Maara Kai Programme – nurturing wellbeing and sustainability through growing and sharing kai.
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.
Staff
Our team at Te Korowai Trust is made up of skilled and dedicated kaimahi who bring a wide range of experience, expertise, and lived understanding to their roles. This diversity is our strength – it allows us to walk alongside whānau with compassion and insight, ensuring the support we provide is practical, effective, and grounded in the realities of everyday life.
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
While our services are targeted at Māori, our motto is `tatou tatou’ which means we are open to and help all people.
Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals
Make an appointment
Referral
We accept referrals from many agencies including self referrals only via our referral form on the Website www.whakatutekorowaitrust.co.nz
Please include as much detail as possible to ensure we can match the support needed with the best member of our team to support.
Walk in
Nau mai, haere mai – Walk-ins welcome
We’re always happy to welcome you into Te Korowai Trust. Our doors are open Monday–Thursday, 9.30am–4.00pm, and Friday, 9.30am–2.00pm.
To make sure one of our kaimahi is available to greet you and offer the right support, we encourage you to contact us first – either by filling out the referral form on our website or giving us a quick call. Our team is often out in the community or in hui with whānau, so this helps us ensure you’re cared for without delay.
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Hours
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
| Mon – Thu | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM |
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| Fri | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM |
Languages Spoken
English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL)
Services Provided
Our registered and experienced social worker will work with whānau that have been identified as having tamariki/children at risk, using a holistic, kaupapa Māori approach to service delivery. This includes: assessing the needs of children/tamariki at risk in the context of their families/whānau, schools and communities. developing and managing social work plans in partnership with families/whānau. early identification, intervention and education to reduce child abuse and family/whānau violence in the Nelson/Tasman region.
Our registered and experienced social worker will work with whānau that have been identified as having tamariki/children at risk, using a holistic, kaupapa Māori approach to service delivery. This includes: assessing the needs of children/tamariki at risk in the context of their families/whānau, schools and communities. developing and managing social work plans in partnership with families/whānau. early identification, intervention and education to reduce child abuse and family/whānau violence in the Nelson/Tasman region.
- Care and protection
- Conflict resolution mediation
- Education programmes
- Family violence intervention
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
Our registered and experienced social worker will work with whānau that have been identified as having tamariki/children at risk, using a holistic, kaupapa Māori approach to service delivery.
This includes:
- assessing the needs of children/tamariki at risk in the context of their families/whānau, schools and communities.
- developing and managing social work plans in partnership with families/whānau.
- early identification, intervention and education to reduce child abuse and family/whānau violence in the Nelson/Tasman region.
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.
We provide free and confidential financial mentoring in the community with qualified advisers. Advisers are committed to providing a quality service which will make a positive difference to whānau and will help them to have increased financial capability.
We provide free and confidential financial mentoring in the community with qualified advisers. Advisers are committed to providing a quality service which will make a positive difference to whānau and will help them to have increased financial capability.
We provide free and confidential financial mentoring in the community with qualified advisers. Advisers are committed to providing a quality service which will make a positive difference to whānau and will help them to have increased financial capability.
Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.
Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.
Food support services provide food support to people experiencing hardship. This may include food parcels, food banks and social supermarkets.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Family / whānau support services provide support to improve the collective mental and/or physical wellbeing of the family / whānau.
Disability Assistance
Wheelchair access, Quiet, low sensory environment, A longer appointment time, Support to make decisions, More space to move around
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Speak with women / wahine, Child / Tamariki friendly, Phone, Online / virtual / app, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Public Transport
On main Bus Routes via Stoke and Whakatū
Parking
Limited on site parking and good roadside parking available
Region
Nelson Marlborough
Website
Contact Details
398 Main Road Stoke, Nelson
Nelson Marlborough
9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.
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Phone
0272214091
Email
Website
398 Main Road
Stoke
Nelson 7011
Street Address
398 Main Road
Stoke
Nelson 7011
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This page was last updated at 11:58AM on September 8, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Whakatu Te Korowai Manaakitanga Trust.
Our Social Workers support whānau in an effective and timely manner to empower whānau to build on strengths and bring about positive change. We will identify individuals, families/whānau and communities that are vulnerable and provide advice, information, strategies for managing violence/stressful relationships, referrals, and build safe positive relationships to increase independence and well-being.
Our Social Workers support whānau in an effective and timely manner to empower whānau to build on strengths and bring about positive change.
We will identify individuals, families/whānau and communities that are vulnerable and provide advice, information, strategies for managing violence/stressful relationships, referrals, and build safe positive relationships to increase independence and well-being.