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Te Rarawa Anga Mua

Social Service, Community Health, Kaupapa Māori, Mental Health, Addiction, Abuse and Violence Support

Today

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Te Rarawa Anga Mua (TRAM) is committed to strengthening the social, cultural, environmental, and economic wellbeing of Te Rarawa whānau, hapū, and iwi.

As a Kaupapa Māori service, we provide free support to tamariki/mokopuna, rangatahi, and their whānau — welcoming all ethnicities within our service area.

Established as a Social Development Trust, TRAM is dedicated to intergenerational growth, empowering whānau and communities to thrive now and into the future.

For more information, please see "Services Provided" below for the range of programmes designed to nurture and uplift our community.

Staff

Meet the five trustees of the TRAM Board here

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Contact us

Please contact us for non-judgemental support and guidance from our caring team of skilled professionals

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 28 Dec. Open 29 Dec — 31 Dec. Closed 1 Jan — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English, Māori

Programmes

Community Action on Youth & Drugs (C.A.Y.A.D.)

Key Priority Areas Increase Youth engagement in Healthy Lifestyles and Wellbeing. Reduce the incidence of FASD through prevention and education. Increase community awareness of Alcohol Harm Establish sustainable, community-led prevention models.

Programme Areas

Helplines / e-mental health, Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Pasifika

Programme Type

Advocacy (alcohol or drug addiction), Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, e-mental health apps and online tools, Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Pasifika alcohol or drug addiction, Pasifika mental health, Peer support (mental health)

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral

Description

Key Priority Areas

  1. Increase Youth engagement in Healthy Lifestyles and Wellbeing.
  2. Reduce the incidence of FASD through prevention and education.
  3. Increase community awareness of Alcohol Harm
  4. Establish sustainable, community-led prevention models.
Mana Tangata

Key Priority Areas: Kaumātua & Kuia program and community initiatives - hauora, social connection School Holiday programs - creating stimulated educational program/activities Holistic Well-Being kaupapa - whānau wellbeing Summer Touch Tournament - healthy lifestyles Kia o Rahi Games - promoting Māori culture Te Kaha Hauora Te Haerenga Nui - Amazing Race

Programme Areas

Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Mental health, Pasifika

Programme Type

Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Pasifika mental health, Supported employment, Supported housing

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

Referral Types

Self referral

Description

Key Priority Areas:

  1. Kaumātua & Kuia program and community initiatives - hauora, social connection
  2. School Holiday programs - creating stimulated educational program/activities
  3. Holistic Well-Being kaupapa - whānau wellbeing
  4. Summer Touch Tournament - healthy lifestyles
  5. Kia o Rahi Games - promoting Māori culture
  6. Te Kaha Hauora
  7. Te Haerenga Nui - Amazing Race
Mana Ake

Key Priority Areas Working in kura with tauira in years 1-8, where possible in the life of a wellbeing or mental health concern. Early intervention helps to prevent problems escalating and ensures students have the greatest likelihood of remaining engaged and achieveing at school. Supporting families and whānau when children are experiencing issues that impact their well being such as managing emotions, friendships and bullying, parental separation, and grief and loss.

Programme Areas

Helplines / e-mental health, Alcohol or drug addiction, Family / whānau support, Kaupapa Māori, Maternal mental health or addiction, Mental health, Other addictions, Pasifika

Programme Type

Advocacy (mental health), Counselling and support, e-mental health apps and online tools, Family / whānau support (addiction), Family / whānau support (mental health), Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori mental health, Maternal alcohol or drug addiction, Maternal counselling and support, Maternal mental health assessment and treatment, Mental health assessment and treatment, Mental health helpline, Other addictions counselling and support, Pasifika alcohol or drug addiction, Pasifika mental health, Supported housing

Regions

Northland

Age Groups

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi

Referral Types

Self referral

Description

Key Priority Areas

  1. Working in kura with tauira in years 1-8, where possible in the life of a wellbeing or mental health concern.
  2. Early intervention helps to prevent problems escalating and ensures students have the greatest likelihood of remaining engaged and achieveing at school.
  3. Supporting families and whānau when children are experiencing issues that impact their well being such as managing emotions, friendships and bullying, parental separation, and grief and loss.

Services Provided

Kaupapa Māori

The Tūturu Tangata programme is a leader in the development of innovative Māori health initiatives for young people. The programme offers opportunities for taitamariki, schools and community groups to explore ancestral activities through dynamic contemporary expression.

The Tūturu Tangata programme is a leader in the development of innovative Māori health initiatives for young people. The programme offers opportunities for taitamariki, schools and community groups to explore ancestral activities through dynamic contemporary expression.

Pregnancy and parenting

Breastfeeding Assisting mums with understanding the importance of exclusive breastfeeding; knowing how to deal with the challenges of breastfeeding; and most of all, supporting you in the early stages of motherhood. Read more here Incredible Years parenting programme The Incredible Years programme strengthens positive whānau dynamics by providing parenting skills to parents and caregivers of children aged 3-8 years.

  • Parenting education
  • Breastfeeding support

Breastfeeding
Assisting mums with understanding the importance of exclusive breastfeeding; knowing how to deal with the challenges of breastfeeding; and most of all, supporting you in the early stages of motherhood.

Read more here

Incredible Years parenting programme
The Incredible Years programme strengthens positive whānau dynamics by providing parenting skills to parents and caregivers of children aged 3-8 years.

Family / whānau support

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.

Wellness / healthy lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyles is an exciting, energetic programme designed to motivate and inspire increased wellbeing for YOU and your WHĀNAU.

  • Exercise and activity

Healthy Lifestyles is an exciting, energetic programme designed to motivate and inspire increased wellbeing for YOU and your WHĀNAU.

Abuse and violence support

Family Centred Services programme is an innovative approach to supporting whānau who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing family violence. The Family Centred Services programme provides holistic guidance towards restoring the wellbeing of the family - hei whakaora i te mana o te whānau.

  • Family violence intervention
  • Information and support
  • Referral to specialist services

Family Centred Services programme is an innovative approach to supporting whānau who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing family violence. The Family Centred Services programme provides holistic guidance towards restoring the wellbeing of the family - hei whakaora i te mana o te whānau.

RATs collection on behalf of client whanau

We are able to assist clients by facilitating the RATs collection on their behalf.

We are able to assist clients by facilitating the RATs collection on their behalf.

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, LGBTQIA+ friendly

Region

Northland

Contact Details

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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16 Matthews Avenue
Kaitaia
Northland 0410

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Street Address

16 Matthews Avenue
Kaitaia
Northland 0410

Postal Address

PO Box 361
Kaitaia 0441
New Zealand

This page was last updated at 2:41PM on September 30, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Te Rarawa Anga Mua.