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Mapu Maia (Pasifika Gambling Support Services)

Gambling Harm Service, Pacific People, Addiction

Today

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

Mapu Maia provides a holistic service to individuals, families and communities that is culturally appropriate and effective. We offer free, professional and confidential counselling services and education. More

Staff

Mapu Maia consists of qualified, experienced and compassionate counsellors and health professionals delivering services to Pasifika communities across our clinical and community engaging teams. Staff are proud advocates for Pasifika wellbeing, committed to empowering individuals, promoting healthy lifestyles and choices, and navigating obstacles to meet Pasifika community needs. 

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free

Fees and Charges Description

Our counselling services are free, professional and confidential. We are funded by the Ministry of Health through the gambling levy, to work with all people who are affected by gambling.

This includes friends, family, work colleagues, employers, and anyone affected by someone else's gambling.

Our public health service offers free presentations and workshops for community and professional groups.

Donations are welcome. We are a registered charity.

Hours

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Mapu Maia can be contacted via our free phone line 0800 21 21 22, free text 3022, email help@mapumaia.nz or get in touch with us on our website Contact | Mapu Maia. 

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), Wellington Anniversary (19 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb).

Languages Spoken

English, Samoan, Tongan

Programmes

Wairarapa
    All Programme Areas
      All Age Groups
        All Referral Types
          Freephone - 0800 21 21 22

          Contact our phone line for free, non-judgemental support if you are concerened about your own or someone else's gambling behaviour or need guidance to the right service for you.
          Programme Areas

          Helplines / e-mental health, Gambling harm, Other addictions, Pasifika

          Programme Type

          Gambling harm helpline, Other addictions counselling and support, Pasifika gambling harm

          Regions

          MidCentral, Hawke's Bay, South Auckland, East Auckland, Wellington, North Auckland, West Auckland, Hutt, Central Auckland, Canterbury, Wairarapa

          Age Groups

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

          Referral Types

          Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections

          Referral Process

          Need support? Contact our team via our free phone line 0800 21 21 22, free text 3022, email help@mapumaia.nz or get in touch with us on our website Contact | Mapu Maia. You can also speak to one of our welcoming staff members at community events. We also receive referrals via General Practices, Corections and other Clinical and Social Services. 

          Description

          Contact our phone line for free, non-judgemental support if you are concerened about your own or someone else's gambling behaviour or need guidance to the right service for you. 

          Disability Assistance

          Wheelchair access, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment, Support to make decisions, Assistance to move around, More space to move around, Wheelchair accessible toilet

          Additional Details

          Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone

          Document Downloads

          • Referral Form (DOCX, 188.9 KB)

            A referral form is attached if required. This referral form provides us with information about the client and details of the referring agency. Otherwise appointments can be made by phoning 0800 21 21 22

          Parking

          Parking instructions will be provided upon confirmation of appointment, otherwise please contact us on our free phone line (0800 21 21 22) so we can best arrange parking upon your arrival.

          Website

          www.mapumaia.nz

          Contact Details

          15 Jack Conway Avenue, Manukau, Auckland

          South Auckland

          8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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          312 St Aubyn Street West, Hastings

          Hawke's Bay

          8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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          320 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch

          Canterbury

          8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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          This page was last updated at 10:31AM on April 4, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by Mapu Maia (Pasifika Gambling Support Services).