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He Waka Tapu
Mental Health Service, Abuse and Violence Support, Community Health, Kaupapa Māori, Stopping Violence, Stop Smoking, Addiction
Today
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Description
He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation with a range of programmes and services to help individuals and the community
He Waka Tapu provides support for Whānau and individuals in need of improving their "Te Whare Tapa Wha". Our programmes cater to Taha Wairua (Spiritual Health), Taha Tinana (Physical Health), Taha Hinengaro (Mental Well-Being) and Taha Whānau (Family Health).
Staff
Our skilled kaimahi (over 100+ staff) are kind and caring individuals with one goal which is to help people and to make our communities stronger.
With a mix of skills from clinicians, whānau support workers, nurses, personal trainers and more we have a huge range of resources at our fingertips.
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Contact us for non judgemental advice and support.
Make an appointment
Referral
He Waka Tapu has a wide range of programmes and services to help both individuals and the community. There is a referral process that must be completed before accessing any services.
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Fees and Charges Categorisation
Free
Fees and Charges Description
No fees apply
Hours
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
| Mon – Fri | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
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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), Canterbury Anniversary (13 Nov).
Christmas: Closed 22 Dec — 4 Jan. Open 5 Jan — 9 Jan.
Languages Spoken
English, Māori, Samoan
Programmes
We provide the following alcohol and drug services: Te Aratiaia is for assessment and treatment planning for co-existing alcohol and drug and mental health related problems. Takahi te Taniwha programme is designed for whaiora looking at a harm reduction approach to work towards a goal of abstinence. Relapse prevention is a maintenance space where whaiora have opportunities to engage with other people in the community who have been abstinent or have reduced from substances and require that additional support group to kōrero about their journey this far. Mauri Ora Experience is an intensive alcohol and drug residential treatment programme which has rolling access throughout the year. Read more here
We provide the following alcohol and drug services: Te Aratiaia is for assessment and treatment planning for co-existing alcohol and drug and mental health related problems. Takahi te Taniwha programme is designed for whaiora looking at a harm reduction approach to work towards a goal of abstinence. Relapse prevention is a maintenance space where whaiora have opportunities to engage with other people in the community who have been abstinent or have reduced from substances and require that additional support group to kōrero about their journey this far. Mauri Ora Experience is an intensive alcohol and drug residential treatment programme which has rolling access throughout the year. Read more here
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Detox and rehabilitation, Kaupapa Māori, Stop smoking
- Programme Type
Alcohol or drug counselling and support, Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction, Peer support (alcohol or drug), Residential alcohol and drug treatment (rehabilitation), Stop smoking support
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services, Corrections
Referral Process
Accessing our service is a simple process. A referral form will need to be completed by the organisation you are currently working with or you can call in to 161 Pages Rd Wainoni and complete a self referral. You will be allocated to an appropriate service and kaimahi within 24hrs and we will contact you within 7 days to setup your first appointment.
Description
We provide the following alcohol and drug services:
- Te Aratiaia is for assessment and treatment planning for co-existing alcohol and drug and mental health related problems.
- Takahi te Taniwha programme is designed for whaiora looking at a harm reduction approach to work towards a goal of abstinence.
- Relapse prevention is a maintenance space where whaiora have opportunities to engage with other people in the community who have been abstinent or have reduced from substances and require that additional support group to kōrero about their journey this far.
- Mauri Ora Experience is an intensive alcohol and drug residential treatment programme which has rolling access throughout the year. Read more here
He Waka Tapu has a smoke free coach who is available on week days with flexiblity depending on each individuals situation. This service involves receiving one to one or group smoking cessation sessions where you will set goals, find strategies and achieve mile stones. Time frames are established between the individual and the coach. Free nicotine replacement therapy will be provided to those who are interested in using these products. This is a great effective way to receive support along your journey in becoming smoke free. Our Stop Smoking Practitioners are part of Te Ha – Waitaha network of practitioners.
He Waka Tapu has a smoke free coach who is available on week days with flexiblity depending on each individuals situation. This service involves receiving one to one or group smoking cessation sessions where you will set goals, find strategies and achieve mile stones. Time frames are established between the individual and the coach. Free nicotine replacement therapy will be provided to those who are interested in using these products. This is a great effective way to receive support along your journey in becoming smoke free. Our Stop Smoking Practitioners are part of Te Ha – Waitaha network of practitioners.
- Programme Areas
Kaupapa Māori, Stop smoking
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori stop smoking, Stop smoking support
- Regions
Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP, DHB clinical services
Referral Process
Accessing our service is a simple process. A referral form will need to be completed by the organisation you are currently working with or you can call in to 161 Pages Rd Wainoni and complete a self referral. You will be allocated to an appropriate service and kaimahi within 24hrs and we will contact you within 7 days to setup your first appointment.
Appointment times are suited to your availability Mon-Fri 9am-4pm.
Description
He Waka Tapu has a smoke free coach who is available on week days with flexiblity depending on each individuals situation.
This service involves receiving one to one or group smoking cessation sessions where you will set goals, find strategies and achieve mile stones. Time frames are established between the individual and the coach. Free nicotine replacement therapy will be provided to those who are interested in using these products. This is a great effective way to receive support along your journey in becoming smoke free.
Our Stop Smoking Practitioners are part of Te Ha – Waitaha network of practitioners.
The Needle Exchange Programme (NEP) is a nationally funded health initiative established in the late 1980s to reduce the spread of blood-borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C. It remains one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most effective public health programmes. The service provides people who inject drugs with easy, confidential access to sterile injecting equipment and safe-disposal options, supporting safer practices and reducing harm within communities. Within Te Waipounamu, the programme is supported by the Te Waipounamu Collective, made up of four kaupapa Māori health providers: Te Piki Oranga – Upper South Island Poutini Waiora – West Coast Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu – Southland Ngā Kete / partner services – Otago Together, the Collective provides coverage across the whole South Island, including Rakiura Stewart Island and Rēkohu / Wharekauri Chatham Islands. We take pride in upholding privacy, dignity, and a strong harm-reduction philosophy. All sites and open/close hours can be found on He Waka Tapu website.
The Needle Exchange Programme (NEP) is a nationally funded health initiative established in the late 1980s to reduce the spread of blood-borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C. It remains one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most effective public health programmes. The service provides people who inject drugs with easy, confidential access to sterile injecting equipment and safe-disposal options, supporting safer practices and reducing harm within communities. Within Te Waipounamu, the programme is supported by the Te Waipounamu Collective, made up of four kaupapa Māori health providers: Te Piki Oranga – Upper South Island Poutini Waiora – West Coast Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu – Southland Ngā Kete / partner services – Otago Together, the Collective provides coverage across the whole South Island, including Rakiura Stewart Island and Rēkohu / Wharekauri Chatham Islands. We take pride in upholding privacy, dignity, and a strong harm-reduction philosophy. All sites and open/close hours can be found on He Waka Tapu website.
- Programme Areas
Alcohol or drug addiction, Kaupapa Māori
- Programme Type
Kaupapa Māori alcohol or drug addiction
- Regions
Southland, West Coast, Dunedin - South Otago, Canterbury
- Age Groups
Adult / Pakeke
- Referral Types
Self referral
Referral Process
No referral is required.
Description
The Needle Exchange Programme (NEP) is a nationally funded health initiative established in the late 1980s to reduce the spread of blood-borne viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis C. It remains one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most effective public health programmes. The service provides people who inject drugs with easy, confidential access to sterile injecting equipment and safe-disposal options, supporting safer practices and reducing harm within communities.
Within Te Waipounamu, the programme is supported by the Te Waipounamu Collective, made up of four kaupapa Māori health providers:
- Te Piki Oranga – Upper South Island
- Poutini Waiora – West Coast
- Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu – Southland
- Ngā Kete / partner services – Otago
Together, the Collective provides coverage across the whole South Island, including Rakiura Stewart Island and Rēkohu / Wharekauri Chatham Islands. We take pride in upholding privacy, dignity, and a strong harm-reduction philosophy.
All sites and open/close hours can be found on He Waka Tapu website.
Services Provided
Integrated whānau services: Individual and group programmes are available to learn about your behaviours and ways to keep your whānau safe. Groups consist of kōrero and action-based activities like mau rākau, waka ama, MMA & bread making!
Integrated whānau services: Individual and group programmes are available to learn about your behaviours and ways to keep your whānau safe. Groups consist of kōrero and action-based activities like mau rākau, waka ama, MMA & bread making!
- Education programmes
- Information and support
- Referral to specialist services
- Support groups
Integrated whānau services: Individual and group programmes are available to learn about your behaviours and ways to keep your whānau safe. Groups consist of kōrero and action-based activities like mau rākau, waka ama, MMA & bread making!
We are a family court accredited stopping violence provider here in Christchurch and Ashburton. Our court-directed programmes focus on stopping violence and abuse against others.
We are a family court accredited stopping violence provider here in Christchurch and Ashburton. Our court-directed programmes focus on stopping violence and abuse against others.
We are a family court accredited stopping violence provider here in Christchurch and Ashburton. Our court-directed programmes focus on stopping violence and abuse against others.
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.
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
- Cervical screening
Health screening tests check for health conditions or early warning signs of disease.
Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.
Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.
Whānau Ora services focus on the whānau as a whole, addressing individual needs within the context of the whānau. Whānau are supported to identify their own goals and supported to build their capacity to achieve them.
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
Additional Details
Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone, Speak with women / wahine, Speak with men / tane, LGBTQIA+ friendly
Online Booking URL
Parking
Onsite parking available
Region
Canterbury
Website
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This page was last updated at 4:12PM on December 15, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by He Waka Tapu.