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Pongarosa Equestrian Centre - Therapy and Wellbeing
Mental Health Service, Community Health, Sexual Harm
Today
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Description
Staff
Chantelle Hurst MNZAC - Mental Health Counsellor and EAGALA Equine Therapist
Sonja - Director of Pongarosa
Ages
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Contact us
Fees and Charges Categorisation
Fees apply, Partial fees apply, Free
Hours
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
| Mon – Sun | 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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Public Holidays: Open on all public holidays The following public holidays differ to standard opening hours: Waitangi Day (6 Feb, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Good Friday (3 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Sunday (5 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Easter Monday (6 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), King's Birthday (1 Jun, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Matariki (10 Jul, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Labour Day (26 Oct, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), Auckland Anniversary (1 Feb, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM).
Languages Spoken
English, Dutch
Programmes
Animal Assisted Therapy uses the human-animal bond in goal directed therapy interventions as an essential part of the treatment process. AAT can support you with: • Psychophysiological Health • Anxiety and Distress • Pain Management • Dementia • Depression • Emotion Regulation and Emotion Recognition • Motivation • Self-Esteem Enhancement • Children with Developmental Disorders • Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioural Problems • Trauma • Physically Disabled Persons • Substance Abuse Working with horses can help individuals learn how to recognise and manage their emotions, leading to better emotional control and awareness. Equine therapy is a somatic therapy that supports the mind-body connection. Our group work is designed for ACC-sensitive claims and is trauma-informed, working with PTSD and trauma. This is based in Pukekohe Puni. Individual Equine therapy is based in Tuakau, Franklin and designed for both ACC sensitive claims clients and private clients wanting to work on their mental health, including anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Animal Assisted Therapy uses the human-animal bond in goal directed therapy interventions as an essential part of the treatment process. AAT can support you with: • Psychophysiological Health • Anxiety and Distress • Pain Management • Dementia • Depression • Emotion Regulation and Emotion Recognition • Motivation • Self-Esteem Enhancement • Children with Developmental Disorders • Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioural Problems • Trauma • Physically Disabled Persons • Substance Abuse Working with horses can help individuals learn how to recognise and manage their emotions, leading to better emotional control and awareness. Equine therapy is a somatic therapy that supports the mind-body connection. Our group work is designed for ACC-sensitive claims and is trauma-informed, working with PTSD and trauma. This is based in Pukekohe Puni. Individual Equine therapy is based in Tuakau, Franklin and designed for both ACC sensitive claims clients and private clients wanting to work on their mental health, including anxiety and depressive symptoms.
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support
- Regions
South Auckland, East Auckland, North Auckland, West Auckland, Waikato, Central Auckland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Contact us: 021 726 731 or
Description
Animal Assisted Therapy uses the human-animal bond in goal directed therapy interventions as an essential part of the treatment process.
AAT can support you with:
• Psychophysiological Health • Anxiety and Distress • Pain Management • Dementia • Depression • Emotion Regulation and Emotion Recognition • Motivation • Self-Esteem Enhancement • Children with Developmental Disorders • Children and Adolescents with Emotional and Behavioural Problems • Trauma • Physically Disabled Persons • Substance Abuse
Working with horses can help individuals learn how to recognise and manage their emotions, leading to better emotional control and awareness. Equine therapy is a somatic therapy that supports the mind-body connection.
Our group work is designed for ACC-sensitive claims and is trauma-informed, working with PTSD and trauma. This is based in Pukekohe Puni.
Individual Equine therapy is based in Tuakau, Franklin and designed for both ACC sensitive claims clients and private clients wanting to work on their mental health, including anxiety and depressive symptoms.
Counselling Sessions are designed for the individual, whether you just want to talk or try creative therapy, animal therapy, mindfulness and many more techniques. Plans are created using the methods, tools, and techniques that research has shown to produce positive and successful results. Be your best self, alone and with others, and create a life that you want to live in with confidence and support from a fully qualified professional. Website: Creative Life Healing
Counselling Sessions are designed for the individual, whether you just want to talk or try creative therapy, animal therapy, mindfulness and many more techniques. Plans are created using the methods, tools, and techniques that research has shown to produce positive and successful results. Be your best self, alone and with others, and create a life that you want to live in with confidence and support from a fully qualified professional. Website: Creative Life Healing
- Programme Areas
Mental health
- Programme Type
Counselling and support
- Regions
South Auckland
- Age Groups
Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
- Referral Types
Self referral, GP
Referral Process
Contact us: Creativelifehealing@outlook.com
Description
Counselling Sessions are designed for the individual, whether you just want to talk or try creative therapy, animal therapy, mindfulness and many more techniques. Plans are created using the methods, tools, and techniques that research has shown to produce positive and successful results. Be your best self, alone and with others, and create a life that you want to live in with confidence and support from a fully qualified professional.
Website: Creative Life Healing
Services Provided
Counselling and support led by Creative Life Healing Counselling Services Website: Creative Life Healing
Counselling and support led by Creative Life Healing Counselling Services Website: Creative Life Healing
Counselling and support led by Creative Life Healing Counselling Services
Website: Creative Life Healing
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
- Mindfulness and mental wellbeing
Supporting wellbeing and living a healthy lifestyle.
ACC Sensitive Claims groupwork for victims and survivors of sexual harm. Creative expressive therapy groupwork Equine assisted creative expressive therapy groupwork Equine therapy groupwork Individual and adjunct therapy options
ACC Sensitive Claims groupwork for victims and survivors of sexual harm. Creative expressive therapy groupwork Equine assisted creative expressive therapy groupwork Equine therapy groupwork Individual and adjunct therapy options
ACC Sensitive Claims groupwork for victims and survivors of sexual harm.
- Creative expressive therapy groupwork
- Equine assisted creative expressive therapy groupwork
- Equine therapy groupwork
- Individual and adjunct therapy options
HALO is a community initiative using equine therapy, that collaborates with schools, occupational therapists, and other community professionals such as social workers and counsellors. Read more here
HALO is a community initiative using equine therapy, that collaborates with schools, occupational therapists, and other community professionals such as social workers and counsellors. Read more here
HALO is a community initiative using equine therapy, that collaborates with schools, occupational therapists, and other community professionals such as social workers and counsellors.
Read more here
For all ages.
For all ages.
Service types: Wellness / healthy lifestyle, Mindfulness and mental wellbeing.
For all ages.
Our programmes are intentionally crafted to strengthen teams, boost wellbeing, foster genuine connections, and inspire lasting leadership growth. Equine-assisted sessions are effective for teams to: Strengthen communication Improve problem-solving skills Build trust and psychological safety Enhance emotional intelligence Learn effective leadership styles Develop mindfulness and regulation skills Increase motivation and resilience Read more here
Our programmes are intentionally crafted to strengthen teams, boost wellbeing, foster genuine connections, and inspire lasting leadership growth. Equine-assisted sessions are effective for teams to: Strengthen communication Improve problem-solving skills Build trust and psychological safety Enhance emotional intelligence Learn effective leadership styles Develop mindfulness and regulation skills Increase motivation and resilience Read more here
Service types: Wellness / healthy lifestyle.
Our programmes are intentionally crafted to strengthen teams, boost wellbeing, foster genuine connections, and inspire lasting leadership growth.
Equine-assisted sessions are effective for teams to:
- Strengthen communication
- Improve problem-solving skills
- Build trust and psychological safety
- Enhance emotional intelligence
- Learn effective leadership styles
- Develop mindfulness and regulation skills
- Increase motivation and resilience
Read more here
Region
South Auckland
Website
Contact Details
465 Aka Aka Road, RD 3 Puni, Pukekohe
South Auckland
9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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Phone
021 726 731
Email
Website
Contact Creative Life Healing here
465 Aka Aka Road
Puni
Pukekohe
Auckland 2678
Street Address
465 Aka Aka Road
Puni
Pukekohe
Auckland 2678
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This page was last updated at 2:38PM on February 10, 2026. This information is reviewed and edited by Pongarosa Equestrian Centre - Therapy and Wellbeing.

