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Kā Pou Whenua Report - feedback survey open now

Kā Pou Whenua project - MHA Collaborative Design Report for Waitaha & Te Tai Poutini has been released and we are currently seeking feedback. You can find a copy of the report and survey link on the Kā Pou Whenua website. Feedback closes at 5pm April 10th 2023.

Kaupapa Māori Mental Health & Wellbeing Services

Are you experiencing issues affecting your mental health or wellbeing? Or does someone in your whānau need help? 

We are here to help.

We support whānau to get well, stay well, live well, and reach for the stars and beyond.

Combining clinical, cultural, and community support that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing, our services are provided to all ages at no cost, and continue to grow and expand to meet the needs of whānau.

Referrals to most of our services can be made by anyone (e.g. self referral, referral by whānau/friend, referral by a professional such as GP).

Latest News and Updates

Day Activities Term 4

November 1, 2017

Day Activities have begun for Term 4 and we have an awesome line-up of activities running each day (Mon-Fri) until the 20th December 2017. Challenge yourself to do something new, come along to have fun, meet some awesome people and improve your wellbeing in the process. If you are interested in attending day activities please…

Building Awesome Whanau – Term 4

November 1, 2017

Due to the success of the programme, Purapura Whetu are excited to bring back Awesome Whanau for Term 4! This term we are offering an evening course held over 6 weeks (1 evening per week) and a daytime intensive course. What is Awesome Whanau? Awesome Whanau is a fun, innovative parenting course developed by Toolbox…

From whānau

"Purapura Whetu is a space that has welcoming and caring people, so it's a place I look forward to going to."

"I am making closer connections with the people I see more frequently, giving me a good sense of well being and starting to feel, in myself, a bit more valued."

"My life has been tumultuous this year. These groups have been a safe haven."