We know it can be difficult for families/whānau to make ends meet sometimes. To help, we can provide food parcels (we call them aroha baskets) to anyone in the Mangawhai community - without judgement and with no questions asked. If you’re in need, you can refer yourself or others. We also receive referrals from local service providers.
Food parcels must be requested before Wednesday midday for collection between 10-12pm on Fridays. Please call or text us on 09 431 3459 or 027 220 0889.
Citizens Advice Bureau's Wellsford volunteers are at Te Whai Community House every first and third Tuesday of the month from 10am – 12pm.
CAB's trained volunteers can provide free, confidential, independent information and advice. Be sure to call in during the clinic hours to receive free advice and support on any issues that may be puzzling you.
Confidential, non-judgemental counselling is offered in a safe environment with a trained professional. Face-to-face sessions are provided in our private clinic setting by external providers including SOS Kaipara and Otamatea Community Services, and private counsellors from the Mangawhai area.
Referrals can be made through our Te Whai team. For more information, please contact us on 09 431 3459 or complete our referral form.
Ember Employment is a leading Employment Service that supports those with mental health or addiction concerns to find and retain work. Ember Employment can help you with employment planning, resume writing, interview skills and much more. Their dedicated teams of mobile Employment Consultants cover from Orewa to Kaitaia.
For more information please contact Robyn 0212164310,
Robyn.Maxwell@ember.org.nz
Fairway Resolutions provide support to resolve disputes about your personal or business life, including family, ACC or building disputes.
Referrals can be made through our Te Whai team. For more information, please contact us on 09 431 3459 or complete our referral form.
Te Whai Commuity Trust is a Heartlands Services Centre. Our Heartlands Administrator can assist you with:
Providing access to government and community services
Support with accessing and completing forms and applications for services
Access and assistance with email, printer, phone and internet
Please visit Te Whai Community House or contact us on 09 431 3459 for assistance.
Inland Revenue Clinics are held on the first Thursday of the month and can provide help with child support, Working for Families Tax Credit, support for people who are new to business or being self employed, debt, filing returns and assistance navigating myIR.
To book an appointment please contact us on 09 431 3459 or info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
Our Mentor Driving programme offers free practical lessons with community volunteers to build learner driver's confidence and abilities on the road.
Please contact 09 431 3459 or
drive@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
for more information.
MoneySmart offer FREE budget advice and mentoring to help you manage your money. Your trained adviser will help you create a plan to get out of debt, save money and start building a future for you and your family.
Referrals can be made through our Te Whai team. For more information, please contact us on 09 431 3459 or complete our referral form.
Te Puna Hauora Te Aka Matua is a Kaupapa Maori service based on traditional Māori systems of psychotherapy and wellness mythology.
Te Aka Matua promotes wellness to tangata suffering from low to moderate distress and anxiety, depression and trauma. The service provides support to the most vulnerable in our community.
Referrals can be made through our Te Whai team. For more information, please contact us on 09 431 3459 or complete our referral form.
You and your whānau can learn Te Reo Māori with Te Whai Community Trust. We offer Te Reo Māori classes at a variety of levels every week and everyone is welcome. There is a small charge for these classes to cover the cost of our tutors.
Please contact tereo@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz for more information.
Work and Income are available at Te Whai Community House on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. This is not a drop-in service; you need to book an appointment ahead of time. At your appointment you can receive advice and support about any Work & Income products or service.
Please book your appointment at least a week in advance by contacting us on 09 431 3459 or info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
Contact us
Te Whai Community House
73 Moir Street
Mangawhai, New Zealand
(inside Mangawhai Domain)
09 431 3459
027 220 0889 (text/phone)
info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
Opening Hours
9 - 3pm Monday to Friday
