Te Whai Community Trust is CLOSED for our summer break.
We reopen on January 20th, 2025. Meri Kirihimete.  

Our Latest News & Events

Annual Report 2024/25

Interested in learning more about our services? What our small but mighty team has achieved in the past year? How many referrals our team receives and the impact we're having in the MangawhaiRead more

Te Whai Newsletter - August 2025

Check out our latest newsletter for updates, goings on, and services available at Te Whai Community House. To receive future newsletters directly to your inbox please register here.  Click here tRead more

Matariki ki Mangawhai

A Celebration of Culture, Connection and Community  Matariki ki Mangawhai, held at Te Whai Community House on Friday 20 June, was a vibrant celebration of the Māori New Year — bringing togetherRead more

Te Whai Newsletter - Issue 1, 2025

Check out our latest newsletter for updates, goings on, and services available at Te Whai Community House. To receive future newsletters directly to your inbox please register here.  Click here tRead more

Te Awatea - Wellbeing and Resilience Course

"This course has changed my life, it has brought my wife and I closer together, it has changed our family dynamic at home for the better. I feel every Kiwi should have access to support like this.”Read more

Manaaki Transport, Launched May 2025

Free, safe and reliable transportation for older people in the Mangawhai rural area. Providing independence, connection and access to your community. Manaaki Transport is a community-led initiativeRead more

Big Changes for 2025

With our heartfelt appreciation, Te Whai say goodbye to three incredible team members, Social Worker Anne Casey, Paediatric Occupational Therapist Susi King, and Youth Worker Siobhan Henderson. TheirRead more

Manaaki Transport Press Release

Connecting older people in rural Mangawhai  Public transport options in rural Mangawhai have received a boost thanks tofunding from the 2024 Age friendly Fund.   Te Whai Community Trust was oneRead more

Te Whai Annual Report 2023/24

Interested in learning more about our services? What our small but mighty team has achieved in the past year? How many referrals our team receives and how many people our team is able to support withRead more

Youth Vibes Festival

We are thrilled to share the success of the Youth Vibes Festival held at Te Whai on Sunday, 26th May. This vibrant event was a celebration of our local youth and their incredible musical talents,Read more

Kiri's Quarterly Update - April 2024

After the January break, we welcomed Siobhan Henderson as our new Kaimahi Rangatahi to the team. Last year, significant effort went into fundraising for Te Whai to hire a youth worker. Thanks to theRead more

Te Whai Community Trust Collaborates with Hay Hay Design for Youth Art Project

Te Whai Community Trust is excited to announce its partnership with Hay Hay Design for a youth-led art project aimed at beautifying the Te Whai Community buildings while empowering local youngRead more

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