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

Our Mission

Te Whai Community Trust Mangawhai will provide or facilitate a range of services responding to the needs of the community.

Our Impact

2170+

Food baskets and gifted items to Mangawhai locals

3200+

Social Services provided

1200+ 

Wellbeing Programme Sessions

6000+ 

Companionship sessions for families & older people

Statistics from April 1st 2020 - March 31st 2025.

What our community has to say...

“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.”

Te Awatea Wellbeing Programme Participant

“Aroha Baskets are a lifesaver, knowing there are meals for the kids takes the edge off while I get on top of bills”

Mangawhai Mother

“Everything I have learnt is only improving my life and helping me to be a better person in my community. 10/10 would recommend it to anyone.”

Te Awatea Wellbeing Programme Participant

“Thank you to Te Whai for all the support over the last year... It has meant the world to us. Caring, counselling, coordination, linking with maternal mental health, meals, volunteer sage, home visits, coaching. We are very grateful.”

Mangawhai Family

“I have spent two years going to counselling every week at $200 a time, and I’ve learnt more in 10 weeks in Te Awatea than I ever learnt in counselling. This course has been amazing."

Te Awatea Wellbeing Programme Participant

“It is really good having Work and Income at Te Whai and having you advocate for me with my change of circumstances. Not having to go all the way to Warkworth/ Whangarei is a real blessing on my limited budget, and the ladies are so lovely – they go out of their way to help."

Mangawhai Retiree

"Thank you for your comprehensive report for our recent paediatrician appointment. Your professionalism and attention to detail were evident, and your report proved to be an invaluable resource during the appointment. Thank you for your expertise and support."

Mangawhai Parent

“I’ve shifted from high levels of anxiety in response to family stresses, out of my control (and) what life has brought… to a calmer response, a more available way of being with my family. A more helpful state. A place of comfort and listening to help my family.”

Te Awatea Wellbeing Programme Participant

“Thank you for supporting me in my dealings with Oranga Tamariki and the Police. Your clear explanations of the processes involved helped me and my rangatahi to navigate our way forward and gave us confidence to question the professionals when required. I now feel much stronger in myself”. 

Mangawhai Grandparent Parenting their Grandchild

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