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Te Whai Community Trust is CLOSED for our summer break.
We reopen on January 12th, 2026. Meri Kirihimete.  

Whānau Support

Free Counselling Mangawhai
Counselling

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 provider 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.

Children's Occupational Therapy Mangawhai
Fair Way Resolutions

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.

Grandparents parenting support Mangawhai
Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren

We organise a monthly support group that provides a safe space for grandparents to meet and share their experiences and advice.

A link for wraparound support when needed, it’s also an opportunity for discussion and education on important subjects that include cyber safety, building resilience, sleep hygiene, dealing with trauma and more.

For more information, please contact us on 09 431 3459 or complete our referral form.

Mangawhai Playgroups
Mangawhai Playgroups

Free parent-led playgroup sessions for children 5 years and under held on Tuesdays from 9.00 - 12pm during term time. 
Providing a fun, safe, inviting and connected environment for learning and play for all.

Please pop down on the day and chat with Ester or contact mangawhaiplaygroups@gmail.com 

Mangawhai Toy Library
Mangawhai Toy Library

Just like a book library, but for toys. Reduce the clutter, reuse the joy, and replay the fun! Join us in making sustainability a part of every playtime adventure.
Held twice a week, Wednesday and Saturday 9.30 - 11.30am during term time. 
Pop in for a chat on the day or get in touch, mangatoylibrary@gmail.com, mangawhaitoylibrary.co.nz

Parent to Parent Support Group
Parent to Parent Support Group

In collaboration with Parent to Parent Northland and IHC, we host a Parent 2 Parent support group for parents and whānau of disabled, neurodivergent and health-impaired children.

This group meets at Te Whai Community House from 9.30 - 11.30am on the fourth Friday of the month.

For more information, please contact Jim on 022 017 3285 or jim.callaghan@ihc.org.nz

Plunket Whānau Āwhina
Plunket Whānau Āwhina

Whānau Āwhina Plunket is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest support service for the health and wellbeing of tamariki under-five and their whānau.

Plunket clinics are held weekly on Wednesdays at Te Whai Community House. 

To make an appointment please email NorthernRegionAdmin@plunket.org.nz or phone 0800 184 803

Te Whai Sages Whānau Support
Te Whai Sages Whānau Support

Te Whai Sages Whānau Support is a free in-home volunteer-based service that can provide care, companionship, advocacy and support for whānau in the Mangawhai area. This is especially helpful for those who aren't independently mobile or experiencing social isolation and loneliness. Enjoy companionship and conversation, outings, games, a break to catch up on sleep, shopping and meal prep.

For more information, please contact us on 09 431 3459 or complete our referral form.