He Waka Tapu

 He Waka Tapu has over 100 kaimahi (staff) dedicated towards providing supports and programmes to enrich and develop our people’s lives.

 He Waka Tapu is a Kaupapa Māori organisation based in Ōtautahi (Christchurch) delivering Services to Hakatere (Ashburton) and now Rēkohu/Wharekauri (Chatham Island). Our framework encompasses Tinana (physical well-being), Wairua (spiritual well-being), Hinengaro (mental well-being) and Whānau (family well-being) – Te Whare Tapa Whā module. Our services are a range from Alcohol and other drugs, Family Harm, Whānau Ora and Health services.

 He Waka Tapu offers supports that include;

 Community Services:

• Alcohol And Drug Individual and/or Group sessions
• Mauri Ora Experience (Residential treatment programme)
• Whānau Intensive mahi
• Navigators
• Quit smoking
• Health support
• Partnership Community Worker
• Parenting programme
• Mana Ake
• Kia Piki Te Ora (Suicide Prevention)

 Integrated Whānau Service:

• Mandated programme (Tāne and wāhine group sessions)
• Non-mandated programmes