We offer a comprehensive range of services built around the needs of our whānau and work in collaboration with other services to ensure that our service users can access the support to thrive.
These services include:
Te Puna Aroha
Health
Tamariki Ora
Well Child
The developmental assessment of children aged 0-5 years old is the focus of this service. The priority is whānau who are at risk of childhood illnesses and developmental difficulties. Health education for mātua, pēpi, and tamariki is also provided.
Kaimahi:
Ellen Gray - Kaiāwhina
Kelly Stephenson - Registered Nurse
Whānau Ora
Family Support
This service is here to help whānau focus in the areas of health that adversely affects them or their whānau members. We support them through the treatments they need and also an advocate within their appointments. Working with Kaumātua and all ages.
Kaimahi:
Janick Joyce - Registered Nurse
Kathy Mihaere - Kaiāwhina
Riana Hapuku-Smyth - Kaiāwhina
Mana Wahine
Screening Support Services
We are here to educate and support wahine to make an informed decision regarding Breast, Cervical & Colposcopy Screening.
Kaimahi:
Katarina Cooper - Kaiāwhina
Te Rina Marsh - Kaiāwhina
He Mate Huangō
Asthma & COPD Support
Within this service we have a proactive approach to living with and managing Asthma or COPD.
We work in collaboration with Whānau, Tamariki Ora, Whānau Ora, Schools, GP services and local Respiratory Nurses.
We can help you with a better understanding of Asthma and COPD symptoms, triggers, medications and breathing techniques. We can help you find the answers to your questions regarding Asthma or COPD.
Kaimahi:
Josh Eruera - Kaiāwhina
He Mate Pukupuku
Cancer Care Coordination
This service is here to support and advocate for whānau with their cancer journey.
We work collaboratively with the Cancer Society, local & secondary care providers, clinical services, and palliative care.
Kaimahi:
Luey Pahi - Kaiāwhina
Rangatahi Tū Rangatira
Physical Activity & Nutrition
Rangatahi Tū Rangatira (R2R) works with tamariki and rangatahi. We use Ngā Taonga Tākaro as a vehicle to get more active. We also run programmes aimed at promoting regular/everyday activity and healthy eating as a means of maintaining physical health and well-being in your whānau through a Te Ao Māori lense.
Individuals are also able to access support to help normalise regular physical activity.
Kaimahi:
Kaia Walker-Waitoa - Kaiāwhina
Troy Tawhai - Kaiāwhina
Te Pua Mānuka
Social Development
Whakahiato Ora
Social Services
This service provides support for whānau with an emphasis on a strengths-based approach. Kaimahi support whānau using Te Whare Tapa Whā as our assessment framework. This ensures holistic care for whānau. Support and advocacy with government & other community agencies to achieve & sustain positive outcomes.
Kaimahi:
Liz Joyce - Registered Social Worker
Te Awa Tautoko
Whānau Support
The kaupapa of Te Awa Tautoko is to provide a wrap-around support service to whānau, so they are able to retain their tamariki at home, and not come to the continued attention of Oranga Tamariki.
Kaimahi:
Inia Stretch - Registered Social Worker
Karley Te Waaka - Kaiāwhina
Rangatahi kia eke
Youth Transition
This service has been created to support Rangatahi that are transitioning into adulthood and are exiting Oranga Tamariki care.
"Prepare our rangatahi well so that they can realise their potential."
Kaimahi:
Trina Paewai - Kaiāwhina
Te Ara Totika
Indigenous Counselling & Healing
Kaimahi:
Jo Te Paiho - Counsellor
Te Houkura
Family Violence Support
This service works with whānau who have identified family violence as an issue and wish to be supported to address this as a whānau. It involves working with individuals and whānau.
"The spark within that strives to keep whānau intact"
(Nā te Pāpā o Kim Whaanga).
Kaimahi:
Beau Moses - Kaiāwhina
Rawinia George - Kaiāwhina
Te Ohu Whakaaraara
Dreams & Aspirations Navigator
Te Ohu Whakaaraara, under the korowai of Te Tihi o Ruahine Whānau Ora Alliance, is a service we provide for our communities who support whānau to achieve their DREAMS & ASPIRATIONS!
Kaiwhakaaraara (Navigators) work alongside our whānau using the process Te Ara Whānau Ora (Pathway to wellbeing). Kaiwhakaaraara provide advocacy, brokerage and coaching support. We focus on what matters to you, not what’s the matter with you. Believing in you and your whānau potential is what we do best.
Kaimahi:
Ashleigh Fairhurst - Kaiwhakaaraara
Catherine Raroa - Kaiwhakaaraara
Kenton Simpson - Kaiwhakaaraara
Krystle Hetariki - Kaiwhakaaraara
Rangi Ngaruhe - Kaiwhakaaraara
Whānau Manawaroa
Whānau Resilience
Whānau Resilience services support behaviour change for men using violence by respectfully challenging whānau to take responsibility for their behaviour, and provide ongoing strength based, culturally responsive support which helps people heal and choose to not use violence.
Kaimahi:
Ben Ahipene - Kaiāwhina
Tiaki Tamariki
Family Group Conference Coordinator
Working with whānau that are involved with Oranga Tamariki.
Kaimahi:
Vacant
Whakatairanga Hapori
Heartlands
This service is based in Pahiatua and Woodville (10am-2pm) and supports whānau from southern Tararua to link with services that are able to support them. The offices also act as a base for government agencies to work from in a rural setting.
Kaimahi:
Aroha Payne - Kaiāwhina
Hinetewhiurangi Kani - Kaiāwhina
Whānau Manawaroa
Whānau Resilience
Whānau Resilience services support behaviour change for men using violence by respectfully challenging whānau to take responsibility for their behaviour, and provide ongoing strength based, culturally responsive support which helps people heal and choose to not use violence.
Kaimahi:
Ben Ahipene - Kaiāwhina
Tiaki Tamariki
Family Group Conference Coordinator
Working with whānau that are involved with Oranga Tamariki.
Kaimahi:
Vacant
Whakatairanga Hapori
Heartlands
This service is based in Pahiatua and Woodville (10am-2pm) and supports whānau from southern Tararua to link with services that are able to support them. The offices also act as a base for government agencies to work from in a rural setting.
Kaimahi:
Aroha Payne - Kaiāwhina
Hinetewhiurangi Kani - Kaiāwhina
He Oranga Ngākau
Mental Health & Addictions
Mātanga Whai Ora
Health Improvement Practitioner
The Mātanga Whai Ora is a registered Practitioner who works within a General Practice setting and in the community to support individuals and whānau who are experiencing challenges that are impacting on their health and wellbeing.
Mātanga Whai Ora offer FREE 20-30 minute sessions to help you discuss, work through, and develop a Wellness Plan to get your wellbeing back on track.
Kaimahi:
Stephanie Paewai - Registered Nurse
Toitū te Ora
Court Referred Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician
The Toitū te Ora Clinician is a registered Practitioner who supports individuals involved with the Department of Corrections Community Probation Service.
The Clinician provides AOD education and support to access services and activities that enhance holistic wellbeing that are meaningful and important to whānau, and that assist whānau to live productive lives within their community.
Kaimahi:
Vacant
Hei Pou Oranga
Alcohol & Drug Support
Hei Pou Oranga Kaiāwhina works alongside tāngata whaiora (clients) and their whānau affected by addictions harm or challenges, (incl. Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse, Prescription Drugs, Gambling, Eating Disorders etc.), to access services and activities that support and enhance holistic wellbeing, that are meaningful and important to whānau, and that assist whānau to live well within their community.
Kaimahi:
Hayley Graham - Kaiāwhina
Ngā Oranga o te Ngākau
Day Activity Centre
The Day Activity Centre operates 5 days per week and is based in Tamaki nui-ā-Rua, Dannevirke.
A pick-up service in Norsewood, Woodville and Pahiatua is offered 2 days per week.
The Centre provides a structured activity programme with general life skills, as well as a place to develop whanaungatanga – community connection and support for tāngata whaiora (clients) and their whānau living in Tararua.
Kaimahi:
Beatrice Tawhai - Co-ordinator | Kaiāwhina
Vanessa Chase - Co-ordinator | Kaiāwhina
Ngā Oranga o te Rae
Community Mental Health Support
Kaiāwhina work alongside tāngata whaiora (clients) affected by mental health challenges, to access services and activities that support and enhance holistic wellbeing, that are meaningful and important to whānau, and that assist whānau to live active lives within their community.
Kaimahi:
Horowai Puhata-Makarini - Kaiāwhina
Riana Hapuku-Smyth - Kaiāwhina
Kaiwhakapuaki Waiora
Health Coach
Kaiwhakapuaki Waiora (Health Coaches) work within the General Practice and the community to support individuals and whānau who are experiencing any challenges that impact their health and wellbeing.
Kaiwhakapuaki Waiora offer support and expertise to navigate and engage with appropriate services and activities, both within and outside of the community, that are meaningful and important to individuals and whānau, in achieving their own dreams and aspirational wellness goals.
Kaimahi:
Lisa Mosen - Kaiāwhina
Megan Ellmers - Kaiāwhina
Te Ohu Auahi Mutunga
Smoking Cessation
Mātanga Oranga (Smokefree Wellness Coaches) offer FREE one on one advice and provide tools and strategies to anyone interested in quitting Smoking.
Mātanga Oranga coaches can supply Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) patches, gum and lozenges FREE!
The service is flexible and available to visit at any location that suits you best, or you can come into a clinic at Dannevirke, Pahiatua, Woodville or Eketahuna.
Kaimahi:
Anahira Peretini - Mātanga Oranga
Wiremu Martin - Mātanga Oranga
Hāpai Rongoā
Community Medication Support
The Hāpai Rongoā service supports whānau who experience mental health challenges, and have been prescribed medication support as part of their recovery and wellbeing plan.
Kaimahi:
Felicity Clark - Kaiāwhina
Te Oho Mauri
Mentoring for Rangatahi Māori
This service is for ages 10 years to 24 years, including Rangatahi who experience the challenges of mild to moderate mental health and who have been diagnosed as neurodiverse.
Kaimahi:
Arnold Tonihi
All services are free of charge
All services are free of charge and are offered to the whole of the Tamaki nui-ā-Rua rohe. Te Kete Hauora o Rangitāne operates within a Kaupapa Māori framework that encompasses a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. The services are unique, not exclusive. We welcome anyone and everyone who would like to use any of our services.
Te Ara Whanau Ora (TAWO) is the pathway we use to walk alongside whānau to realise their moemoea.
Find Us
10 Gordon Street
Dannevirke 4930
New Zealand | Aotearoa
Mail Us
PO BOX 62
Dannevirke 4942
New Zealand | Aotearoa
