
Space to Breathe; Space to Gather
Nau mai; haere mai; welcome.
Thank you for your visit – it is so good to see you. We are here to support people when times are tough; rebuilding the village.
Our approach is peer-based – in other words:
Humans helping Humans: Mā tōu rou, mā taku rourou ka ora te iwi
Our Support is all about your well-being. We consider well-being holistically – the whole person, and their whole situation. Sometimes our needs about our all-round health; or what has happened to us in the past / what we’re living through now; or our life circumstances. Often is a combination of all the above!
We are here to support you with all the above; including building and enabling connections with a network of other helping services.
Are you concerned for someone? Or are you that someone?
Would some support with your well-being be helpful? Ka pai – you’ve come to the right place.
Interested in support through Buddied Journaling?
With one of our Journal Buddies alongside you, this is a safe space to share what’s on your mind.
Our current journal-ers – aroha to you – we have moved our Journaling to a new and improved platform,
and your journal has been migrated there.
We really hope you enjoy the new set-up!
Head here to get started!
Find out what’s coming up next at our Support Hub: Waimanako – browse our Workshops over the next couple of weeks.
If you see something of interest, click to register, so we can confirm your space, and keep you updated or answer any questions:) Click the + to view.
Upcoming Workshops and Groups - there's something here for you:)
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Waimanako; Our Support Hub
The smiles, the caring people – Waimanako is
AWESOME. Thank you for being there!

Space to Breathe: Our Retreat Centre
Our time staying at the Retreat has made us
so much stronger and brought back hope

Wrap-Around Care
My Support Worker and coming to the Group
every fortnight are a lifeline for me

Our Values
- Āwhina: Collaboration, Adaptability, Advocacy, Awhi and Navigation
- Manaakitanga: Open-Ended Mana-Enhancing Trauma-Informed Care, Freely/Abundantly Provided without Barriers
- Tikanga: Tino Rangatiratanga, Equity, Options, Holistic (Whare Tapa Whā), Evidence-Based
- Whakawhanaungatanga: Long-Term, Trusting, Authentic Partnerships with People / Services
Our Goals
- Being There At The Grassroots: Responding to Need with Early Intervention; Listening, Learning and Reaching Out
- Improving The Wellbeing Of Whānau Going Through Tough Times: Suicide Prevention
- Addressing Root Causes: Improving the Landscape with Accountability to Whānau Stories; Pae Ora/Healthy futures for all New Zealanders.
Our Kaupapa
People Supported
Our Team
Support Pathways
Get in Touch. Get Involved.
We’re looking forward to hearing from you – no matter what brings you here.
E kore koe e noho mokemoke ana. You are not alone.