Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu

Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu Maataa Waka is a hauora provider that supports whānau in Te Tau Ihu

0800 Mātā Waka | 0800 628 292

VISION | Tirohanga whakamua
“Kia manaaki ai te iwi” Let the people be cared for

MISSION | Uaratanga
“Ki te whakarato i nga taputapu e hangai ana ki te kaupapa Māori kia whakapakari ake i te whānau” To provide tools within a Kaupapa Māori framework which make a positive difference for whanau

Nau mai haere mai ki ngā tāngata ō Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka-a-Māui ki Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.We’ve come together ...
08/10/2026

Nau mai haere mai ki ngā tāngata ō Te Tau Ihu o Te Waka-a-Māui ki Mental Health Awareness Week 2026.

We’ve come together with a number of community organisations to present a range of activities next week - take a look at the lineup. Come along with your friends and whānau, all welcome!



There’ll be a bit of community competition at the Mauri Ora Hīkoi Hope Walk 2026!Get your whānau, friends, workmates or ...
08/10/2026

There’ll be a bit of community competition at the Mauri Ora Hīkoi Hope Walk 2026!
Get your whānau, friends, workmates or mates together and have a go at our Community Tug-O-War.
Come along, get involved and be part of the community.

Seymour Square
Saturday 17 October
1–4pm
Hikoi along Taylor River

Every Life Matters | Mauri Ora 🖤💛

Come for the hīkoi. Stay for the connection”.

Register today 👇
www.maataawaka.co.nz/events/mauri-ora-hikoi

25 strawberry plants. 🍓 Made possible through the generosity of Mitre 10 and their wonderful gift cards for Mental Healt...
07/10/2026

25 strawberry plants. 🍓
Made possible through the generosity of Mitre 10 and their wonderful gift cards for Mental Health Awareness Week next week.

These little plants will create opportunities for people to come together, connect, have a kōrero and enjoy watching something grow.

Sometimes community starts with something as simple as putting a plant in the ground. 🌱

Thank you Marlborough Mitre 10 Mega for helping us grow more than strawberries, and thank you to Reuben from Health Promotions - Te Whatu Ora, who went along with Louise and helped pick which seedlings to choose ❤️

Keep your eyes peeled for activities taking place next week ✨

For those who would like to, we invite you to bring a small taonga, photograph or special item that represents someone y...
06/10/2026

For those who would like to, we invite you to bring a small taonga, photograph or special item that represents someone you are remembering.

A small remembrance display will be set up at the front of the stage truck at Seymour Square.
You are welcome to place your item there during the stage event and collect it afterwards.
Please bring only an item you are comfortable displaying and do not bring anything irreplaceable or of significant monetary value.

Bringing a taonga is completely optional. You are welcome to simply come, walk and remember in your own way.

Every Life Matters | Mauri Ora

If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time!
Go to our website below to register for catering purposes 👇
www.maataawaka.co.nz/events/mauri-ora-hikoi

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We’ve been practicing for Taiopenga! Taiopenga is a wonderful celebration spanning 2 days and one evening, showcasing ou...
05/10/2026

We’ve been practicing for Taiopenga!
Taiopenga is a wonderful celebration spanning 2 days and one evening, showcasing our culture, language, and talent.
There’s a great line up of performances this year, we’d love to see you there! 🎶

Click the link to see the Taiopenga lineup 👇
www.maataawaka.co.nz/taiopenga

🎵Wednesday 21st - Thursday 22nd October
🎵 Marlborough Girls College

We’d like to give a huge shoutout to Marlborough Youth Trust who will be supporting the Hope Walk Mauri Ora Hīkoi with v...
01/10/2026

We’d like to give a huge shoutout to Marlborough Youth Trust who will be supporting the Hope Walk Mauri Ora Hīkoi with various pieces of equipment and staging 🙏🏽

The team will also be running a boxing challenge for those who’d like to give it a go! 🥊

Join us, We’d love to see you there.
Register here for catering purposes 🍔👇www.maataawaka.co.nz/events/mauri-ora-hikoi

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Thought we’d jump on the trend 😂 Looks like we have some new faces 👀
30/09/2026

Thought we’d jump on the trend 😂
Looks like we have some new faces 👀

29/09/2026

Join us for the Hope Walk Mauri Ora Hīkoi on Saturday 17 October 1pm, at Seymour Square, for su***de awareness and prevention.
We will hīkoi along the Taylor River, finishing back at Seymour Square for kai, guest speakers and activities. Everyone is welcome.

Wear your yellow or black shirt and join us for this important kaupapa.

Please register below for catering purposes, or grab more info below
www.maataawaka.co.nz/events/mauri-ora-hikoi

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Last week our Pēpi Ora māmā finished off their rongoā activity by making kawakawa balm ✨ First they set out to harvest t...
27/09/2026

Last week our Pēpi Ora māmā finished off their rongoā activity by making kawakawa balm ✨

First they set out to harvest the kawakawa leaves, starting with a karakia and learning about tikanga, and the medicinal purposes of the leaf. Overtime they made the oil, then finished the process with making the balm.
Ka pai tō mahi wāhine mā 🌱🍃

Our next Pēpi Ora group starts October 13th, if you’re interested in joining us, fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch ✨
www.maataawaka.co.nz/referral-form

Address

56-58 Main Street
Blenheim
7201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6435779256

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