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

Toni and Karl have been working on their māra kai with the support of one of our kaitūwhana (Whānau Ora Navigator). It’s...
23/06/2026

Toni and Karl have been working on their māra kai with the support of one of our kaitūwhana (Whānau Ora Navigator). It’s looking amazing kōrua, ka pai tō mahi 🪴🪏

Nate and Anthea from our Elder Abuse Team, as well some supporting kaimahi, headed to the Forum for Elder Abuse Day last...
22/06/2026

Nate and Anthea from our Elder Abuse Team, as well some supporting kaimahi, headed to the Forum for Elder Abuse Day last Monday, to spread awareness and share the mahi we do in this space.
It was a great day with the community dropping in for a chat and a sausage sizzle.

If you, a whānau member, or friend has been impacted by elder abuse, please get in touch, we can help
Maataawaka.co.nz

Our Youth Housing Education Programme is coming up this week and we have spots available✨🗓️Wednesday 24 June and 01, 08,...
22/06/2026

Our Youth Housing Education Programme is coming up this week and we have spots available✨

🗓️Wednesday 24 June and 01, 08, 15 July 2026

⏰ 4pm - 6pm

📍56 Main Street, Blenheim

Criteria: this programme is for youth aged 16-21yrs who have had involvement with Oranga Tamariki and/or Youth Justice

What you’ll learn

✔️How to find, apply, secure, and maintain a property

✔️How to create a budget and manage your money effectively

✔️Basic cooking techniques, food preparation, cooking healthy kai

✔️ Skills to support shared living & maintaining a positive living environment

✔️Healthy Relationships / Mental & Physical Health

Kai will be provided & transport is available.

Option of further support provided through the range of services we offer.

To register asap please visit our website here 👇
www.maataawaka.co.nz/events/youth-housing-education-programme

Last Thursday & Friday week Liz and Corinne headed up to Tāmaki Makaurau for an Exess Conference around our client recor...
22/06/2026

Last Thursday & Friday week Liz and Corinne headed up to Tāmaki Makaurau for an Exess Conference around our client record management system.
Pictured is Liz and Corinne with Liv and Angela from RISE Whakatū, and Brett Ashley, who delivered a presentation on ‘Unlocking your Potential’ and handed out his book ‘The Key to Unlocking your Potential - Life is not a Prison’.
2nd photo pictured is Liz and Corinne with the CEO of Exess ✨

We had an ātaahua check in this morning acknowledging Matariki, Te Taiao, and Men’s Health Week.Ngā mihi Anthea for lead...
17/06/2026

We had an ātaahua check in this morning acknowledging Matariki, Te Taiao, and Men’s Health Week.
Ngā mihi Anthea for leading with our karakia this morning ✨

Earlier in the month Louise did an early morning run and picked up unsold bread from Woolworths to drop off to various c...
16/06/2026

Earlier in the month Louise did an early morning run and picked up unsold bread from Woolworths to drop off to various community services to distribute. This is such a fantastic initiative to see less food wastage and kai going to those who need it ✨

Kia ora e te iwi,This week is Men’s Health Week - Te Wiki Hauora Tāne, June 15 - 21.Let’s start the conversation and tak...
15/06/2026

Kia ora e te iwi,
This week is Men’s Health Week - Te Wiki Hauora Tāne, June 15 - 21.
Let’s start the conversation and take positive steps toward better health and wellbeing.

Whether it’s getting active, booking a check-up, connecting with mates, or taking time to recharge, every small step matters.

When you look out for yourself, you are looking out for your whānau.
You’re worth the investment.

Throughout the week we’ll be sharing some tips and resources to support Men’s health Te Huringa ō Te Ao - Supporting men’s behaviour change.

Below are some links Tāne can click on - available on the Men’s Health Week website.
menshealthweek.co.nz/

quiz.menshealthweek.co.nz/true-or-myth/

quiz.menshealthweek.co.nz/mental-health-quiz/

It’s World Elder Abuse day - to spread awareness we are down at the forum today, come down for lunch and have a chat & a...
15/06/2026

It’s World Elder Abuse day - to spread awareness we are down at the forum today, come down for lunch and have a chat & a sausage sizzle on us!

If you, a whānau member, or friend has been impacted by elder abuse, please get in touch - we can help.

Maataawaka.co.nz

The Future of Work Expo was a great success yesterday, with many rangatahi stopping in to chat with our team, share thei...
11/06/2026

The Future of Work Expo was a great success yesterday, with many rangatahi stopping in to chat with our team, share their dream jobs and write notes to their future or past selves ✨💫
Ka pai tō mahi team 👏

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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