Heretohelpunz

17/08/2026

Come and see us today at the Disability Inclusive Hui in Taupō! We'll be there from 1-6pm. There will be a bunch of other community groups, lots of information for those living with disability - and plenty of fun and inclusive activities. Waipahihi Hall - details attached 💛

17/08/2026

This week we are celebrating Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week, 16 -22 August 🩵

The 2026 theme for Tonga Language Week is "Ko 'etau hiva, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our music is a vital strand of our Tongan culture."

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04/08/2026

Yesterday Pene hung out at the The University of Waikato's Support Expo in Hamilton. Today Pene gets to visit the Tauranga campus!! Come and see us and our friends at Just a Thought at the Tauranga Campus from 12-2pm today. 💛

04/08/2026

Finding things tough? We’ll help you get access to free supports in your community. Whether you need support with budgeting, mental health, addiction, infant and child support, food supports – and lots more, we can help – www.heretohelpu.nz

12/06/2026

We recently attended the Tauranga Youth Fest 💛

We loved connecting with our rangatahi and sharing the Youth Portal we’ve been developing alongside Youth Voices Action - YVA — a simple place for young people across Tauranga & the Western Bay to find support, opportunities, and info, fast.

Check out the youth portal now to find the right supports fast 🙌🏽

03/06/2026

If you or someone you know is in Tauranga, older than 65 years and is struggling, Super Support can help 💛 Call 0800 568 273 or visit https://www.heretohelpu.nz/

16/04/2026

As a organisation that uses smart tech we know the difference it makes. If you need to level up your everyday tech skills this course could be for you.

We're very excited to have Ganga from RTE back to run this popular digital literacy course. Registrations are open now, so put your name down to secure your space: www.tinyurl.com/rte202601

11/04/2026

⚠️ CIVIL DEFENCE SEVERE WEATHER ALERT ⚠️
A State of Emergency has been declared for the Waikato and areas of the BOP region as a proactive step ahead of Cyclone Vaianu, expected this evening. A big thank you to the different organisations and agencies, volunteers and community groups working hard to ensure that we stay safe.

This decision has been made due to the likelihood of significant impacts across the area, including damaging winds, flooding and disruption to power and transport networks.
What you can do now:
• Stay at home if it is safe to do so
• Get a grab bag ready
• Plan for possible power outages
• Stay updated with the latest weather forecasts
• Be ready to evacuate if required

What to include in your grab bag:
• Medication
• Warm clothing
• Important documents
• Supplies for babies and pets

Important safety advice:
• If your life, house or someone is in danger, call 111
• Do not wait for official warnings, conditions can change quickly
• Avoid beaches and coastal areas
• Stay away from floodwaters and unstable land

For more information, visit:
http://www.metservice.com/warnings/home
http://www.getready.govt.nz
http://www.waikatocivildefence.govt.nz
https://www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/

Stay safe whānau.