Awhina Whanau Services

Awhina Whanau Services OUR VISION
To reduce violence within the community and improve outcomes for vulnerable children and their Whanau.

WE OFFER:

COUNSELLING
Child counselling, family sessions, individual counselling and relationship counselling. TRAUMA & ABUSE SUPPORT/COUNSELLING
Physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse counselling. Trauma due to life-threatening events such as illness, accidents and/or abuse. Coping with painful, intense feelings, and intrusive thoughts. TE RITO O TE WHĀNAU INSPIRING WHĀNAU, INSPIRING CHANGE
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6 week family-friendly program focusing on building healthy relationships, communication and general life skills. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Working with at risk youth and their whānau this program covers advocacy, court support, healthy relationships, learning problem solving and life skills, and building your self-esteem and self-image. More…

TAMARIKI KAHA & RANGATAHI KAHA
These programs assist children and youth to recognise and safely express feelings, identify support people in their lives, manage their anger, build self-esteem and confidence and develop coping strategies to address bullying, grief and loss while expressing respect and honesty.

30/03/2026
Our Hastings and Napier offices will be closed from Wednesday 24th December, 2025. We will reopen on Monday 5th January,...
22/12/2025

Our Hastings and Napier offices will be closed from Wednesday 24th December, 2025.

We will reopen on Monday 5th January, 2026.

In times of crisis, immediate support is essential. If you or someone you know is feeling overwhelmed, unsafe or unable to cope, please reach out for help straight away. The resources below are available 24/7 and are designed to provide urgent mental health and wellbeing support. Your safety matters — don’t wait to seek help.

1737, Need to Talk? – call or text 17371737
Youthline – call 0800 376 633 or text 234
Emergency Mental Health Services – call 0800 112 3340800 112 334
TAUTOKO Su***de Crisis Helpline – call 0508 TAUTOKO 0508 AUTOKO
Samaritans – call 0800 72 66 66 and for further information www.samaritans.org.nz
Depression and Anxiety – call: 0800 111 757 or text: 4202 4202
If anyone is seriously hurt or in danger call 111 for
immediate help.
www.awhinawhanauservices.org.nz

He ahua haurokuroku te wā o Kirihimete / Christmas time can at times be hecticHā ki rotoBreathe in, Hā ki waho Breath...
22/12/2025

He ahua haurokuroku te wā o Kirihimete / Christmas time can at times be hectic

Hā ki roto
Breathe in,

Hā ki waho
Breathe out

Kia tau te mauri e kokiri nei
Settle the life force that stirs inside you

i ngā piki me ngā heke
through the ups and the downs

Ko te rangimārie tāku e rapu nei
It is peace that we seek

Tihei Mauri Ora!

28/10/2025
28/10/2025

💭 When a child “acts out,” it’s easy to assume they’re doing it on purpose
But all behavior is communication — it tells us what’s happening beneath the surface. This doesn't mean we don't set limits on the behavior but it does mean we set those limits with compassion and understanding.

Instead of asking “What’s wrong with this child?” try asking,
👉 “What is this behavior trying to tell me?”

Every behavior is a message — we just have to learn how to listen. 💫

CREDIT: Adapted from the original infographic created by

Some game ideas for whānau
28/10/2025

Some game ideas for whānau

28/10/2025

A surprising hack for mealtimes

08/09/2025

https://get.sharnyandjulius.fit/wtns

WARNING: If you're looking for another "gentle parenting" course that tiptoes around hard truths, this isn't it. This is for parents ready to lead with strength, clarity, and zero bu****it.

An interesting perspective about childhood pain and the impact unresolved trauma may have on relationships
23/07/2025

An interesting perspective about childhood pain and the impact unresolved trauma may have on relationships

Address

116 Queen Street East
Hastings
4122

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6468784827

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