Pou Whakaaro

Pou Whakaaro 'Partnering with people to enhance mana, wellbeing and independence'' - Mental Health, Disability, and addictions services in Whakatane

The organisation was established in 1982 with support from service clubs. Initially it was established as a sheltered workshop for people with a disability or experience of mental illness and was intended to support people to find employment. Activities included making farm gates, growing food and running a lunch bar, but these operations ceased after a financial crisis in 2002/3. The board and a new manager worked hard to save EBAT from closing down and since then Pou Whakaaro has changed it's focus to become one of inclusion and has doubled in size to include a Kawerau based service. We support people who access our services to be valued members of our communities, focusing on their strengths and talents. We connect people to their choice of community activities and support people to plan for a better future.

Kawerau October Calendar out now!😀Call 07 308 8170 for any further information
29/09/2026

Kawerau October Calendar out now!😀
Call 07 308 8170 for any further information

Whakatane October Calendar out now!😀Call 07 308 8170 for any further information
29/09/2026

Whakatane October Calendar out now!😀
Call 07 308 8170 for any further information

18/09/2026

Te Wiki o te reo Māori - Kaupapa today
"Ruātoki"

17/09/2026

Te Wiki o te reo Māori - Kaupapa today
"Switzerland"

Another awesome planter box created and personalised with wonderful artwork by Joseph, ready to be planted with spring v...
16/09/2026

Another awesome planter box created and personalised with wonderful artwork by Joseph, ready to be planted with spring veges.
If you would like to create your own planter box, come in and check out what we do.
You can call us on 07 308 8170 or come into 1 Bracken st and find out more.
some criteria may apply.
www.pouwhakaaro.co.nz

16/09/2026

Te Wiki o te reo Māori - Kaupapa today
"Te Teko"

16/09/2026

Finding your way to belong, can look very different for each person.
It's the small, everyday things we do that can help nurture belonging, making a real difference to those around us who have mental health issues.
Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
www.pouwhakaaro.co.nz

Proudly supporting Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori/Māori Language week.
13/09/2026

Proudly supporting Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori/Māori Language week.

Congratulations to Tash Bower for winning the Pou Whakaaro planter box draw😊 at the Meet the Neighbours expo on Saturday...
08/09/2026

Congratulations to Tash Bower for winning the Pou Whakaaro planter box draw😊 at the Meet the Neighbours expo on Saturday.

🌿It Takes a Village - Intake #2🌿Would you like to learn how to best support your whānau facing mental health and/or add...
07/09/2026

🌿It Takes a Village - Intake #2🌿
Would you like to learn how to best support your whānau facing mental health and/or addictions challenges, whilst also strengthening your whānau connections? New rōpū starting soon!
🗓️Program starts Thursday 24 September
⏰Held every Thursday 12.30-2pm
📍Pou Whakaaro House - 1 Bracken Street, Whakatāne (green building opposite Mitre 10)
✨Learn valuable strategies in a safe & supportive environment alongside others in similar journeys
✨Topics covered are: positive communication, signs of burnout, self-care tools, how to navigate conflict, effects of trauma, stages of change, understanding mental health/addiction and more...
☎️Please contact Pou Whakaaro for more information or to sign up - [email protected] or call 07 308 8170
Referrals can be made on our website www.pouwhakaaro.co.nz
🚨Limited spaces available
🚨Criteria: must have a whānau member who lives with mental health and/or addiction.

Address

1 Bracken Street
Whakatane
3120

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30am
Tuesday 8am - 4:30am
Wednesday 8am - 4:30am
Thursday 8am - 4:30am
Friday 8am - 4:30am

Telephone

+6473088170

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