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

We’re on the lookout for a full time Animal Control Officer ✨If you’re interested, head to our website for more info or ...
20/08/2026

We’re on the lookout for a full time Animal Control Officer ✨

If you’re interested, head to our website for more info or to apply 👇
www.maataawaka.co.nz/vacancies

How’s the Bro’s? starts next Friday 28th Tāne mā 🔥Life can be full on, and sometimes the best thing we can do is take ti...
20/08/2026

How’s the Bro’s? starts next Friday 28th Tāne mā 🔥

Life can be full on, and sometimes the best thing we can do is take time out to connect and chill.

How’s the Bro’s? is a free, relaxed drop-in space where men can connect over a coffee, a bite to eat, and real conversation—no pressure, no expectations. Whether you’re looking to meet new people, catch up with the bro’s, or just take a break from the day, you’re welcome here.

Free Coffee & kai

Good korero

Alcohol free • Drug free • Violence free

A safe space for all

Come down. Pull up a chair. How’s the bro’s?

The last Friday of every month - starting August 28th, 6-9pm at Maataa Waka (56 Main Street, Blenheim).

For more info contact Afi on the details listed.

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Last week in Pēpi Ora Amber and Sadie decorated some fairy doors to take home, how good do they look!? Ka rawe kōrua 🪄🧚 ...
19/08/2026

Last week in Pēpi Ora Amber and Sadie decorated some fairy doors to take home, how good do they look!? Ka rawe kōrua 🪄🧚

Mālō e lelei It’s Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week ✨Take a look at some everyday Tongan phrases...
18/08/2026

Mālō e lelei
It’s Uike Kātoanga’i ‘o e lea faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week ✨

Take a look at some everyday Tongan phrases you can use this week 🇹🇴

We had an ātaahua morning of whakawhanaungatanga this morning ✨Ngā mihi nui to Te Piki Oranga, Te Whatu Ora and MSD for ...
17/08/2026

We had an ātaahua morning of whakawhanaungatanga this morning ✨

Ngā mihi nui to Te Piki Oranga, Te Whatu Ora and MSD for coming in and connecting with us, it was awesome to share our mahi and how we can work together in our community 🫶✨

The Hope Walk Mauri Ora Hīkoi is coming up in October and we have an inspiring line up of speakers, including Leeanne Me...
13/08/2026

The Hope Walk Mauri Ora Hīkoi is coming up in October and we have an inspiring line up of speakers, including Leeanne Meikle ✨

Leeanne Meikle is a writer, speaker, mother, and grandmother from Aotearoa New Zealand. Her life has been profoundly shaped by the loss of her brothers to su***de, alongside her own personal journey through mental unwellness and diagnoses, and the path of healing and understanding that followed. These lived experiences inform the honesty and compassion she brings when speaking about grief, mental health, and the strength it takes to keep going.

She is the author of The Agape Bloom, a gentle yet powerful book for those who feel overwhelmed by their thoughts or life circumstances.
At its heart is a simple message: when the mind becomes a cruel dictator in our lives, it is time for a sacred ceasefire. Copies of the book will be available for those who wish to explore this message further.

Leeanne shares her story to help reduce shame, break isolation, and remind others that even in the darkest moments, connection, compassion, and hope are still possible.
She feels deeply honoured to stand with the Mauri Ora Hikoi community in remembrance, truth, and light.

Join us at 1pm on October 17th at Seymour Square to acknowledge Every Life Matters.

Register here today, all welcome👇

www.maataawaka.co.nz/events/mauri-ora-hikoi

***deprevention ***deawarness

On Sunday Sept 6th, Karen (along with 5 others) will be sharing her story at the ‘Stories that Stir’ global NZ event at ...
13/08/2026

On Sunday Sept 6th, Karen (along with 5 others) will be sharing her story at the ‘Stories that Stir’ global NZ event at the Haven Cafe here in Blenheim.

As shared by Chris Valli, ‘Karen’s story is one of survival - from cancer, to loss to the importance of faith and what it means to be standing tall and grateful! In the aftermath, Karen discovered that resilience isn’t about remaining untouched by the fire. It is about learning that beneath the ash, her roots are still alive’.

We were privileged here at the tari to hear Karen’s story - she is truely an inspiring wahine toa✨

See Chris’s full post here 👇
https://www.facebook.com/share/185C9qvTep/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Head to the website below for more info or to grab your tickets 👇
https://www.storiesthatstir.com/event-details-registration/stories-that-stir-r-blenheim-new-zealand-courage?

Happy International Youth Day! The theme this year is ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’ - while rangatahi come fr...
12/08/2026

Happy International Youth Day!

The theme this year is ‘Different Contexts, Common Aspirations’ - while rangatahi come from diverse backgrounds and experiences, they share the same hopes of quality education, meaningful mahi, good health, and a more sustainable future.

Here at the tari we’re proud to support rangatahi and empower them to be their best version and go on to do amazing things ✨

A huge shout out to our Rangatahi Youth team for all the amazing mahi you do with our youth 🔥

This morning we had a mihi whakatau to welcome in our new kaimahi Alena Andrews and her whānau ✨Alena will be working in...
11/08/2026

This morning we had a mihi whakatau to welcome in our new kaimahi Alena Andrews and her whānau ✨
Alena will be working in the He Kākano Ahau Kaiwhakatere role.

Nau mai haere mai ki te whānau o Maataa Waka Alena 🌱

Pēpi Ora Weekly has started 👶We’re loving our new dedicated space for our whānau and their pēpi/tamariki ✨Currently we h...
10/08/2026

Pēpi Ora Weekly has started 👶
We’re loving our new dedicated space for our whānau and their pēpi/tamariki ✨

Currently we have Toddler Tuesday & Infant Wednesday where we get together to kōrero, connect, and enjoy various activities together such as walks, arts n crafts, swimming, and guest speakers.

Our groups are currently at capacity, but if you’re keen to join next term, please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch 🍼

www.maataawaka.co.nz/referral-form

📧[email protected]

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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