Mana o te Tangata Trust

Mana o te Tangata Trust We are a Kaupapa Maori Mental Health & Addiction Peer Support Service. We provide free, community support for all ages, ethnicities and cultures.

Te Puna Wai Safe Haven Cafe is an after hours safe space open to all. Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 3pm-10pm and Sunday 3pm-10pm

Three inspiring days of learning, connection and kōreroA heartfelt thank you to Trevor Pearce (Gamilaroi, Wiradjuri/Wali...
15/08/2026

Three inspiring days of learning, connection and kōrero

A heartfelt thank you to Trevor Pearce (Gamilaroi, Wiradjuri/Walian), National YARN SMART Manager, and Lucy Norton, YARN SMART Facilitator, for travelling over to deliver training in YARN SMART and Youth SMART.

We were also honoured to welcome our valued stakeholder guests:

✨ Tanya Cook (she/her), Kaitohutohu Pātui Māori | Māori Partnerships Advisor at the New Zealand Drug Foundation

✨ Phil Glaser, inaugural SMART Recovery Aotearoa Lead

What a wonderful three days of sharing knowledge, uplifting kōrero, strengthening relationships and learning from one another. It was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when we work together with a shared commitment to supporting our rangatahi, whānau and communities.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who contributed their knowledge, experience and energy. We look forward to continuing this important mahi together.

Collaborative Values & Partnership WānangaThursday 13 August marked a significant day of connection and kotahitanga as k...
15/08/2026

Collaborative Values & Partnership Wānanga

Thursday 13 August marked a significant day of connection and kotahitanga as kaimahi from Mana o te Tangata Trust, Te Whatu Ora – Ngā Wai Ngaro, and Pae Ora came together with Dr Andre at our Turitea site.

Grounded in whakawhanaungatanga, the day created space to strengthen relationships, share whakaaro and experiences, and recognise the unique strengths each team brings to supporting tangata whaiora and whānau.

At the heart of our kōrero was a shared purpose:

Mā te kotahitanga, ka ora ai tō tātou iwi — through unity, our people will flourish.

By working together, learning from one another, and strengthening continuity of care, we can build more connected, seamless and whānau-centred pathways across our services and communities.

This wānanga was a powerful reminder that when we come together with shared values, open hearts and a collective commitment, we can achieve so much more for the people and whānau we serve.

He waka eke noa — we are all in this together.

Matariki Celebration with Mana o te Tangata Mana O Te Tangata Matariki gathering was a heartwarming celebration of Te Mā...
09/08/2026

Matariki Celebration with Mana o te Tangata

Mana O Te Tangata Matariki gathering was a heartwarming celebration of Te Mātahi o Te Tau, uniting whānau, friends, and community in a shared space of aroha and connection. Whaiora enjoyed delicious kai prepared by Tāne Mauri Oho, Mana Kai Hauora and kaimahi with lively entertainment, and the joy of being together.
Special highlights Waiata Mohio and Tararua Rangatahi taking the stage to share their waiata and kapa haka filling the room with pride and mana.
Tararua Raranga presenting our Manukura with He Taonga Tuku iho -Te Pihi Ora , each tauira contributed pihepihe (pōkinikini) destined for a taonga Te pihi ora – What began as individual contributions has become one collective kākahu. It represents our Tararua rōpū, our unity, and the whakawhanaungatanga that has been woven throughout our time together.
Music was at the heart of the celebration, with Mana Vibes making a powerful return — a rebirth from their earlier days as Mana Beats. Their set showcased exceptional musical talent, blending soulful covers with beautifully crafted original songs, each performance resonating with authenticity and passion.
A fun Matariki quiz was also featured with spot prizes, adding laughter and friendly competition to the day.
In a moving moment, everyone paused to remember loved ones and cherished pets who have passed, honouring their memory beneath the guiding stars of Matariki. The event beautifully wove together a true expression of Matariki’s reflection, celebration, and the spirit of renewal.

✨️ Where Mana Thrives Communities Rise ✨️We received this beautiful message from Domonique, a psychologist and fellow Ki...
23/07/2026

✨️ Where Mana Thrives Communities Rise ✨️
We received this beautiful message from Domonique, a psychologist and fellow Kiwi from the Out of the Box Performance Team, following our Manukura Leilani Maraku keynote at the 2026 International Mental Health Conference on the Gold Coast.

Domonique created a short reel capturing some of the key messages and reflections that resonated with her from Leilani’s kōrero.

🎥 Watch the reel here:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DagryhFSsFA/?igsh=cnpoaHV5cXU5ZGo3

Ngā mihi nui, Domonique, for sharing this thoughtful reflection and helping amplify our message: where mana thrives, communities rise and together, we can redefine recovery.

He rā whakahirahira at the National Addictions Lived Experience and Whānau ForumThe hui brought together lived-experienc...
23/07/2026

He rā whakahirahira at the National Addictions Lived Experience and Whānau Forum

The hui brought together lived-experience leaders, whānau, peer-support services and sector partners from across Aotearoa to strengthen our collective voice and shape the future of addiction support.

We celebrated significant progress, including the stigma and discrimination campaign, the development of a national peer-services directory, the launch of the LEWF website and growing collaboration with the National Addiction Clinical Forum.

A special acknowledgement to Sheridan for sharing the history of consumer and lived-experience leadership in the addiction sector. Her kōrero reminded us that today’s progress stands on the courage and persistence of those who came before us.

Our next challenge is to clearly demonstrate the value and impact of lived-experience and whānau leadership ensuring our voices are not simply heard, but meaningfully influence policy, funding, service design and decision-making.

Together, we are mighty. When lived experience, whānau wisdom, clinical knowledge and kaupapa Māori leadership come together, meaningful system change is possible.

Calling Our MidCentral Community to Be Part of Rise & Thrive Rangatahi Celebration Day!🌟Mana o te Tangata warmly invites...
21/07/2026

Calling Our MidCentral Community to Be Part of Rise & Thrive Rangatahi Celebration Day!🌟

Mana o te Tangata warmly invites everyone who works with or supports tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau to be part of our Rise & Thrive Rangatahi Celebration Day.

This is a rangatahi-led event focused on bringing our community together through kotahitanga (unity), connection, and opportunity. Our vision is to create a fun, inclusive day where tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and the wider community can discover the amazing services, activities, programmes, and opportunities available across our rohe.

We're inviting:
🏫 Schools and kura
🎓 Early learning centres
⚽ Sports clubs and recreation groups
💙 Health and wellbeing providers
🤝 Social services and community organisations
🪶 Iwi and Māori organisations
🚓 Emergency services
💼 Local businesses
🎭 Performers, kapa haka groups, musicians, dancers, singers, cultural groups, and entertainers
⛪ Faith and cultural groups
🌱 Anyone passionate about supporting tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau!

Whether you'd like to:
✨ Host a stall
✨ Run an interactive activity
✨ Showcase your programmes or services
✨ Perform on stage (for rangatahi)
✨ Share your talents with our community (for rangatahi)
✨ Help create a fun and engaging day for everyone

we would love to hear from you!

We're also looking for prize contributions!

If you're a business, organisation, or community member who would like to contribute towards our prize giveaways, we'd be incredibly grateful. Prize contributions could include gift vouchers, experiences, products, services, sports gear, technology, family passes, or anything you feel would help make the day extra special for our tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau. Every contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated.

An Expression of Interest form will be posted in the comments. If you'd like to be involved as a stallholder, performer, sponsor, or contribute a prize, please complete the form, and we'll be in touch with more information.

💙 Rise together. Thrive together.

For any questions, or if you'd like to support the event in any way, please send us a message or email [email protected]

**He Taonga Tuku Iho ❤️**My heartfelt thanks to the amazing Woodville Whānau for the incredible gift of my kākahu, **Te ...
11/07/2026

**He Taonga Tuku Iho ❤️**

My heartfelt thanks to the amazing Woodville Whānau for the incredible gift of my kākahu, **Te Pihi Ora**.

I am truly humbled by the aroha, care, and meaning woven into this beautiful taonga. I will wear it with immense pride and gratitude, carrying the kaupapa it represents: hope, wellbeing, and the nurturing of our people.

Thank you for your generosity, your thoughtfulness, and for honouring me in such a special way. I will treasure **Te Pihi Ora** always.

Ngā mihi aroha ki a koutou katoa
Leilani Maraku
Manukura Mana o te Tangata Trust

✨️ Where Mana thrives, Communities rise ✨️
06/07/2026

✨️ Where Mana thrives, Communities rise ✨️

Still reflecting on what was an incredible privilege.I am deeply honoured to have been invited as a keynote speaker at t...
02/07/2026

Still reflecting on what was an incredible privilege.

I am deeply honoured to have been invited as a keynote speaker at the 2026 International Mental Health Conference on the Gold Coast, where I presented "Where Mana Thrives, Communities Rise: Returning Power, Restoring Mana, Redefining Recovery."

Standing alongside mental health leaders, clinicians, researchers, and lived experience advocates from around the world was both humbling and inspiring. It was an opportunity to share the kaupapa of Mana o te Tangata Trust and to demonstrate that recovery is not simply about reducing symptoms it is about restoring hope, strengthening identity, reconnecting people with whānau and community, and creating systems where mana can flourish.

One of the greatest privileges was being able to share a Kaupapa Māori perspective on the international stage. Our mātauranga, our values, and our lived experience continue to offer important lessons about what genuine, person-centred, culturally grounded mental health care can look like.

This experience reinforced something I have always believed: meaningful change happens when we are prepared to challenge traditional thinking, listen deeply to lived experience, and work in partnership with communities rather than doing things to them.

I want to acknowledge the incredible team at Mana o te Tangata Trust. This recognition belongs to all of our kaimahi, trustees, tangata whaiora and whānau. Every day you demonstrate what it means to walk alongside people with compassion, courage and unwavering belief in their potential.

A special thank you to the organisers of the International Mental Health Conference for the invitation, your generosity, and for creating a platform where diverse voices and Indigenous worldviews were welcomed and celebrated. It was a privilege to contribute and to connect with so many inspiring people from across the globe.

"Kia whakatōmuri te haere whakamua."
I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on the past.

As we look to the future of mental health, may we continue to draw strength from our histories, our cultures, our communities, and, most importantly, the people we serve.

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10/05/2026

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601 Featherston Street, Roslyn
Palmerston North
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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
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Saturday 3pm - 10pm
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