Tūwharetoa Health Charitable Trust

Tūwharetoa Health Charitable Trust Free health and social services for whanau / individuals across the age range to improve the health of all who reside in the rohe of Ngati Tuwharetoa

Kaupapa Maori Health Services Provider

11/08/2026

Awhi House in Turangi - an amazing hub for whānau and services - now has its own copy of The Art of Breastfeeding

Home is where familiar routines, treasured memories and everyday connections live.When age, illness, injury or disabilit...
11/08/2026

Home is where familiar routines, treasured memories and everyday connections live.

When age, illness, injury or disability makes daily life more difficult, the right support can help whanau remain safe and independent in the place they know best.

Home-based support is not about taking over. It is about working alongside each person, respecting their choices and providing practical help that protects their dignity and mana.

Because feeling supported at home can make a meaningful difference to the wellbeing of the whole whanau. All our services are free and for all who live in the rohe of Tuwharetoa

Women often spend so much time caring for whanau that their own health is quietly placed to one side.Women’s Health Week...
07/08/2026

Women often spend so much time caring for whanau that their own health is quietly placed to one side.

Women’s Health Week is a reminder to pause and check in with your whole hauora. How is your tinana feeling? What has been weighing on your hinengaro? Are you making time for the people, places and practices that strengthen your wairua?

Perhaps there is a change you have been ignoring, a health check you have been putting off or a question you have been meaning to ask.

Choose one small step for yourself this week. Make the appointment, begin the conversation, take time to rest or reconnect with something that restores you.

Your health matters too; we are here for you.

When you are busy caring for whanau, working and supporting everyone around you, it can be easy to put your own wellbein...
05/08/2026

When you are busy caring for whanau, working and supporting everyone around you, it can be easy to put your own wellbeing last. If you have been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, exhausted or not like yourself, you don’t have to carry it alone.

Call 0800 WHARIKI (0800 942 7454) or come in and talk with our team. We are here to listen, help you work through what you need and connect you with the right support.

Reaching out can be the first step towards feeling better:

💙 Call us
💚 Come in and see us
💙 Let’s korero

All our services are free and for all who live in the rohe of Tūwharetoa.

If you need immediate mental health support, free call or text 1737 at any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 111.

Stay warm whanau

Every breastfeeding journey is different.For some, breastfeeding comes naturally. For others, it can involve challenges,...
04/08/2026

Every breastfeeding journey is different.

For some, breastfeeding comes naturally. For others, it can involve challenges, uncertainty, expressing, combination feeding or changing plans along the way.

There is no single experience that looks the same for every mama and pepi. What matters is having access to trusted information, practical support and care without judgement.

Let’s encourage and manaaki our breastfeeding mama, while respecting every whanau and their individual feeding journey.

If you need advice or support, come down to Awhi House or call our office directly : 0800 WHARIKI (0800 942 7454 )

04/08/2026

Not every moment needs to be captured.

Smartphones and digital devices help us stay connected, informed, and entertained while spending time in the hospital. But it's important to remember that hospitals are healthcare spaces first and foremost.

We ask visitors to be mindful when using mobile devices, including smartglasses, tablets, laptops, etc, and to avoid photographing or filming staff, patients or other visitors without their consent. We also ask that hospital facilities, equipment and property are not used as props for content that could be disrespectful, disruptive, or interfere with patient care.

If you'd like to take photos or videos during your visit, please make sure you have permission from anyone who may be included as well as permission to film in any hospital space.

Thank you for helping us create a safe, respectful, and caring environment for everyone. 💙

Becoming a parent is one of life's biggest journeys, and you don't have to do it alone. Our Kahu Taurima service provide...
03/08/2026

Becoming a parent is one of life's biggest journeys, and you don't have to do it alone. Our Kahu Taurima service provides free support for hapu mama and their whanau, from pregnancy through to the postnatal period.

Whether you're preparing for your baby's arrival or adjusting to life with a newborn, we're here to walk alongside you with practical guidance and support.

We can help with:
🤍 Preparing for baby
🤍 Safe sleep and SUDI prevention
🤍 Bathing and caring for your pepi
🤍 Parenting support and encouragement
🤍 Connecting you with other services and support for you and your whanau

Every whanau's journey is unique, and we're here to provide support that reflects your needs.

Our Kahu Taurima service is free. If you'd like to learn more or make an appointment, get in touch with our Awhi House kaimahi, who are here to support you.

Navigating ACC can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.If you're living with an injury, managing ongoing ...
30/07/2026

Navigating ACC can be overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone.

If you're living with an injury, managing ongoing pain, or recovering after an accident, dealing with the ACC system can sometimes feel confusing and frustrating. Understanding what you're entitled to, knowing what to do next, or trying to move a claim forward can add extra stress at a time when your focus should be on getting better.

Our ACC Navigation service is here to help. We can support you through the claims process, explain your entitlements in plain language, advocate on your behalf if you feel your needs aren't being heard, and help you explore the treatment and recovery options available to you. We'll also connect you with the right people and services, so you feel supported every step of the way.

Whether you've recently been injured, you're waiting for an ACC decision, or you'd like help reviewing an existing claim, we're here to listen and work alongside you.

It all starts with a confidential korero. Together, we'll take the time to understand your situation, identify the next steps, and help you move forward with confidence.

If you need support navigating ACC, get in touch with Margaret Herewini, our ACC Tiwhana, today.

He Wānanga Awarua – Tāne WānangaA kaupapa Māori space for tāne to reconnect with who they are, strengthen their confiden...
29/07/2026

He Wānanga Awarua – Tāne Wānanga

A kaupapa Māori space for tāne to reconnect with who they are, strengthen their confidence and capability, and develop practical tools for wellbeing, leadership and whānau connection.

Grounded in whakapapa, te taiao and collective healing, this wānanga will support tāne to strengthen their sense of identity and purpose, reconnect wairua, hinengaro, tinana and mauri, and create a pathway for ongoing personal growth.

📅 Friday 31 July 2026, 5.00pm–8.00pm
📅 Saturday 1 August 2026, 10.00am–4.00pm
📍 Te Mataapuna, Tūrangi

Facilitated by Dr Paora Te Hurihanganui and the Whare Tāmata Mai team.

For more information or to register, contact:

Jim Ellis
📞 022 639 0749
✉️ [email protected]

Dean Katuke
📞 022 596 7710
✉️ [email protected]

For tane ready to invest in their wellbeing, identity and future.

Who will you check in on today? A quick phone call. A cup of tea. A simple "How are you?"Sometimes, the smallest acts o...
28/07/2026

Who will you check in on today? A quick phone call. A cup of tea. A simple "How are you?"

Sometimes, the smallest acts of kindness can make the biggest difference.

Life gets busy, and it's easy to lose touch with the people we care about. This week, take a moment to reach out to a friend, neighbour, whānau member, or someone you haven't spoken to in a while.

You don't need to have all the right words. Just letting someone know you're thinking of them can brighten their day and remind them they're not alone.

A little kindness goes a long way. Who will you check in on today?

Address

28 Te Rangitautahanga Road
Turangi
3334

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+6473842882

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