Whakamātūtū

13/11/2025

Whakamātūtū is at risk of closing.

The Government has declined funding for our kaupapa-informed mental health day service - a lifeline for tāngata whaiora and their whānau.

Every day, we see lives being rebuilt. We see hope returning. We see people connecting, stabilising, and thriving with the right support around them.

Without urgent action, our service will close before the end of the year.

Please sign the petition to help keep Whakamātūtū open:

https://petitions.parliament.nz/436e6bea-af39-48d7-dff7-08de1dd9203b?lang=en

Your voice can make a meaningful difference.

On behalf of our team, our tāngata whaiora, and their whānau - thank you for standing with us.

04/11/2025

We’ve poured our hearts into creating a safe, healing space for people in mental distress. We are an alternative to emergency departments where hope, connection, and recovery is possible.

But without government funding, our future is uncertain. This isn’t just about us… it’s about the people who need help. They need help now!

Read the full story here:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360874282/putting-lives-risk-mental-health-service-facing-closure-after-government-funding-dries

Welcome to Whakamātūtū, a dedicated space for mental health recovery. Find support for depression, anxiety, and mental distress. Our experienced team offers proven treatments in a safe, understanding environment. Begin your journey to well-being today.

06/10/2025

This Mental Health Awareness Week, join us as we Top Up Together by taking time each day to practice one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing | Ngā Ara e Rima ki te Oranga. 🌿

At Whakamātūtū, we run daily sessions with our participants called "Tools for your kete" where we share practical tips to support their recovery, such as understanding our nervous system, storytelling as healing and reconnecting with identity, mana and group connection.

Each topic is tailored to the participants journey and grounded in Te Whare Tapa Whā, helping build resilience, awareness, and independence.

By connecting with each other through these simple yet proven actions, we can find balance, build strength, and boost the wellbeing of ourselves and the people around us💚

🫂 Monday - Connect | Me Whakawhanaunga
🫶 Tuesday - Give | Tukua
🏃‍♀️Wednesday - Be Active | Me Kori Tonu
🧘Thursday - Take Notice | Me Aro Tonu
🧠Friday - Keep Learning | Me Ako Tonu

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.
With your food basket and mine, the people will flourish.

Find out more at www.mhaw.nz

04/10/2025

When you step into our space, something shifts.

A calm, supportive environment makes it easier to focus on what matters most: your recovery.

At Whakamātūtū, our spaces are designed for safety, connection, and care. It’s more than just a building - it’s where recovery can begin.

✨ Our 4-Week and 6-Week Programmes take place here in Wellington.
✨ Subsidised places are available, based on your circumstances.

Recovery is possible. And this is where it can happen.

👉 Learn more: https://www.whakamatutu.org.nz/

Welcome to Whakamātūtū, a dedicated space for mental health recovery. Find support for depression, anxiety, and mental distress. Our experienced team offers proven treatments in a safe, understanding environment. Begin your journey to well-being today.

01/10/2025

“Do I need a diagnosis to get mental health support?”

We hear this question a lot. Here’s the answer:
👉No. If mental distress is affecting your life, you may be eligible.
👉 We’ll work with you to make sure the programme is right for you.

Our 4-Week and 6-Week Programmes are designed to help adults recover and rebuild with structured therapeutic support.

✨ Subsidised places currently available (wide eligibility).

Recovery can start here. Learn more or apply today: https://www.whakamatutu.org.nz/start-journey?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign

21/09/2025

At Whakamātūtū, we know recovery is not just about the mind.

Our work is grounded in Te Whare Tapa Whā, alongside other therapeutic approaches.

This model teaches that wellbeing rests on the four sides of the whare:
- Taha tinana – the physical side
- Taha hinengaro – the mental side
- Taha wairua – the spiritual side
- Taha whānau – the family and community side

Whenua (land, place) underpins it all.

When one side is weakened, the whare becomes unstable. Recovery means strengthening each side so the whole whare can stand strong.

19/09/2025

Our name, Whakamātūtū, was gifted to us by Te Āti Awa kaumātua and chairman, Kura Moeahu.

It means to recover or restore one’s health.

The inner design of our logo reflects the integrated nature of recovery and our programmes. The outer design symbolises the forward momentum of people’s healing journeys.

We carry this meaning in everything we do.

To learn more, head to www.whakamatutu.org.nz

Welcome to Whakamātūtū, a dedicated space for mental health recovery. Find support for depression, anxiety, and mental distress. Our experienced team offers proven treatments in a safe, understanding environment. Begin your journey to well-being today.

17/09/2025

This week we celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week.

Te reo Māori is more than words - it opens doors to ways of thinking and being.

At Whakamātūtū, we align deeply to this in our approach to recovery: healing that honours body, mind, spirit, and community.

He reo, he oranga | Through language, there is wellbeing.

05/09/2025

You don’t need to justify needing help. You deserve it.

Our Postpartum Group is here to support you - gently, safely, and with others who truly understand. Each week is time dedicated to you, in a calm, supportive space, away from the demands of home.

- Weekly therapeutic group (2.5 hours)
- Somatic therapy for body + nervous system
- Connection without judgement

Starts week of 8 September | 8 weekly sessions
Fees depend on circumstances - talk to us about options.

Recovery is possible. You deserve this support.

Message us directly or register here:
www.whakamatutu.org.nz/start-journey

Welcome to Whakamātūtū, a dedicated space for mental health recovery. Find support for depression, anxiety, and mental distress. Our experienced team offers proven treatments in a safe, understanding environment. Begin your journey to well-being today.

02/09/2025

From your Whakamātūtū experience, you’ll be equipped to keep building on your recovery - not just during the programme, but afterwards too.

Graduates of the 4-Week Programme can continue connecting through our ongoing peer-led groups. These sessions help you put into practice the skills you’ve gained, stay grounded, and maintain momentum in your recovery journey.

- Build on what you’ve started
- Stay connected with others who understand
- Keep recovery part of everyday life

Recovery isn’t a finish line - it’s something you’ll carry forward, with the tools and support you’ve gained.

Message us directly or visit our website to learn more about the 4-Week Programme and what follows.

🔗 www.whakamatutu.org.nz/start-journey

Welcome to Whakamātūtū, a dedicated space for mental health recovery. Find support for depression, anxiety, and mental distress. Our experienced team offers proven treatments in a safe, understanding environment. Begin your journey to well-being today.