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Te Whai Newsletter - Issue 1, 2025

Check out our latest newsletter for updates, goings on, and services available at Te Whai Community House. To receive future newsletters directly to your inbox please register here. Click here to read our latest newsletter ...

Te Awatea - Wellbeing and Resilience Course

"This course has changed my life, it has brought my wife and I closer together, it has changed our family dynamic at home for the better. I feel every Kiwi should have access to support like this.” Te Awatea is a free ten-week programme for people facing challenges and wanting to make changes in their lives. Our next course will be held on Tuesday evenings from 5.30 - 7.30pm at Te Whai Community House, starting in early April. The programme applies current research into the neuroscience of str...

Manaaki Transport, Launching May 2025

Free, safe and reliable transportation for older people in the Mangawhai rural area. Providing independence, connection and access to your community.Manaaki Transport is a community-led initiative providing free transportation services for older people in the Mangawhai rural area. This initiative offers older people transport to community and social events, local medical appointments and essential services.Launching in early May 2025, Manaaki Transport will operate Monday, Wednesday &a...

Big Changes for 2025

With our heartfelt appreciation, Te Whai say goodbye to three incredible team members, Social Worker Anne Casey, Paediatric Occupational Therapist Susi King, and Youth Worker Siobhan Henderson. Their dedication, compassion, and expertise have been invaluable to Te Whai and the wider Mangawhai community.Anne, with her understanding of complex needs, has provided a safe and supportive space for individuals and whānau navigating life’s challenges. Her ability to truly listen, build trust, and of...

Manaaki Transport Press Release

Connecting older people in rural Mangawhai Public transport options in rural Mangawhai have received a boost thanks tofunding from the 2024 Age friendly Fund.  Te Whai Community Trust was one of 12 organisations across Aotearoa to receive an Age friendly Fund grant, which aims to assist projects that promote Age friendly communities.  The Manaaki Transport Programme is a community-led initiative providing free transportation services for older people in the rural Mangawh...

Te Whai Annual Report 2023/24

Interested in learning more about our services? What our small but mighty team has achieved in the past year? How many referrals our team receives and how many people our team is able to support within the Mangawhai community? Our Annual Report shares all of these stats and much more... be sure to take a look. Click here to view or download a copy. ...

Youth Vibes Festival

We are thrilled to share the success of the Youth Vibes Festival held at Te Whai on Sunday, 26th May. This vibrant event was a celebration of our local youth and their incredible musical talents, showcasing a diverse range of performances that captivated the community.The festival was more than just a musical event; it was a platform that promoted social connectivity, inclusion, and community spirit. From talented singers to gifted instrumentalists, the festival highlighted the creativity and pa...

Kiri's Quarterly Update - April 2024

After the January break, we welcomed Siobhan Henderson as our new Kaimahi Rangatahi to the team. Last year, significant effort went into fundraising for Te Whai to hire a youth worker. Thanks to the Mangawhai Community Op Shop, the Tara Iti Spirit of Mangawhai Charity Golf Tournament, and our Golf fundraiser at the Mangawhai Golf Club, Siobhan is now working with 6 young people and their whanau in the Mangawhai area.This year, with a focus on youth, we are excited to provide a space for rangatah...

Te Whai Community Trust Collaborates with Hay Hay Design for Youth Art Project

Te Whai Community Trust is excited to announce its partnership with Hay Hay Design for a youth-led art project aimed at beautifying the Te Whai Community buildings while empowering local young artists.The project's core aim is to tap into the creative potential of Mangawhai's youth, enhancing the community's spaces with their artwork. It seeks to instill a sense of pride and ownership among young artists while beautifying shared spaces.Starting in 2024 at the beginning of the new school term, th...

Parenting Courses 2024

There are a number of online and in person parenting courses being offered in 2024. Please take a look below at a variety of courses catering to specific needs of your child. In Person Parenting CoursesJigsaw North offers a variety of parenting courses in person in Whangārei. Learn more here. Mangawhai Parenting Courses - would you be interested???Te Whai Community Trust would like to gauge the communities interest in attending in perspn parenting courses in Mangawhai. Please email in...

Te Whai Sages Whānau Support

Written by Te Whai Sage Coordinator, Ester Bassett   Te Whai Sages Whānau Support is a service coordinated by Te Whai Community Trust and trained community volunteers. The volunteers are able to offer time each week to be with families who need a little extra support, often due to one or more children experiencing high needs, or complex family circumstances.The beauty of these relationships, as described by one of our volunteers, is that "it is not all give, we find it fulfilling to h...

Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren Support Group

Are you a Grandparent raising your Grandchildren? Please join us at Te Whai Community House for our support group held monthly from 10am on Thursday mornings. This group is facilitated by our registered social worker who can provide guidance through the ups and downs of your challenging role. Upcoming group dates are: March 21st, April 18th, May 16th, June 20th, July 18th, August 15th, September 19th, October 17th, November 21stThe purpose of this support group is:1. To build...

Parenting Corner: Navigating Explosive Behaviours in Children: A Parent's Guide

Written by Susi King, Te Whai Occupational Therapist  Parenting is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and moments that test our patience. A common challenge many parents face these days is managing explosive behaviours and meltdowns, particularly at this stage of the term when the novelty of the new school year is wearing off, and fatigue starts to set in. Persistent explosive behaviours and meltdowns can occur for a number of reasons and they can leave both parents and children f...

Join our team!

Te Whai Community Trust is seeking a professional and customer service-oriented individual to join our team as a part-time Receptionist and Administrator. You will be the first point of contact for Te Whai and will play a crucial role in providing excellent customer service, managing administrative tasks, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. This position may grow to full time as we increase our services.Responsibilities:Greet and welcome visitors in a friendly and professional manner.Answ...

Services updated September 22

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Citizens Advice Bureau is coming to Te Whai

We are pleased to announce that the Wellsford Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteers will be available to provide assistance to you at Te Whai Community House, 73 Moir Street, Mangawhai. We will be at Mangawhai every first and third Tuesday of the month from 10am – 12pm by appointment. You now have a fourth choice – see us at Mangawhai, see us at Wellsford, phone us on 09 4237333 or email wellsford@cab.org.nz Put these notes in your phone or diary: 6 September (fully booked), 20 September, 4 Octo...

New multi-use space for rangatahi in Mangawhai

Te Whai Rangatahi Zone offers youth a space to connect with peers and coaches in supervised workshops and programmes designed to be inspirational, educational, inclusive, and enjoyable. Its purpose is as part of the broader effort to engage rangatahi (young people) in the community, in the outdoors and in constructive, meaningful activities at the Mangawhai Activity Zone. Mentors, tutors and social service team members will facilitate sessions with a focus on respect for each other and the envir...

Make your own lantern!

Who would you like to remember and reflect on this year? A special person or animal in your life may have passed. Making a lantern could be as simple as cutting out paper or a jam jar with a battery powered mini light inside or a string of tiny wire lights.  We encourage you to make one together with your tamariki, or for yourself. Bring your lantern along to Matariki ki Mangawhai, add someone's name and hang it alongside the other lanterns as we acknowledge our loved ones recently passed. ...

Matariki Colouring Activity

Colour this precious artwork designed by Kaipara artist Joe Paikea and bring your finished colouring in picture to Te Whai before 17 June to feature at Matariki ki Mangawhai.  There's a story that goes with this artwork - do you think you know what it is? Come to Matariki ki Mangawhai on Friday 24 June to hear the story behind the artwork. Tino ātaahua! Be one of the first 60 people to bring your finished colouring in picture to Te Whai, and pick up a free tealight candle! Then create...

Te Whai Community Trust AGM

Te Whai Community TrustAnnual General Meeting 2022 Where: Te Whai Community HouseWhen: Monday 20th JuneTime: 1pm Please RSVP before 10th June to attendinfo@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz...

QUICKFIRE SILENT AUCTION!

QUICKFIRE SILENT AUCTION! Ending midnight 22nd of APRIL 2022 Ready for a spontaneous HOLIDAY? Swap in the kiwi winter for some Aussie sun and head to the Gold Coast THIS May. Te Whai has been given the opportunity to offer this beautiful 1 bedroom ocean view apartment in the heart of Surfers Paradise as an external fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the Te Whai Community Trust. How it works:-This will be offered as a ‘silent auction’ meaning if you are interested in bidding on this amazi...

Newsletter out now!

Click on the link to view our latest newsletter Te Whai Newsletter March 22...

Te Awatea 2022

A group for locals is starting again this term. Te Awatea - A New Day, A New Dawn is a 10-week group designed to develop people’s skills of wellbeing and resilience.Running since 2021 and there’s been some really positive feedback from participants who have completed this group, and their whanau....

Why do some kids melt down after school?

This term we have had many families looking for support for their tamariki and rangatahi  as they return to school,  change  schools or go to school for the first time. This time of transition can come with many challenges, and even more so this year as we continue to experience the impacts of covid on school life.  See blog post for resources on how to help your tamariki with transitions back to school. ~ Susi King, Te Whai Occupational Therapist...

Tips For Living Within A Budget

Helpful Tips to Keep Within Your Budget from Warkworth Wellsford Budget Service This is a quick snap shot of tips we have found our clients have used and they work well for them.  Groceries - Shop once a week with a list or less often if you can. Popping into the local Supermarket daily ends in impulse buys and adds dollars to your weekly spend. Plan meals for a week in advance and check the ingredients are either in the pantry or on the shopping list.Don’t shop when you are hungry and if...