Heartland Services (Heartlands) were established in 2001 by MSD to support the delivery of government and non-government services in rural and isolated communities across Aotearoa. Heartlands aims to improve access to services for communities and provides an outreach service in areas where services might otherwise not be accessible. We are very excited to be bringing Heartlands to Mangawhai and the opportunity for our community to engage with services locally.
Please use the contact information below to learn more about the service or to make an appointment.
DROP IN CLINICS
Citizens Advice Bureau's Wellsford volunteers will be at Te Whai Community House every first and third Tuesday of the month from 10am – 12pm.
CAB's trained volunteers can provide free, confidential, independent information and advice. Be sure to pop in during the clinic hours to receive free advice and support on any issues that may be puzzling you.
Ember Employment is a leading Employment Service that supports those with mental health or addiction concerns to find and retain work. Ember Employment can help you with employment planning, resume writing, interview skills and much more. Their dedicated teams of mobile Employment Consultants cover from Orewa to Kaitaia. For more information please contact Robyn 0212164310,
Robyn.Maxwell@ember.org.nz
BY APPOINTMENT
IRD Tax Clinics are held on the first Thursday of the month and can provide help with child support, Working for Families Tax Credit, support for people who are new to business or being self employed, debt, filing returns and assistance navigating myIR.
To book an appointment please contact 027 220 0889, 09 431 3459 or info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
BY APPOINTMENT
Kaiārahi – Family Court Navigators aim to improve family justice outcomes for parents, whānau and tamariki by empowering families to make informed decisions on appropriate justice pathways and how to access them. They’ll also provide information about how to engage with the court for legal matters or how to access out-of-court services.
To book an appointment please contact 09 431 3459 or info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
WEEKLY PLAYGROUP
Free parent-led playgroup sessions for children 5 years and under held on Tuesdays from 9.00 - 12pm during term time.
Providing a fun, safe, inviting and connected environment for learning and play for all.
Please pop down on the day and chat with Ester or contact her on 09 431 3459,
wellbeing@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
MEMBERSHIP GROUP
Just like a book library, but for toys. Reduce the clutter, reuse the joy, and replay the fun! Join us in making sustainability a part of every playtime adventure.
Held twice a week, Wednesday and Saturday 9.30 - 11.30am during term time.
Pop in for a chat on the day or get in touch, mangatoylibrary@gmail.com, mangawhaitoylibrary.co.nz
MoneySmart offer FREE budget advice and mentoring to help you manage your money. Your trained adviser will help you create a plan to get out of debt, save money and start building a future for you and your family.
Referrals can be made through our Te Whai team by contacting 027 220 0889, 09 431 3459 or info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
SUPPORT GROUP
Parent to Parent Support Group for parents and whānau of disabled, neurodivergent and health-impaired family members. This group meets from 9.30 - 11.30am on the first Friday of the month.
For more information please contact our Te Whai team on 027 220 0889, 09 431 3459 or info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
BY APPOINTMENT
Whānau Āwhina Plunket is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest support service for the health and wellbeing of tamariki under-five and their whānau.
From March 2025, Plunket clinics will be held weekly on Wednesdays at Te Whai Community House.
To make an appointment please email NorthernRegionAdmin@plunket.org.nz or phone 0800 184 803
BY APPOINTMENT
Rainbow Youth work with young people, their whānau and their wider communities to provide safe and respectful support. We provide strengths-based peer support that considers hauora, resilience, cultural identities, and individual journeys.
Referrals can be made through our Te Whai team by contacting 027 220 0889, 09 431 3459 or info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
BY APPOINTMENT
Te Puna Hauora's Te Aka Matua is a Kaupapa Maori service based on traditional Māori systems of psychotherapy and wellness mythology.
Te Aka Matua promotes wellness to tangata suffering from low to moderate distress and anxiety, depression and trauma. The service provides support to the most vulnerable in our community.
Referrals can be made through our Te Whai team by contacting 027 220 0889, 09 431 3459 or info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
BY APPOINTMENT
Ministry of Social Development / Work and Income are available at Te Whai Community House by appointment only on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month. These appointments will enable our community to seek advice and support as well as how to access and navigate Work & Income products and services.
You will need to secure your appointment before the previous Wednesday, so please book now at info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz or 027 220 0889, 09 431 3459.
Further Advocacy and Support Services
Please view our Advocacy and Support document for a larger list of services and providers located within Te Tai Tokerau or across Aotearoa. View or download here
Contact us
Te Whai Community House: 09 431 3459 or text/phone 027 220 0889
Email: info@tewhaicommunitytrust.co.nz
Te Whai Community House
73 Moir Street
Mangawhai, New Zealand
Postal Address
36 Estuary Drive, Mangawhai Heads 0505
