Purapura Whetū

Purapura Whetū Kaupapa Māori Health, Mental Health and Social Services

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Purapura Whetū empowers people to reach their full potential through personal growth, positive mental health and wellbeing. As a kaupapa Māori provider, we combine clinical, cultural and community support into services that embrace the Māori view of wellbeing. By connecting you to the culture, traditions and values of our tupuna (ancestors), we help you achieve mental, physical and spiritual healt

h. Our dedicated team of counselors, community support workers and registered nurses work with tamariki (children), taiohi (teenagers), pakeke (adults) and whānau. We’re here to inspire you to get well, stay well, live well and reach for the stars and beyond

19/06/2026

Men's Health Week 2026! 💙

This week, we asked our tāne at Purapura Whetū what advice they would give to their younger selves.

What advice would you give your younger self? 👇

Kia ora e te whānau!Dallas and Mahlon from Te Huinga Kōtuku Service, are spending the next two days in Tāmaki Makaurau a...
16/06/2026

Kia ora e te whānau!

Dallas and Mahlon from Te Huinga Kōtuku Service, are spending the next two days in Tāmaki Makaurau at the International Gambling Conference 2026. They're joining people from Aotearoa and around the world who are working to prevent and minimise gambling harm.

Wishing them a rewarding couple of days of learning, whanaungatanga, and bringing back fresh ideas to share with the team. 🙌

Want to learn more about gambling harm prevention?
Te Huinga Kōtuku offers free education sessions for community groups, organisations, and whānau. If you'd like to arrange a private session for your group or community, get in touch with us to make a booking. 📧 [email protected]

To learn more about Te Huinga Kōtuku, visit: https://www.pw.maori.nz/te-huinga-kotuku/

Kia ora whānau! Join us as we come together to celebrate our refugee whānau for World Refugee Day.📅 Thursday, 25 June📍 H...
16/06/2026

Kia ora whānau! Join us as we come together to celebrate our refugee whānau for World Refugee Day.

📅 Thursday, 25 June
📍 Hagley College Auditorium
⏰ 9:30am – 2:00pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

15/06/2026

Kia ora whānau!

We’re hiring!

Are you passionate about walking alongside rangatahi as they take their next steps into adulthood? We’re looking for a Youth Worker to join the Ngā Maihi team and support this important kaupapa.

Ngā Maihi is a Rangatahi Supported Accommodation kaupapa in Ōtautahi, delivered in collaboration by Purapura Whetū Trust, Odyssey House Christchurch and Stepping Stone Trust.

This service supports rangatahi aged 16–21 who are transitioning from care and need safe, affordable housing, alongside the right support to build confidence, life skills, hauora, education and employment pathways, and a strong sense of belonging.

🕒 Full-time
📍 Ōtautahi | Christchurch
🔗 View the full job ad and apply via SEEK:
nz.seek.com/Purapura-Whetu-jobs/in-Christchurch-Central-Canterbury?jobId=92594980&type=standard

Nau mai, haere mai. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Kia ora whānau! Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Te Kauae kaimahi Huriana Russell is helping raise awarenes...
14/06/2026

Kia ora whānau! Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and Te Kauae kaimahi Huriana Russell is helping raise awareness of an issue that too often goes unseen.

Te Kauae is an elder support service here at Purapura whetū, designed to provide older people with a safe space to seek support and guidance.

Our kaumātua deserve to feel safe, respected, and heard. By recognising the signs of elder abuse, we can all play a part in protecting their wellbeing. Ngā mihi. 💜

To learn more about Te Kauae, visit: pw.maori.nz/te-kauae/

🎓✨ Congratulations to our six Purapura Whetū kaimahi who proudly graduated last weekend in Wellington with a Diploma in ...
11/06/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to our six Purapura Whetū kaimahi who proudly graduated last weekend in Wellington with a Diploma in Māori Public Health (Level 6), specialising in Addiction, Mental Health, Gambling and Gaming Harm.

This significant achievement reflects their dedication and commitment to improving hauora outcomes for whānau and communities across Aotearoa. While balancing full-time mahi, whānau responsibilities, and study commitments, they travelled throughout the motu to attend intensive wānanga and deepen their knowledge of kaupapa Māori approaches to health and wellbeing.

We are especially proud that this programme is the first of its kind to include a dedicated focus on Gambling and Gaming Harm, helping to strengthen the Māori Public Health workforce and respond to emerging challenges facing our communities.

Ngā mihi nui to Te Rau Ora, Poutiri Wellness Centre, the kaiako, facilitators, whānau, friends, and everyone who supported our graduates throughout this journey. 💙

Active Muslim Explorers hosted a special all-girls Art Day for tamariki 🎨Organised by Noraini from the Muslim Wellbeing ...
09/06/2026

Active Muslim Explorers hosted a special all-girls Art Day for tamariki 🎨

Organised by Noraini from the Muslim Wellbeing Team and facilitated by a Fine Arts student from the University of Canterbury, twelve young wāhine aged 10–12 spent the afternoon trying decoupage for the first time, layering colours, patterns, and images to create something uniquely their own.

A beautiful theme emerged throughout the day, with many of the girls choosing to create artwork inspired by their mums.

By the end of the session, each rangatahi had created something meaningful and full of heart. 💖

To find out more, visit: https://www.muslimwellbeing.maori.nz/

08/06/2026

We’re looking for a Practice Lead to join the Ngā Maihi kaupapa!

Ngā Maihi is a Rangatahi Supported Accommodation collaboration in Ōtautahi between Purapura Whetū Trust, Odyssey House Christchurch and Stepping Stone Trust.

This kaupapa supports rangatahi aged 16–21 who are transitioning from care and need safe, affordable housing alongside the right support to step confidently into adulthood.

We’re looking for someone passionate about walking alongside rangatahi, supporting their hauora, life skills, education, employment pathways and sense of belonging, while providing practice leadership and guidance to ensure high-quality support for our young people.

🕒 Full-time
🔗 Job ad available now on SEEK

If this sounds like you, Nau mai, haere mai! Apply via the link!
nz.seek.com/Purapura-Whetu-jobs/in-Christchurch-Central-Canterbury?jobId=92473799&type=standard

05/06/2026

This Samoan Language Week, we sat down with two of our kaimahi, Ben Lavea from Tū Manawa Ora and Mahlon Saumalu from Te Huinga Kōtuku, to kōrero about culture, identity and language. 🇼🇸

While their journeys with Gagana Samoa have looked different, both share a deep pride in who they are and where they come from.

During this Vaiaso o le Gagana Samoa, they're sharing what being Samoan means to them, the importance of staying connected to culture, and why it's never too late to embrace your language and identity. 🌟

We're excited to share this feature from Avenues magazine, highlighting the mahi of our Te Waharoa kaimahi, Jonny Waters...
04/06/2026

We're excited to share this feature from Avenues magazine, highlighting the mahi of our Te Waharoa kaimahi, Jonny Waters. 🎨

Jonny's involvement in Toi Ora (Art for Wellbeing) reflects the heart of Te Waharoa: creating opportunities for people to express themselves and contribute to their communities through creativity and wellbeing-focused initiatives.

Ka mau te wehi Jonny! 👏

Read the full article: https://www.avenues.net.nz/read-online

To check out more of the amazing mahi that Te Waharoa does, visit: https://www.tewaharoa.maori.nz/

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