Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu

Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu Maataa Waka is a hauora provider that supports whānau in Te Tau Ihu

0800 Mātā Waka | 0800 628 292

VISION | Tirohanga whakamua
“Kia manaaki ai te iwi” Let the people be cared for

MISSION | Uaratanga
“Ki te whakarato i nga taputapu e hangai ana ki te kaupapa Māori kia whakapakari ake i te whānau” To provide tools within a Kaupapa Māori framework which make a positive difference for whanau

It’s Gumboot Friday whānau! ✨This is a kaupapa close to our hearts - founded by mental health advocate Mike King, offeri...
06/11/2025

It’s Gumboot Friday whānau! ✨
This is a kaupapa close to our hearts - founded by mental health advocate Mike King, offering free and immediate counselling for our tamariki & rangatahi.

To access this service, head to gumbootfriday.org.nz/get-a-counsellor where you can choose a counsellor to work with - either in person, over the phone, or online.

If you’d like to donate towards this lifesaving kaupapa head to gumbootfriday.org.nz/donate, Or text BOOTS to 469 to donate $3. Every dollar counts ✨

If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, free call or text 1737 at anytime to talk with a trained counsellor.
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If you’d like support accessing these services or would like to come in for a confidential kōrero, come into the tari or give us a call on 0800 mātā waka.


It’s Movember! 🥸Movember brings awareness to Men’s Health - with a focus on the 3 biggest issues facing our tāne - menta...
05/11/2025

It’s Movember! 🥸
Movember brings awareness to Men’s Health - with a focus on the 3 biggest issues facing our tāne - mental health & su***de prevention, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer.
Stats show that tāne will die on average 4.5 years earlier than wāhine, and for largely preventable reasons.
If you or your friend/whānau member is unwell, please reach out for help or book in to see your GP.
If you would like to give us a call or come in for a confidential kōrero, we can go over how we can support you and go from there ✨
Come in and see us at 56 Main Street, Blenheim, or give us a call on 0800 Mātā Waka.
If you would like to make a donation to support research and men’s health projects, you can head to nz.movember.com

One of our rangatahi has been busy studying online for her learners licence, with the support of our amazing Rangatahi N...
05/11/2025

One of our rangatahi has been busy studying online for her learners licence, with the support of our amazing Rangatahi Navigator, Neoma.
🌿🌊With the seabreeze, sunshine and birds chirping, the beach can make a perfect setting for calming the mind and getting some study in ✨

Last week at the community gardens, Louise & Reuben supported the alternate education rangatahi to prepare the kumara pa...
04/11/2025

Last week at the community gardens, Louise & Reuben supported the alternate education rangatahi to prepare the kumara patch for planting, well done team 🍠🌿

Mōrena e te iwi, happy Marlborough Anniversary! The tari is closed today, see you all apōpō ✨Fun fact 🤓Marlborough Anniv...
02/11/2025

Mōrena e te iwi, happy Marlborough Anniversary! The tari is closed today, see you all apōpō ✨
Fun fact 🤓
Marlborough Anniversary day commemorates the establishment of the Marlborough province. Our region was separated from the Nelson region in 1859.
Enjoy your day whānau! 🌿

These amazing pieces of art from our ‘Paint a Shoe’ pop up, from Mental Health Awareness Week, are proudly displayed in ...
30/10/2025

These amazing pieces of art from our ‘Paint a Shoe’ pop up, from Mental Health Awareness Week, are proudly displayed in the main court yard at NMIT for the week! Take a wee peak if you’re going through campus ✨

✨Whānau Resilience Symposium 2025✨Last month on the 16-17 October, our Te Whakamana o te Whānau kaimahi, James Kauri, at...
29/10/2025

✨Whānau Resilience Symposium 2025✨

Last month on the 16-17 October, our Te Whakamana o te Whānau kaimahi, James Kauri, attended the Whānau Resilience Symposium, Held at Te Maruheruhe Cultural Centre in Auckland. This powerful wānanga brought together providers from across Aotearoa delivering the Whānau Resilience programme.

The kaupapa was clear: whānau-led healing grounded in key principles, strengthening resilience and addressing family violence.

💬 James shared of the Inspiring kōrero, waiata, laughter, and whakawhanaungatanga filling the space, affirming that whānau voice and whānau-led solutions are vital for the best outcomes.

Key speakers shared journeys of hope, connection, and truth—showcasing the transformative power of resilience and lived experience. From holding hope, healing through connection, and the journey of a disenfranchised warrior, provided a window into the depth of lived experience, the strength of whānau-led solutions, and the transformative power of truth and resilience.

🤝 Collaboration was central, with providers sharing approaches like wānanga, group programmes, and one-to-one support, united by shared kaupapa and collective values.

Together, we hold hope. Together, we heal. Together, we rise. 🌿

Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakanui i tēnei rā! It’s our 35th Anniversary coming up next month, and we are celebrating by ...
28/10/2025

Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakanui i tēnei rā! It’s our 35th Anniversary coming up next month, and we are celebrating by having an opening day!
Join us for a free sausage sizzle, entertainment, and learn about what we offer here at Maataa Waka.
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Save the date, we look forward to celebrating with you!

Happy Labour Day whānau ✨The Tari is closed today ~ see you all āpōpō👉 Fun fact 🤓Did you know that labour day commemorat...
26/10/2025

Happy Labour Day whānau ✨
The Tari is closed today ~ see you all āpōpō
👉 Fun fact 🤓
Did you know that labour day commemorates the country’s historic 8 hour working day?
It highlights the struggles of unions to achieve fair working conditions, which began in the 1840s.
Typically hours would range from 10-16hrs/day +,
6 days per week 😮‍💨

24/10/2025

Taiopenga 2025 ✨
Our medley..
🎶 Kotahi Aroha ~ Nei Te Aroha ~ Raumati
Kia mau te wehi team👏👏

Address

56-58 Main Street
Blenheim
7201

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6435779256

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