Whaiora Services

16/03/2026

A HUGE congratulations to Willow. She is the youngest Counsellor on our team and received the Student Excellence Award at Te Pu Wananga O Anamata over the weekend. What a moment to be proud of!!! Your dedication, perseverance, and genuine heart for helping others have truly paid off.

At such a young age, you have already shown so much wisdom, compassion, and strength beyond your years. Watching you grow into the counsellor you are today has been so inspiring, and this achievement is a beautiful reflection of the passion and commitment you carry.

We are so incredibly proud of you Willow. The future is bright, and there is no doubt that you will touch and transform many lives through the mahi you do.

This is only the beginning of something truly special. 🌟💛
Congratulations!!!!
Willow, we are so sooooo proud of you and lucky to have you here at Whaiora Services. 🌼🌼🌼🌼🌼

WHĀIA TE ITI KAHURANGI, KI TE TŪOHU KOE, ME HE MAUNGA TEITEI

04/03/2026

A year ago today we opened the doors of Te Kōmata o te Rangi. This week we shared stories of strength and hope supported by our friends at Tauawhi Mens Centre and Hikitia Tane Ora
If you or someone you know needs support give us a call on 06 867 9967

Vid credit Toni Akana🙏🏽🫰🏽

21/02/2026

Tihei wa mauri ora rangatahi ma👏🏽👏🏽

“Within the marae gates, one conversation comes up time and time again: What should we do about sexual abusers, including paedophiles and intimate partner abusers, who want to speak on the paepae tapu?” — Te Aniwaniwa Paterson.
🔗 https://shorturl.at/lXH0w

29/01/2026

Whanaungatanga is only everything….. A big mihi to Shama Ethnic Women's Trust from Kirikiriroa / Hamilton, for coming in and putting some faces to the service that supports ethnic women throughout Aotearoa.

If you or someone you know needs support please head over and check out their page and/or give them a call 07 843 3810 or email info@shama.org.nz

www.shama.org.nz

05/01/2026

Whaiora Services are back and we're looking forward to 2026. We are your local counselling service in Gisborne. We offer:

Unlimited counselling sessions

Free counselling

Specialised SV services

24/7 Crisis line

Easy referrals/self-referrals

No judgement

Experienced registered counsellors

If you need someone to talk to, please contact us, we're here to help.

Ph: 06 8679967

Email: admin@whaiora.maori.nz

141 Bright St, Gisborne

18/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete & Happy New Year from us 🎄✨
Wishing you all a beautiful summer break!

Our doors close Fri 19th December, and back on deck from Monday 5 January 2026. Our 24/7 Sexual Harm Crisis line remains open throughout the holiday season 24/7 just call 06 867 9967 and you will be transferred to our on call Crisis Counsellor.

Be safe, stay together and remember
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!

Noho ora mai from our hearts to yours

03/12/2025

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/gisborne-herald/news/whaiora-services-hosts-first-kauae-korero-to-honour-women/T3JCPUK6R5CD7KCQ3MCTNIUGAA/

Ko te whaea te takere o te waka - Mothers are like the hull of the canoe, they keep the family together

Mauri Ora!!!

More than 100 people gathered in Tairāwhiti for the inaugural event.

24/11/2025

Kauae Kōrero - Celebrating wahine in our community.
What an amazing night, lots of rich kōrero, whakapapa, tears and waiata.
We celebrated 3 wahine toa who serve our community in a number of different roles. Each of them don't do it for the recognition but they do it because it needs to be done and because they are changing the course for themselves, their tamariki and mokopuna.

Me aro koe ki te hā o Hine-ahu-one
Pay heed to the dignity and power of women.
Thank you Photography by Munokoa Ngarimu for capturing these unforgettable moments
Mauri Ora

14/10/2025

FREE EVENT you do not want to miss this…. Get yr ticket @ Whaiora Services, 141 Bright St, Turanganui a Kiwa
RSVP to admin@whaiora.maori.nz

30/09/2025

Karakia/Waiata Whaiora this morning was pumping!!! Nga mihi for bringing the energy and a welcome to Te Whatu Ora & Oranga Tamariki

25/09/2025

Sometimes our lives are so busy, so complicated, so stressful.

We want to help you create and live a life of peace.

Contact Whaiora Services to start your journey toward a peace filled life.

Phone: 06 8679967
email: admin@whaiora.maori.nz
Walk in: 141 Bright St, Gisborne