This section provides links to community groups, non-government organisations, and government directories that can support whānau with childcare, health, housing, food, and other needs across Aotearoa New Zealand.
Bay of Plenty – Te Runanga o Te Whānau, Whānau Ora Services
Provides support and services to those who whakapapa to Te Whānau-ā-Apanui. Includes community connector services and housing support. Based in Ōpōtiki.
Provides support to those who whakapapa to Ngāti Pikiao, including community connector services, advocacy, employment, and education. Based in Rotorua.
Provides support services, including community connector, financial mentors, advocacy, including support with engaging with WINZ, IRD, and Housing New Zealand, and foodbank. Services Mercury Bay and the Eastern Seaboard Community.
Waikato – South Waikato Pacific Islands Community Services Inc.
Provides services and support targeted at Pacific communities, though all people are welcome. Support includes community connector, food support, and health and well-being services.
A social and community service offering community connection, transport, OSCAR holiday programme, and foodbank. Services whānau from Whiritoa, Tairua, Pauanui, Hikuai, and all the surrounding areas of Whangamata.
Waikato – Coromandel Independent Living Trust and Coromandel Resource Centre
Provides a variety of services to address needs in Coromandel communities, including foodbank, financial mentoring, transport assistance, and digital connectivity.
Provides a range of support services to the West Auckland community and beyond, including food support, budgeting advice, housing assistance, and youth support.
