Welcome to Poutini Waiora
Whakapiki te waiora o te whānau
Māori Health and Social Services
Welcome to Poutini Waiora - a Māori Health and Social Service provider that delivers holistic care to whānau across Te Tai o Poutini. Established 21 years ago, the service is primarily mobile with kaimahi visiting whānau in their homes or other appropriate settings across the West Coast.
About Poutini Waiora
Poutini Waiora is a Charitable Trust owned by Pōkeka Poutini Ngāi Tahu Ltd and governed by Poutini Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga. As mana whenua on Te Tai o Poutini, they represent Ngāti Waewae and Ngāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio.
Poutini Waiora is a Kaupapa Māori Health and Social Service Provider operating across Te Tai o Poutini (Kawatiri, Mawhera, Hokitika/Westland, South Westland). Our services are grounded in a ‘Whānau ora’ model of care, ensuring quality, profressionalism, and responsiveness.
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What we do
Community based nursing along with social services and counselling.
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Meet the Team
Learn more about the team at Poutini Waiora, their roles and contact details.
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How to Refer
If you think we are the organisation to help you please send us a referral.
Kā Pou Whenua
Kā Pou Whenua is a collaboration between Purapura Whetū, Poutini Waiora, He Waka Tapu, Te Whatu Ora’s Specialist Mental Health Services, Christchurch and West Coast Police and West Coast Health. Together we deliver a seamless, whānau-centered support experience for the Canterbury and West Coast regions.
