Tu Wahine Trust

Tu Wahine Trust Tu Wahine Trust is a Kaupapa Maori service for Maori Women, Children and their Whanau dealing with violence and abuse, including sexual violence.

Mission Statement

Me Aro Koe ki te Hā o Hineahuone
Pay heed to the dignity of women

Working together as a Kaupapa Māori organisation to support wāhine Māori and whānau affected by sexual violence and family harm. Who are we...

Tu Wahine Trust provides specialist kaupapa Māori guided support for wāhine and their whānau affected by mahi tūkino - family violence/ sexual violence/abuse and related violence. We have been operating as a kaupapa Māori organisation for over 20yrs within the Waitemata District. Providing support for the community through the provision of Kōrero Āwhina (Counselling, Therapy and Support). Our core belief system - we believe that supporting whānau, to develop tools towards wellbeing, contributes significantly towards the elimination of mahi tūkino and family violence within whānau, hapū, iwi and broader communities. We are here to support you and your whānau towards a pathway of healing together. You have the answers within you ...

Nau mai haere mai!

Be gentle on yourself over this season. Find people who you can spend quiet moments with connecting and creating health...
06/01/2026

Be gentle on yourself over this season. Find people who you can spend quiet moments with connecting and creating healthy relationships.

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Kupu o te wiki xx
04/01/2026

Kupu o te wiki

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Breathe and Visualise: Sit in a quiet space, close your eyes, and visualise a korowai (cloak) woven by your tūpuna, wrap...
01/01/2026

Breathe and Visualise: Sit in a quiet space, close your eyes, and visualise a korowai (cloak) woven by your tūpuna, wrapping you with protection and strength.

Repeat the Affirmation: Speak them aloud or silently, letting their meaning sink into your mauri.

Ground the Strength: Place your hand on your chest or puku as a physical reminder of the strength that lives within you.

If you are a whānau member or friend who is supporting someone during this festive season it is important that we create...
30/12/2025

If you are a whānau member or friend who is supporting someone during this festive season it is important that we create safety plans for all different types of circumstances that may arise or cause concern.

These can include things like

Create safety words with trusted friends and family to use in family/friend gatherings

Establish what you will do if the safety words are used. i.e may need support to leave the situation/event

Create alternative plans with friends of family members so that you don’t attend gatherings where a perpetrator may be present

If you are a whānau member or friend who is supporting someone during this festive season it is important that we create...
23/12/2025

If you are a whānau member or friend who is supporting someone during this festive season it is important that we create safety plans for all different types of circumstances that may arise or cause concern.

These can include things like

Seek permission first as to whether they are comfortable for you to tell others within your circle and/or wider

Create safety words with them and trusted friends and family to use in family/friend gatherings

Establish what you will do if the safety words are used. i.e they may need support to leave the situation/event

Create alternative plans together so that you both don’t attend gatherings where a perpetrator may be present

During this festive season it is important that we create safety plans for all different types of circumstances that may...
16/12/2025

During this festive season it is important that we create safety plans for all different types of circumstances that may arise or cause concern.

These can include things like

Safety Words:
With a trusted friends or family establish safety words for use at gatherings.

Plan for Safety Words:
Agree on what actions you’ll take if a safety word is used, such as leaving the situation.

Make Alternative Plans:
Decide on alternative arrangements to avoid gatherings where a perpetrator may be present or where the environment might be unsafe.

Address

247 Edmonton Road, Te Atatu South
Auckland
0610

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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