Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu

21/04/2026

Did you know we have a Poipoia Kaumātua / Elder Abuse service for those over 65 who are being impacted by abuse?

Poipoia Kaumātua provides support for elderly who have been impacted by any form of abuse that includes financial, physical, psychological (emotional) abuse.

If you, a whānau member, or a friend, has been impacted by elder abuse, please get in touch - we can help.

📍56 Main Street, Blenheim
📞0800 mātāwaka Or 577 9256
📧 kiaora@maataawaka.co.nz
💻 www.Maataa waka.co.nz

21/04/2026

20/04/2026

Maataa Waka is proud to share that we have received the gold standard for our SiteWise Accreditation ✨
Health & Safety is extremely important to us, so we are thrilled with this result. Ka pai tō mahi to our Health & Safety Manager, Shannon Manera, and all those who have been working hard behind the scenes to make sure we are a safe workplace.

17/04/2026

Following on from yesterday’s teams day reel -
a big congratulations to the Youth & Kaitūwhana team for winning the teams day cup!
Ka mau te wehi! 🥇🏆

15/04/2026

Reset & regulate with us ✨

Whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious, breathing is one of the best things you can do in the moment. This helps regulate our nervous systems and create a sense of calm.

Hā ki roto 🌱 breathe in
Hā ki waho 🌱 breathe out

14/04/2026

Kei te pouri te māramatanga e whiti ana ✨

Whānau If you’re going through a challenging time and need support, we are here 🌱

Come into the tari for a confidential kōrero, take a look at our website, or contact us on the details below to see how we can help.

📍56 Main Street, Blenheim
📞0800 Mātā Waka
📧kiaora@maataawaka.co.nz
💻www.maataawaka.co.nz

📸Artist unknown: Oriental Parade boat sheds, Wellington Waterfront. Quote by Martin Luther King Junior

13/04/2026

Our new kaimahi, Georgia, Junior, Josh, and Nate, have been busy the last couple of weeks in their induction training - here they are doing a PATH planning session with Neoma & Kat 👏

Tino pai tō mahi team 🙌

Path planning is a powerful goal setting tool we use with whānau to ascertain their hopes, dreams & aspirations, and creating an action plan to achieve them ✨

10/04/2026

With the rising cost of fuel, we’re all feeling the pinch 😣
here’s some tips that Consumer NZ have compiled to help keep us on the road longer between fills.

08/04/2026

Wāhine mā, free breast screening will be available for Wāhine Māori & Pacific Women aged 45-70 (as part of the age extension, Wāhine 74yrs are also eligible).

Spread the word - let your whānau, friends & co-workers know ✨

🗓️ Monday 4 May - Friday 15 May 2026
📍Ukaipō - Rangitāne Cultural Centre, 1 Fell Street, Grovetown, Wairau

BOOKINGS essential: Call or Text Kaye: 027 836 0017 or 0800 270 200

Please note the additional services offered are only available on Friday 8th & Saturday 9th May.

07/04/2026

Congratulations to these ātaahua wāhine who completed their Māna Wāhine programme, alongside Roka, Erica, and Whirimako.
Ka rawe wāhine ma! 💫✨

07/04/2026

Kia Ora e te iwi, Applications for this vacancy have been extended until 17 April 2026 ✨

We’re looking for a full time Whānau Centered Family Violence Support Kaimahi.
To learn more or to apply, click the link below
https://www.maataawaka.co.nz/vacancies