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Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu

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Maataa Waka Ki Te Tau Ihu

Maataa Waka is a hauora provider that supports whānau in Te Tau Ihu

0800 Mātā Waka | 0800 628 292

VISION | Tirohanga whakamua
“Kia manaaki ai te iwi” Let the people be cared for

MISSION | Uaratanga
“Ki te whakarato i nga taputapu e hangai ana ki te kaupapa Māori kia whakapakari ake i te whānau” To provide tools within a Kaupapa Māori framework which make a positive difference for whanau

09/10/2025

Kia ora e te iwi 🍎 we have an excess of apples & potatoes, so the pātaka is open this arvo, nau mai haere mai, help yourself ✨

08/10/2025

✨Mental Health Awareness Week
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✨TAKE NOTICE / ME ARO TONU✨
Taking notice is the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness is being present in the moment, paying attention, being aware of your surroundings, and re-filling your wairua 🌿
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Here are some ways to take notice today
🩵 Begin your day with a karakia to ground & uplift
🤍 Go for a walk or sit in nature - ha ki roto (breath in) ha ki waho (breath out), listen to your surroundings
🩷 Savour & share the small things or moments in your day that brought a smile to your face
💙 Practice gratitude - focus on the things you do have rather than the things you don’t. Write down 10 things you are grateful for
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For more info or resources head to the Mental Health Foundation mentalhealth.org.nz

07/10/2025

✨Mental Health Awareness Week
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✨BE ACTIVE / ME KORI TONU✨
Being active is not only important for our physical health, it’s also a powerful mood booster!
Moving our tinana can reduce stress & anxiety, improve our confidence, and give us energy ⚡️
Here are some ways you can get active today
🩵 Kanikani 💃🏻 grab your friends & whānau, put on your fav music, and get your boogie on!
🤍 Go for a nature walk 🌿 and get some fresh air & vitamin d ☀️
🩷 Organise a sports game with some mates or colleagues
💙 Try taking the stairs today 👊
For more info or resources visit the Mental Health Foundation at mentalhealth.org.nz

06/10/2025

✨ Mental Health Awareness Week
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✨GIVE/ TUKUA
Kindness, generosity and altruism (acts that benefit others) are all ways that we can give.
When we help others, it gives us purpose and a sense of belonging.
Being kind to others boosts not only our happiness, satisfaction and overall wellbeing, but also the recipient who receives our kindness.
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Here are some ways you can give today
🩵 Give a stranger a smile 🙂
🤍 Help out a friend with something they may need, such as mowing their lawn, making them some kai, or offering to watch their tamariki for the arvo
🩷 Let a car into the traffic in front of you 🚗
💙 Volunteer in the community or donate items you no longer need
For more info or resources, head to the Mental Health Foundation website mentalhealth.org.nz

06/10/2025

Nau mai, haere mai ki te whakanui i tēnei rā! It’s our 35th Anniversary and we are celebrating by having an opening day!
Join us for a free sausage sizzle, entertainment, and learn about what we offer here at Maataa Waka.
🌿
Save the date, we look forward to celebrating with you!

05/10/2025

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week ✨
Taking care of our hinengaro (mental & emotional wellbeing) is important!
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✨CONNECT/ ME WHAKAWHANAUNGA✨
Social connection is the ngākau /heart of our wellbeing. It gives us a sense of belonging through providing a sense of meaning, safety, support and purpose. It also weaves us together, making us feel seen, heard & understood.
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Here are some ways you can connect with others today
🩵Organise a potluck, bbq, dinner or shared lunch with your whānau, friends, or colleagues
🤍 Jump out of your comfort zone & attend a community group with like minded people
🩷 Join a local sports team
💙 Give someone a call that you haven’t spoken to in a while
For more resources head to the Mental Health Foundation at mentalhealth.org.nz

03/10/2025

Join us daily from 3-5pm next week ~ during Mental Health Awareness Week, at our ‘Paint a Shoe’ popup at the Quay (across from the Blenheim library).
Come on down - Paint a Shoe, Kōrero, Share your Journey and Connect. All Welcome!
We have plenty of old shoes to paint, donated by our wonderful community, or feel free to bring your own.
We look forward to seeing you ✨

02/10/2025

✨Our rangatahi have been busy this week in our E Tipu E Rea holiday programme! Ngā mihi nui to our incredible youth team who created a wonderful programme with some awesome hauora based activities for our rangatahi 🌿

30/09/2025

Do you know what your kids are really watching online?
shared the reality of what parents are facing in last nights episode (you can watch on ).
Our next *free* Cyber Safety training session for caregivers starts next Weds 8th Oct.
Content is split over 2 sessions.
Come along and learn tools to keep your kids safe online.
For more info or to Register - click the link in our bio 👇
www.maataawaka.co.nz/events/cyber-safety-event
Or contact us at kiaora@maataawaka.co.nz

30/09/2025

Our E Tipu E Rea Holiday Programme is on this week! Our rangatahi have been out white baiting today - fab day for it! ☀️

28/09/2025

Level Up! Senior students come along and get exam ready with us!
We’ll have chill spaces for study, delicious kai, games, tools for calming the mind, and more!
📍Marlborough Youth Trust
🗓️ Wednesday 15th October
🕦 From 4pm
Bring your mates! See ya there ✨

25/09/2025

Taiopenga is coming up on the 22nd October, so our kaimahi have been practicing! We have a couple new waiata in the mix 🎶👀
Who else will be performing?

Address

56-58 Main Street
Blenheim
7201

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6435779256

Website

http://www.maataawaka.co.nz/

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