Purapura Whetū

12/01/2026

Kia ora Whānau!
A reminder to check out the below 😊🌟

07/01/2026

Kia ora koutou🌟
A Reminder post about the below

Te Waharoa groups will pause over the school break and return for Term 1 2026. Four groups will run during school hours from 26 January to 2 March, supporting learning, wellbeing, and connection for both rangatahi and adults.

Our groups provide a safe and supportive space to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and connect with others in meaningful ways.

Referrals are open now at https://www.tewaharoa.maori.nz or by scanning the QR code.

Ngā mihi nui,
Te Waharoa Team✌😎

05/01/2026

On 11 December, our kaumātua and whaiora came together for a joyful end of year Christmas celebration, supported by Purapura Whetū and Dementia Canterbury

The day was filled with waiata, kōrero, creativity, games, and plenty of laughter, all topped off with a beautiful hāngi. It was a space of connection, inclusion, and wellbeing, where everyone could simply enjoy being together.

A special way to close the year, celebrating our kaumātua and the joy they bring to our community. 🫶🥰

31/12/2025

Kia ora Whānau!
Super exciting info below, check it out 😊🌟

29/12/2025

A Recap of our Hui-a-Raumati event, showcasing all the goodies 🫶😎

24/12/2025

Kia ora e te whānau 🎄☀

We wish everyone a safe and happy Kirihimete. Whether or not this season is one you celebrate, we hope it offers space for rest, reflection, and meaningful time with whānau and friends.

Thank you to all who have journeyed alongside us at Purapura Whetū throughout this year. We are grateful for the connection, support, and shared moments along the way. May the year ahead be bright and filled with wellbeing, aroha, and many good memories. 🫶

22/12/2025

Kia ora koutou🌟
Happy holidays to you and your whānau.

Te Waharoa groups will pause over the school break and return for Term 1 2026. Four groups will run during school hours from 26 January to 2 March, supporting learning, wellbeing, and connection for both rangatahi and adults.

Our groups provide a safe and supportive space to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and connect with others in meaningful ways.

Referrals are open now at https://www.tewaharoa.maori.nz or by scanning the QR code.

Ngā mihi nui,
Te Waharoa Team✌😎

18/12/2025

Purapura Whetū Kaimahi answer the question " What does Hui-a-Raumati mean to you?" ✌😎

16/12/2025

HUI A RAUMATI 2025 💛✌

What a special way to spend a summer afternoon together. The sun was shining, the smiles were plenty, and the space was filled with aroha and connection. Purapura Whetū are incredibly proud of our whaiora and the dedication they show in their wellbeing journeys. This hui was our way of taking a moment to acknowledge those efforts and celebrate the milestones reached along the way.

It was a day for whānau to slow down, enjoy the warmth of the sun, share kai, and get involved in the activities on offer. The atmosphere was relaxed, uplifting, and full of good energy from start to finish.

Huge appreciation to our kaimahi whose planning, care, and hard mahi brought the day together so beautifully. Thank you also to our food vendors for keeping up with a busy crowd, and to our performers who added fun, movement, and entertainment throughout the afternoon.

Ngā mihi to for opening their doors and providing such a supportive and welcoming space. Working together made it possible to create a day that truly reflected our kaupapa.

Sending everyone warm wishes for a safe, happy, and restful Raumati ☀️

10/12/2025

A snapshot of Affirm, where whānau, creativity, and community connection were at the heart of the day 💛🌻

09/12/2025

🧡Affirm is always a whānau favourite, and Purapura Whetū are proud to support this important kaupapa.

The day was filled with whakawhanaungatanga, with our space buzzing as tamariki lined up to take part in art activities, whānau gathered for kōrero, and our nurses offered free immunisations.

With kai shared, music and performances bringing the energy, and services coming together, it was a beautiful day of connection, care, and giving back to the community. ✌🫂

28/11/2025

Kia ora whānau! Watch this space💜

North Canterbury residents appear to be supportive of a private residential recovery home for women opening nearby, despite concerns about the consenting process.