Mana o te Tangata Trust

Mana o te Tangata Trust We are a Kaupapa Maori Mental Health & Addiction Peer Support Service. We provide free, community support for all ages, ethnicities and cultures.

Te Puna Wai Safe Haven Cafe is an after hours safe space open to all. Friday 5pm-10pm, Saturday 3pm-10pm and Sunday 3pm-10pm

Kia ora e te whānauTe Puna Wai and Pou Arataki ServicesWe are honoured to be working alongside an incredible evaluation ...
26/03/2026

Kia ora e te whānau

Te Puna Wai and Pou Arataki Services

We are honoured to be working alongside an incredible evaluation team from AUT and Kārearea Institute for Change, supporting this kaupapa ngā mihi nui ki a koutou:

✨ Kym Hamilton – kaupapa Māori researcher and evaluator with extensive experience across iwi, community, and systems change
✨ Tula Brannelly – Associate Professor and mental health researcher, focused on lived experience and recovery
✨ Alex Walker – lived experience researcher and passionate advocate for peer support in Aotearoa

Together, they bring a depth of knowledge, lived experience, and a strong commitment to ensuring your voices are heard, valued, and reflected throughout this evaluation.

We are grateful for the mahi you are doing alongside us to strengthen our services for our people.

Platform Leadership Day 2026 – Together We Lead: Insights, Impact, Value – A Sound Investment building on the capability...
22/03/2026

Platform Leadership Day 2026 – Together We Lead: Insights, Impact, Value – A Sound Investment building on the capability of the MH&A NGO and Community Sector

A powerful day of insight and connection, bringing together leaders from across the mental health and addiction sector to explore innovation, partnerships, and the future of social investment. Grounded in real-world impact and collective experience, the event highlighted the critical role of NGOs and the opportunities ahead to strengthen outcomes for communities. Minister Doocey recognised the innovative mahi of Mana o te Tangata Trust, whose crisis café model Te Puna Wai is leading the way and now informing approaches being supported across the motu.

On Monday, the 2nd of March 2026, we proudly gathered as whānau for a mihi whakatau to formally welcome two outstanding ...
18/03/2026

On Monday, the 2nd of March 2026, we proudly gathered as whānau for a mihi whakatau to formally welcome two outstanding leaders to our organisation — Dr Andre McLachlan (Ngāti Apa, Muaūpoko), our new Clinical Director, and Vanessa Sayer (Ngāti Raukawa), our new Operations Manager.

It was a special and grounding moment for us all. A mihi whakatau is more than a welcome — it reflects our values, our tikanga, and our shared commitment to Where Mana Thrives, Communities Rise.

Dr Andre brings more than three decades of experience across mental health and addiction services, integrating kaupapa Māori healing approaches with clinical excellence to support whānau with complex needs. Vanessa joins us with extensive experience in frontline wellbeing services and operational leadership, strengthening our systems while ensuring our kaupapa Māori values remain at the centre of how we work.

Together, they strengthen our collective leadership and our ability to serve our communities with integrity, compassion, and vision.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt acknowledgement and gratitude to Te Rau Ora Team, and to Matua Manu and Whaea Di Kawana and whānau, for their awhi and support of Dr Andre during this important moment. Your presence and mana contributed greatly to the warmth and significance of the occasion.

Nau mai, haere mai Andre and Vanessa — we are honoured to have you walk alongside us on this journey.

On the18th of March we attended the Addiction Leadership Day: Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington 2026.It was a powerful day...
18/03/2026

On the18th of March we attended the Addiction Leadership Day: Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington 2026.

It was a powerful day of connection, insight, and shared commitment to improving outcomes for our communities. Highlights included discussions around addressing inequities in intervention services, shaping the messages leaders need to hear, and preparing for the opportunities and challenges of the upcoming election year.

It was great to be part of a collective working towards courage, connection, and meaningful change.

A few moments from our Strategic Consultation Hui held on Wednesday, 4th February at Orlando Country.Guided by our visio...
12/03/2026

A few moments from our Strategic Consultation Hui held on Wednesday, 4th February at Orlando Country.

Guided by our vision — “Where Mana Thrives, Communities Rise” — our team came together for a day of meaningful kōrero, reflection, and shared whakaaro about the future of Mana o te Tangata Trust.

These photos capture some of the powerful conversations, connection, and collaboration that took place throughout the day. Our kaimahi brought their lived experience, honesty, and deep commitment to the kaupapa, helping shape the path forward for the mahi we do alongside whānau and community.

Ngā mihi nui to our amazing team for showing up with openness, courage, and heart. The strength of our kaupapa comes from the people who carry it every day.

A special thank you to the wonderful hosts, Sarah & Angus Lourie, at Orlando Country for your warm hospitality and for providing such a welcoming space for our hui.

Together we continue to strengthen our mahi so that mana can thrive and communities can rise.

12/03/2026

On 28 February, our Mana O Te Tangata Horowhenua team joined other social and health providers in Hanana (Shannon) to connect with the community and listen to what supports are needed to help whānau thrive.
It was an amazing day — especially seeing our rangatahi step up and lead the way, sharing their voices, ideas, and energy.
Check out the video below capturing this special moment.
“Where mana thrives, communities rise.”

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Meri Kirihimete from the Te Puna Wai Team🎄Last night we celebrated with our tangata by having a Christmas kai. We would ...
28/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete from the Te Puna Wai Team🎄
Last night we celebrated with our tangata by having a Christmas kai. We would like to acknowledge Alyssa and her mama for their massive mahi in cooking and making the kai for this night which was appreciated by all ✨️

On Friday the 12th of December Mana o te Tangata were able to celebrate and share in the festivities alongside our amazi...
19/12/2025

On Friday the 12th of December Mana o te Tangata were able to celebrate and share in the festivities alongside our amazing tangata at Bunnythorpe Community centre. Games, kai, prizes and a lot of laughter was had by all. We would like to give a special mention to Steve's Tire Service, BHB Academy, Q Variety Store Levin, The Levin Warehouse, Mad Butcher, T-Market fresh, Mana Wahine Roopu, Humphries Construction and Bunnythorpe Community Centre for their donations and contributions which helped make our day successful and unforgettable.

Meri Kirihimete from Mana o te Tangata Trust!Thank you to our amazing community for your strength, connection, and aroha...
18/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete from Mana o te Tangata Trust!
Thank you to our amazing community for your strength, connection, and aroha this year.

We’re grateful for every whānau we walk alongside and everyone who supports our mahi.

Wishing you all a safe, joyful, and peaceful holiday season.

Nga mihi Mana o te Tangata Trust.

Te Puna Wai will remain open over the Christmas break with the exception of public holidays, Friday the 26th of December and Friday the 2nd of January.

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601 Featherston Street, Roslyn
Palmerston North
4414

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 10pm
Saturday 3pm - 10pm
Sunday 3pm - 10pm

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+6463585444

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