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Drug & alcohol treatment centre grounded in a therapeutic whānau model. Guided by aroha, lived experience, and clinical expertise.

A rural retreat where manaaki leads and lives change. admin@reddoorrecovery.co.nz
www.reddoorrecovery.co.nz

29/05/2026

Five years clean & sober! — five years of choosing light over darkness, healing over hurt, and purpose over the pain.

Blain Collinge walks with a strength shaped by everything he has survived.

As co‑leader of Red Door Recovery, he guides others through the same waters he once fought to stay afloat in. As a fiancé to Justine Hamill, father to his 8 year old daughter, and step‑father to 3 grown children, he leads with presence, strength, and love. As a kaimoana gatherer, he stays grounded in the whenua and moana that keep him steady.

Blain is a reminder that recovery isn’t a moment — it’s a daily choice. And he chooses it with courage, faith, and heart.

We are endlessly proud of the man he is, the legacy he’s building and the hope & inspiration he provides our tāngata whaiora that transformation - although not easy, is definitely possible. Congratulations Blain ✨

25/05/2026

Together in Recovery, Together in Purpose ❤️

When you step through the Red Door, you aren’t just entering a facility — you’re joining a community grounded in lived experience, deep compassion, and the unwavering belief that recovery is possible for every single person who walks through.

We are Blain and Justine, the co-leaders of Red Door Recovery. For us, this mahi isn’t just a career; it’s our life. As a couple, we live recovery every day — staying clean and sober through all the ups, downs, storms, and celebrations that life brings. That commitment is what allows us to show up with aroha as better parents, better friends, better leaders, and better humans.

Eleven years ago, Blain’s parents opened Red Door with a simple but powerful intention: to create a place where people could find their way back to themselves. Today, we are honoured to carry that legacy forward, pouring our hearts and souls into keeping that door open for anyone ready to step into healing.

What We Believe:

Recovery is possible for everyone. No matter your starting point, there is always hope.

Healing isn’t linear. There are twists, turns, setbacks, and breakthroughs — and all of it is part of the journey.

Connection is the cure. True healing happens in community, surrounded by understanding, compassion, and whānau.

Our evidence-based, holistic programmes meet you exactly where you are — blending professional expertise with the raw, real understanding that only lived experience can offer.

This work gives us purpose. It is a privilege to walk alongside our clients and their whānau as they navigate their own unique paths home to themselves.

If you or someone you love is ready to take that next step, we are here. Our door is open, always.

👉 Learn more about our programmes or reach out:

admin@reddoorrecovery.co.nz
www.reddoorrecovery.co.nz

22/05/2026

As we close out this week, I’m reminded again what the kaupapa of Red Door truly is.

Therapeutic whānau is more than a programme model — it’s an Indigenous way of healing. Across Māori, Samoan, Native American and many First Peoples cultures, those who were hurting were never cast out. They were brought closer.

That is the heart of Red Door Recovery.

We do not discard people at their lowest. We surround them with aroha, accountability, and connection until they can stand again. Because healing happens through relationship, not isolation.

This week reminded me why Red Door is different. We are not just a service or a programme.

We are a therapeutic whānau — Indigenous-informed, heart-led, and built on the belief that no one should be left outside the fire.

Indigenous wisdom is the answer to our freedom.

Mauri ora whānau, Mauri aroha.

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21/05/2026

✨ Duncan appreciation post ✨

At Red Door, recovery is not just about healing — it’s about rediscovering purpose, building confidence, and becoming part of something bigger than yourself. 🌿

We wanted to give a special shoutout to Duncan, who alongside doing the programme himself, has become an incredible presence around the whare. From groundskeeping and maintenance to helping out wherever needed, he brings patience, care and consistency into everything he does. 🛠️❤️

What has really stood out lately is the way Duncan has been supporting and teaching one of our youngest female clients how to safely use equipment and get involved in practical mahi around the property. He takes the time to guide properly, encourage confidence, and make sure she always feels safe and supported while learning.

This is what purpose can look like in recovery — showing up for yourself while also helping others grow along the way. These everyday moments of encouragement, responsibility and connection are a huge part of rebuilding confidence and creating lasting change. 💫

We are incredibly proud of Duncan and the positive impact he continues to have around Red Door every single day.

16/05/2026

Red Door isn’t just about recovery — it’s about remembering who we are.

Because healing isn’t only about getting clean… it’s about re-learning life, reconnecting to the whenua and moana, and discovering what keeps us grounded enough to stay clean.

Today, Blain took Braeden — who once walked through our programme and now stands proud as our chef — into the moana. Through karakia, connection, and courage, they entered the water together to gather kaimoana.

This is what recovery can look like:
Passing on knowledge.
Building confidence.
Finding peace in culture.
Learning that healing can live in the ocean, in purpose, and in the simple act of providing kai.

From surviving… to teaching.
From pain… to purpose.

That’s the power of real recovery. 🌊🤍

If you or someone you love needs support, we’re here.
📧 admin@reddoorrecovery.co.nz

13/05/2026

Every recovery journey carries its own story — and behind every story is courage, growth, and the power to choose something different.

We recently sat down with Narnea, one of our incredible 21-year-old wahine, and asked her 4 honest questions:

✨ What was your first day at Red Door like?
✨ What has your journey been like as a 21-year-old wahine?
✨ Do you have any regrets about getting sober?
✨ Fast forward 7 months… how are you today?

Her answers are a powerful reminder that recovery is not about losing who you are — it is about reclaiming yourself, finding your strength, and creating a future you can be proud of.

This is another chapter in our series of real voices, real experiences, and real hope — because healing looks different for everyone, but no one walks it alone. 🤍

Narnea, we are so proud of the strength, honesty, and resilience you continue to show every day.
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12/05/2026

✨ Nau mai, haere mai. ✨

We are so excited to finally pull back the curtain on the beautiful new rooms in our newly renovated wing at the Red Door Whare. 🏠❤️

This expansion—complete with a brand-new bathroom and laundry—has been transformed with immense aroha and manaakitanga. Every detail, right down to the little welcome packs, has been designed to reflect the dignity and care our tangata whaiora deserve. 🌿

What makes this transformation even more special is the hands that guided it. A massive thank you to our Kaitiaki Whare, Shayne, and his assistant Kaiāwhina Kaitiaki Whare, Narnea.

Both Shayne and Narnea are long-term members of our Red Door whānau. While they continue their own treatment journeys, they are now stepping into Mahi Aroha—contributing their time and hearts to the care and creation of our collective home.

This transition is all about finding purpose. At Red Door, we love facilitating this kind of progression for our long-term clients; it’s a beautiful way to balance ongoing healing with a meaningful role within the whare.

We are so proud of the mahi Shayne and Narnea have put into making these spaces feel truly special. 💫

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11/05/2026

From garden to table 🌱

There’s something powerful about growing, harvesting, and sharing our own kai. Every leaf picked is a reminder that growth takes time, patience, and care.

Proud to be utilising our organic garden and turning hard work into healthy meals for the whare.

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