“We believe in the strength of whānau, the power of connection, and the importance of culture. That’s Whānau Ora.”

Whānau Ora

Whānau Ora

“Strong Whānau,
Strong Communities”

What is Whānau Ora?

Whānau Ora is a service that supports whānau in the Kaikohe Region to take the lead in creating their own plans for a better future. We walk alongside you — helping you access the support, skills, and confidence to build strong, connected, and thriving whānau.

Our navigators work with whānau to strengthen wellbeing across every area of life — housing, health, education, relationships, and cultural identity. We believe whānau already hold the solutions; our role is to help unlock them.

How can Whānau Ora help you?

One-on-one and whānau-based support connecting to services and opportunities such as


Safe and stable Housing


Budgeting and Financial Help


Parenting and Family Supports


Health, Wellbeing and Mental Health


Culture, Identity and Connection

Ready to start your whānau journey?

Reach out today — let’s walk together toward a stronger, connected future.

Complete our registration form and someone will be in contact with you shortly. All whānau will then undergo a needs assessment to determine eligibility.

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Whānau ora Outcomes

Whānau Ora - a free, whānau-led service for Kaikohe families who want support with things like help finding safe and stable housing, finances, parenting, mental health and more. Empowering families to thrive.

Whānau Resilience

Strengthening capability, leadership and long term wellbeing

Connection to Culture and Identity

Affirming and enabling whanau to draw on their whakapapa, language, values and cultural strengths

Access to Services

Removing barriers and helping whānau to connect with the supports they need

Economic Participation

Empowering whānau to pursue education, training, employment and financial stability