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Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust

Connecting Whanau with Resources, Ideas and Energy for Wellbeing and Independence.

Resources

We offer a range of different resources to help you and your whanau.

Ideas & Energy

With 25 years of service delivery in Southland and more than 100 staff, we have a wealth of knowledge ready to share and teach. 
We offer a wide range of health and social services, many of which are provided at low or no cost. These services include:
Mental Health & Addiction Counselling
Restorative Justice
Navigational Support
He Puna Waiora Wellness Centre
Stop Smoking Support
Bluff Community Medical Centre (offering low-cost access to doctor services)

Walking alongside whānau

NKMP is an organisation with energy, zest and resources that can support a person on their journey and empower them to succeed with planning, access, navigation and advocacy.
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Latest News

There is a lot going on at NKMP, stay up-to-date and read through our news.
December 15, 2025
Kia Marutau - Disposing of Needles Safely
Ngā Kete Mātauranga Pounamu is working to raise awareness around the safe disposal of used needles to help keep our community, properties, and public spaces safe. As the Southern provider […]
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December 15, 2025
Whāia te iti kahurangi: Taking Flight (The S.O.A.R. Programme)
SOAR Securing Our Aspirational Realities is a programme aimed to better understand and grow awareness and knowledge around working alongside whānau with disabilities. Driven by lived experience, compassion, and a […]
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December 15, 2025
Aronui Art Therapy - Finding Healing Through Creativity
(Pictured: members of the Aronui Art Therapy group) For Hiwa-i-te-rangi counsellor Sam Glen, art and music have always been more than hobbies, they’ve been lifelines. He remembers his teenage years, […]
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December 15, 2025
Bringing Hope to Fiji
“We can’t fix the meth crisis in Fiji or stop human trafficking overnight. But we can go. We can love the people. We can bring hope. And that matters.”-Desmond Olson […]
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December 15, 2025
Kaumātua Terry King: Determined, Humble and Still Chasing New Goals at 84
Ngā Kete board member Terry King, 84, MNZM, JP, is the definition of resilience. After surviving a heart attack, cancer, and paralysis (all within consecutive years) Terry travelled to Canberra […]
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December 12, 2025
Te Pae Oranga (Iwi Community Panels) end-of-year hui
This week our Te Pae Oranga (Iwi Community Panels) team gathered for our end-of-year hui. It was a wonderful day of connection, reflections, presentations, and shared kai. A huge shout […]
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December 12, 2025
Season’s Greetings to Our Bluff Community
With the upcoming departure of Dr Vicky Bickford, we understand there may be concerns regarding appointments and ongoing care. Please be reassured that arrangements are in place to ensure continuity […]
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December 12, 2025
Meri Kirihimete
Meri Kirihimete e te whānau!! We had our Kori Kori Tīnana raua ko Taurite Tū Kirihimete break up for 2025 this week It was a day filled with plenty of […]
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December 12, 2025
Awhetia exhibition
Taurite Tū & Kori Kori Tīnana at Mīharo! Rawe day with our Kaumātua at Mīharo as they took in Awhetia exhibition by senior artists Te Rautini & Harete. Our rōpu […]
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