Whanau Ora: My Life Is Back On Track
Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust has supported me to change my drinking habit and get my life back on track. Drinking had become a huge part of my life […]
Read MoreTui Ora Programmes: Cindy and Jordon
Invercargill woman Cindy has recently completed Taputapu Mātua (Parenting Programme) and, together with friend Jordon, Te Rourou Pai Oranga (Nutrition Programme).They discuss their experiences: Cindy: I lost my four children […]
Read MoreWhanau Ora: Patrick Hutana
Homeless, living in my car, begging and borrowing became my way of life until Nga Kete and the Australian Chinchilla Community Centre stepped in and turned it all around. Four […]
Read MoreTe Whare Mahana: Occupants Stories
What is Te Whare Mahana? Te Whare Mahana, run by Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust, is a stable, safe and supportive living environment for Rangatahi transitioning out of care […]
Read MoreMahana Southern Maori Mental Health & Addiction: Hunter Chisholm
Two-week long “benders” became a normal part of my life but I started sabotaging everything else. Nga Kete supported me to stop drinking and I have been alcohol-free for just […]
Read MoreSouthern Stop Smoking Service: Trevor Leigh
I’ve been smoking heavily for 45 years desperately wanting to give up but not knowing how. But recently with the support of the Southern Stop Smoking Service, a change in […]
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