Welcome to Poutini Waiora
Whakapiki te waiora o te whānau
Welcome to Poutini Waiora - a Māori Health and Social Service provider that delivers holistic care to whānau across Te Tai o Poutini. Established 21 years ago, the service is primarily mobile with kaimahi visiting whānau in their homes or other appropriate settings across the West Coast.
Māori Health and Social Services
About Poutini Waiora
Poutini Waiora is a Charitable Trust owned by Pōkeka Poutini Ngāi Tahu Ltd and governed by Poutini Ngāi Tahu Papatipu Rūnanga. As mana whenua on Te Tai o Poutini, they represent Ngāti Waewae and Ngāti Māhaki ki Makaawhio.
Poutini Waiora is a Kaupapa Māori Health and Social Service Provider operating across Te Tai o Poutini (Kawatiri, Mawhera, Hokitika/Westland, South Westland). Our services are grounded in a ‘Whānau ora’ model of care, ensuring quality, profressionalism, and responsiveness.
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What we do
Community based nursing along with social services and counselling.
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Meet the Team
Learn more about the team at Poutini Waiora, their roles and contact details.
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How to Refer
If you think we are the organisation to help you please send us a referral.
Kā Pou Whenua
Kā Pou Whenua is a collaboration between Purapura Whetū, Poutini Waiora, He Waka Tapu, Te Whatu Ora’s Specialist Mental Health Services, Christchurch and West Coast Police and West Coast Health. Together we deliver a seamless, whānau-centered support experience for the Canterbury and West Coast regions.


















