* * * WE ARE CLOSED * * *
* * * We will open again on Monday 12 January 2026 * * *
* In an emergency please contact 111 or Emergency Mental Health Services on 0800 46 78 46.
* For free health advice call Healthline on 0800 611 116
* Ka Ora is a free service for rural areas. Call 0800 2 KA ORA or 0800 252 672 (charges may apply for GP advice).
* For Mental health and wellbeing Free call or text 1737 for support. * Youthline: 0800 376 633, free text 234, or email talk@youthline.co.nz.
* Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) * Visit Are You OK? www.areyouok.org.nz
If you think you have measles, stay home, and call Healthline on 0800 611 116 or your usual healthcare provider. If you were at a location of interest, monitor for symptoms, and check that your immunisations are up to date.
Uruuruwhenua Hauora
Whānau Wellbeing Centre
ABOUT US
We work alongside whānau and the wider community to ensure Health and Social Services are accessible and tailored to meet the needs of whānau so that good health and wellbeing is achieved.
We have a team here at Uruuruwhenua Hauora who bring all different skills and experience to help guide you.
Uruuruwhenua Hauora approach wellbeing with a holistic view and aim to provide wrap-around support for Whānau (families) in the Central Lakes region. We have offices in Alexandra and Tāhuna.
Using the Māori model of wellbeing, Te Whare Tapa Wha, we support Whānau to strengthen all four pillars of wellbeing.
Uruuruwhenua Hauora take referrals from other agencies, self-referrals, and as part of court processes or Family Group Conference (FGC) out-comes.
Although, we have a Māori focus, we welcome referrals for all ethnicities.
