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NAU MAI HAERE MAI
Welcome to Tauawhi
Ahakoa no hea koe, Ahakoa ko wai koe, Ahakoa he aha te raru
Ka kitea e koe he awhina i koneiNo matter where you’re from, No matter who you are, No matter what the problem is
You’ll find support here
The Tauawhi Men’s Centre opened on the 2nd of July 2010 to provide a “one stop shop” specifically for men, who are often reluctant to ask for help. The vision for the Centre is to provide an obvious place for men to access help and contribute to positive change for men and their whānau.
We have trained and experienced staff members who offer free and confidential services. We work to acknowledge and protect mana tangata. This means that we will respect rights of choice, self determination and tino rangatiratanga.
These values inform our approach
Truth
Whakapono
Telling it how it is and was, the way you want to tell it, and an ability for staff to appreciate your reality
Mercy
Whakaaroha
A chance to change and an acknowledgment that this is a long term process
Forgiveness
Murunga hara
We are non-judgemental and are mindful that people are not their behaviour
Justice
Tika
Accountability in behaviour change is fully evidenced, recognised, and acknowledged by those who know (whānau)
Peace
Rangimarie
Can be found when the other elements have been fully worked through
Supporting men and their whānau
Our key services are counselling, social work, and programmes, and we also provide information or advice where needed.
Counselling
Our counsellor has experience in working with anger management, relationships, abuse, addictions, and depression, as well as grief and loss issues.Our approach is to work alongside you, so that you are better able to understand what is going on for you and to make your own decisions for your future.
We offer counselling to men individually.
Programmes & Group Work
We deliver Non Violence Programmes for Department of Corrections clients and Ministry of Justice Protection Order Respondents.
Tomorrows Men Today is an Innovative Youth Programme focussed on social wellbeing
We also hold an Open Men’s Group each Wednesday starting at 6.30pm. All Men are invited to come and listen and/or share.
Parenting
We deliver the Building Awesome Matua Programme as part of Breakthrough Parenting targeted specifically at fathers
Social Work & Navigation Support
We offer Social Work support for men and their whanau to overcome the challenges of creating a safe environment for their Tamariki, including navigation through the Family Violence Intervention Court.
Advocacy or Advice
Our team can assist, if you need help with any issues and challenges in dealing with services and agencies.
...and a place to talk to other men
Contact the Tauawhi Men’s Centre:
Contact us by using the online form, giving us a call, or come and visit us.
Phone
06 868 8278 or after hours 06 868 1399
Address
71 Peel Street (upstairs)
Gisborne, 4010
New Zealand
Hours
9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Contact the Tauawhi Men’s Centre by giving us a call, or come and visit us.
Phone 06 868 8278 or after hours 06 868 1399
Address
71 Peel Street (upstairs)
Gisborne, 4010
New Zealand
Hours
9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
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“It was extremely helpful for me – helped me navigate one of the most difficult times of my life.”
Family Works client
“Showed me tools to deal with life situations I’ve never known how to cope with. It’s helped me more than anything else I’ve ever done.”
Family Works client
“The non-violence programme helped me realise how much I needed to change my ways and to control my frustration. It’s also helped me bond more with my kids.”
Family Works client
“Great safety programme – learnt a lot about how to keep myself safe now and in the future. Recommend it to other women in a domestic violence relationship.”
