Kaupapa Māori Mental Health and Addiction Service


Whaioro Trust is a Ngāti Raukawa ki Te Tonga Iwi-established Kaupapa Māori Provider of

Mental Health and Addiction services.

We are situated in both Palmerston North and Levin and cover the Horowhenua and Manawatū regions,

including Feilding through to Ōtaki.


We provide free services which offer:

  • Wellbeing and Vocational services for whānau
  • Gambling support
  • Health Coaching
  • Social Workers
  • Bars Practitioner
  • Alternative Education programme
  • Counselling services for rangatahi who are affected by alcohol and other drugs


Whaioro Trust is a kaupapa Māori mental health and addiction service.

Through sustained efforts in cultural revitalization, community empowerment, Rangahau, education, access, and equity, Whaioro Trust aims to create a future where whānau thrive in mental well-being and resilience.


We are part of an integral network of Iwi and Māori providers who work from Whānau Ora, whānau centered and strength-based approaches. All are part of the Te Waiora Collective, and Whaioro Trust is also a member of the Horowhenua Tū Tonu Mai alliance providing clinical respite.

Our Services


Mahi Tū Ora - Wellbeing & Vocational Support

Building confidence and preparing for work or training

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Rangatahi Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselling

Education and prevention

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Kaitiaki-a-whānau

Social Workers

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Te Ata Kura - Alternative Education

Holistic learning approach



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Kaiarahi-ā-Whānau

Bars Practitioner



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Kaiwhakapuaki Waiora

Health Coaches



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