OUR VISION: A CONNECTED, POSITIVE, CONTRIBUTING COMMUNITY
BETTER TOGETHER
BUILDING FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
Our financial mentor, Lyn, will take into account the complexity of people's needs and provide you with more than just budget advice.

TEMPORARY
HOUSING
Our Housing Support person, Rosie, oversees 7 temporary accommodation units and keeps a Waiting List for housing needs.

COMMUNITY
FOODBANK
Te Whare Putea Charitable Trust coordinate a Community Foodbank to help local families in times of need. Making sure there is always food on the table.

MIGRANT
SERVICES
Te Whare Putea provides a safe, welcoming environment for migrants and people new to Kaikōura to access information, local services and assistance.

HELPING PEOPLE
“We have been helping people in the Kaikōura community since 1987. We can assist and advise on almost anything – If we can’t help we’ll find someone who can.”
Te Whare Putea gives information and advice on a range of social service issues to the Kaikōura community. Building Financial Capability, advocacy, family support, community foodbank, guidance and education in a safe, nurturing environment.
CONTACT US
Find Us:
3 / 78 Beach Road, Kaikōura 7300 NZ
Email:
Tel: 03 319 7243
Our Team:
Barbara Timms - Manager | Ph 027 333 4480
Lyn Kirton - Financial Mentor | Ph 027 333 2200
Rosie Clemett - Food Bank & Migrant Services Coordinator/Housing Support | Ph 027 248 9344