OUR VISION: A THRIVING & NURTURED COMMUNITY
BETTER TOGETHER
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.
INFORMATION, ADVICE & ADVOCACY SERVICE
Te Whare Putea provides information and sound advice on a wide range of topics, as well as an Advocacy Service for people in the community.
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CONTACT US
Our Team:
Barbara Timms - Manager
Mobile: 027 333 4480
Lyn Kirton - Financial Mentor
Mobile: 027 333 2200
Rosie Clemett - Food Bank & Housing Support
Mobile: 027 248 9344
Colleen Cowan-Lee - Community Social Worker
Mobile: 027 230 7277
Kapri Martin - Heartland Services Co-ordinator
Mobile: 027 268 0052
COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
If you are unhappy about services provided by Te Whare Putea or the way staff are handling you or your case you can complain to management. Click on the link below for more details.
SEND US YOUR CLIENT FEEBACK
Please take a few minutes to give us some feedback on your experience with Te Whare Putea.
We can only make our best effort to improve services if we know what you really think.
Click on the link below to fill in our online Feedback Form.