WHAKAORANGA – Whānau Recovery Hub
Inspiring hope and freedom from addiction
Providing tikanga-based, clinical, bespoke education to enhance the mana and connection of whaiora. Started in 2020 by a young Māori wahine with lived experience, we combine kaupapa Māori approaches with clinical expertise
Our Services
AOD Counseling
Our qualified AOD clinicians provide one-on-one and group counselling sessions that blend evidence-based therapeutic approaches with kaupapa Māori principles. These sessions help whaiora understand their addiction, develop coping strategies, and build emotional resilience on their recovery journey.
Peer Support
Our peer support workers bring powerful lived experience to guide whaiora through recovery, offering practical advice, emotional support, and hope based on their own transformation journeys. This peer-to-peer approach creates authentic connections and demonstrates that lasting recovery is achievable.
Treatment Referral Pathways
We work closely with a network of trusted partners including Corrections, Ministry of Justice, healthcare providers, and community services to ensure seamless referrals and wraparound support. These established pathways help whaiora access the right level of care at the right time, from crisis intervention to long-term recovery support.
Therapeutic Housing
We developed a partnership with Freedom Whare Ltd to provide AOD focused therapeutic housing for whaiora engaged in our programs. This collaboration ensures access to safe, stable, and recovery-focused accommodation, giving whaiora a secure base to focus on healing.
OUR PROGRAMMES
Kaupapa Māori Recovery Programmes That Transform Lives
Our programmes provide kaupapa Māori education and support for Mental Health and Addiction (AOD), based on our core values: Tino Rangatiratanga, Wairuatanga, Tikanga, Manaakitanga, and Whanaungatanga. We use clinical and tikanga-based methods to design safe, bespoke learning spaces where whaiora may re-establish their identity, develop resilience, and start their journey to addiction recovery.
crisis support
Need Help Right Now?
If you’re in immediate crisis, contact emergency services first. For recovery support and guidance, we’re here to help with culturally grounded, professional care.
Emergency Crisis Lines
Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (24/7)
Crisis Text: Text 4202 (24/7)
Location & Hours
135 Broadway, Kaikohe
Office hours: Mon – Fri 10am – 3pm
WOW Hub Support
Phone: 09 401-0975 (office hours)
email: info@wowhub.co.nz
Additional Support
Facebook: WOW Hub Recovery
Whānau welcome for support
REAL TRANSFORMATION
Recovery today. Healing tomorrow. Hope for whānau.
Our whaiora shift from survival mode to living with purpose
“Every journey is different — but the transformation is real. Our kaupapa works because it meets people where they’re at, and helps them rise.”
OUR POU – OUR VALUES
What Guides Our Kaupapa
Our programs are grounded in five core values that guide everything we do. These pou provide the foundation for our kaupapa Māori approach to recovery.
Wairuatanga
Acknowledging Atua in all things we do
Tikanga
Acknowledging Te Reo Rangatira and upholding kaupapa Māori principles in everything we do
Manaakitanga
Showing hospitality, love and compassion for all we serve
Whanaungatanga
Connection: knowing who we are, creating a sense of belonging and purpose.
Tino Rangatiratanga
Realising self determination, independence and the best version of ones self
OUR GUIDING WHAKATAUKI
Wisdom That Guides Our Journey
These sacred whakatauki provide the spiritual foundation for our kaupapa and inspire both our kaimahi and whaiora on the path to healing
KA PŌ, KA AO, KA AWATEA
“From within the darkness comes light and a new day”
“My strength is not that of a single warrior, but that of many”
E HARA TAKU TOA I TE TOA TAKITAHI, ENGARI HE TOA TAKITINI
GET HELP TODAY
Take the First Step Towards Recovery
Ready to start your recovery journey? Our compassionate team is here to support you with culturally grounded, professional addiction recovery services.
OUR EXPERIENCED KAIMAHI
Meet the Heart Behind Your Recovery
Leadership & Administration
Our leadership team combines healthcare experience, cultural knowledge, and passion for kaupapa Māori recovery, ensuring our kaupapa runs smoothly and stays true to our values.
Qualified AOD Clinicians
Our clinical team includes registered AOD counselors and facilitators Stu Eiao and Bessina Pehi, bringing professional expertise with lived experience.
Peer Support Warriors
Gary Reti, Daniel Ngatai, Deeann Kopa, and Wayne Cresswell – all with powerful lived experience supporting others on their recovery journey.
our partnerships
We Won’t Stop Until Every Whaiora Has the Support They Deserve
Working together with trusted partners across Te Tai Tokerau to provide wraparound support for whaiora and whānau on their recovery journey