Turanga Social Services

29/01/2026

Know a young person who could benefit from a mentor?
Send us a message to find out more!

29/01/2026

29/01/2026

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What’s on Gizzy?

For your perusal, here’s our weekly calendar at a glance 👁️

To find out all the details, follow the link in our bio 🔗

28/01/2026

If you are on a benefit or low income, we may be able to help you with housing costs.

We want to help you stay in your current home if we can.

We may be able to help you with ongoing costs like rent or board.

We may also be able to help with one-off costs if:
🔷if you're behind on your rent or other accommodation costs, and haven't been able to make an arrangement with your landlord or head tenant
🔷you’ve had to spend your rent or board money on other bills
🔷you have urgent or unexpected costs that make it harder for you to pay rent or your accommodation costs.

You may need to pay the money back. Income and asset limits apply.

Find out more on the Work and Income website 👇
https://www.workandincome.govt.nz/housing/live-in-home/index.html

You can also check what you may be able to get here 👇 https://check.msd.govt.nz/

21/01/2026

18/01/2026

Courses for 2026 begin on Monday, the 19th. If you require further details, please drop by on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday for an informal discussion. You won’t regret it! Our Phone and laptop courses cater specifically to Kaumatua, focusing on phone capabilities and usage. Visit us at the Kaiti Mall, adjacent to the supermarket, and inquire with Polly.

14/01/2026

Have you ever thought about becoming a mentor?

Our mentors often tell us they gain just as much as they give:
• A sense of purpose
• Genuine connection
• Perspective and gratitude
• The joy of watching a young person grow in confidence

One hour a week can become the highlight of both your week and theirs.

If you’ve got a bit of time, a good heart, and a willingness to build a relationship, we’d love to hear from you. 💛

14/01/2026

Whaiora Services are back and we're looking forward to 2026. We are your local counselling service in Gisborne. We offer:

Unlimited counselling sessions

Free counselling

Specialised SV services

24/7 Crisis line

Easy referrals/self-referrals

No judgement

Experienced registered counsellors

If you need someone to talk to, please contact us, we're here to help.

Ph: 06 8679967

Email: [email protected]

141 Bright St, Gisborne

14/01/2026

14/01/2026

✨ We’re Back! ✨

Our therapy team located at Manawa Ora – Therapy Zone is back and ready to support you.

🕒 Manawa Ora Therapy Hours
(Please contact us for current availability)

How to Access Our Services

Treatments are FREE of charge if you meet one of the first three criteria below:

✔️ Turanga Health registered – Patient Management client
✔️ ACC client (valid claim number required)
✔️ Elgin or Riverdale resident (proof of address required)

💳 Private Treatment Available
If you do not meet the criteria above, you can access therapy through private treatment (fee for service). Please contact us for pricing.

📞 To book an appointment or for more enquiries, please phone us:
021 025 39304 - cnr of Childers Rd & Titoki Street (Elgin).

We look forward to welcoming you back to Manawa Ora 💚