Te wāhanga ki a matau / What we do

We provide cultural and practical support for Māori patients and whānau while you are an inpatient at Wellington Hospital. We assist by providing whakawhānaungatanga, manaaki and:

  • Manaakitanga, practical help and information for you and your whānau.
  • Connection, bridging the gap between you, your whānau and the medical team.
  • Cultural support.

 

Contact us

 

Who can visit me?

Head and shoulders photo of Kapareira Lummis smiling

Kapareira Lummis

Ngāti Porou, Te Aitanga-a-Hauiti Kaiārahi tae Pakeke

Kaiārahi Tae Pakeke Māori Clinical Nurse Specialist across CCHV District – Support for people (50+ years) for health of the older person.

Head and shoulders photo of Pearl Grace Nehi smiling

Pearl Grace Nahi

Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Te Aupouri, Ngāi Takoto, Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Paoa-Hauraki

Manaaki Whānau - support for you and your whānau while you are in hospital.

Meagan Hohua 

Ngāi Tuhoe, Ngati Kahungungu ki Wairarapa, Rangitāne o Wairarapa

Manaaki Whānau -  support for you and your whānau while you are in hospital.

Head and shoulders photo of Marlin Elkington smiling

Marlin Elkington

Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Ngāi Tahu, Taranaki, Te Atiawa

Manaaki Whānau - support for you and your whānau while you are in hospital.

Head and shoulders photo of Kirimoana Pook smiling

Kirimoana Pook

Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Tahu Ngati whaoa, Ngati Raukawa, Te Ati Awa

Specialty Clinical Nurse – Support for tamariki (0-16 years) and their whanau during their tamariki health journey.

Head and shoulders photo of Tuppy Parker smiling

Tuppy Parker

Te Rarawa, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau, Tūhourangi, Tapuika, Ngāti Rangitihi, Ngāti Ranginui

Specialty Clinical Nurse – Support for patients with complex long-term conditions.

Head and shoulders photo of Rebecca Soloman smiling

Rebecca Solomon

Waikato, Te Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Maniapoto

Social Worker - supports hapū wāhine during their hapūtanga.

Reihana Ahpene

Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahungunguki Wairarapa, Ngāti Porou, Ngāi Tuhoe

Administrator support for Whānau Care Services and for Te Pēhi Parata Whanau Whare.

Head and shoulders photo of Kapua Quinn smiling

Kapua Quinn

Ngati Raukawa ki Wharepuhunga, Maniapoto and Ngati Mutunga

Kaiwhakahaere Ratonga | General Manager – Supports Whanau Care Service across CCHV District.

Head and shoulders photo of Don Rangi smiling

Don Rangi

Ngāti Porou

Māori Chaplain.

 


Last updated 19 December 2024.