09 441 8989
Community Information & Resources - General
Building Safer Communities
- Cost of Service Free
- Website www.buildingsafercommunities.co.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/buildingsafercommunities
- Regions Served Far North
Building Safer Communities provide support and services for those wishing to gain their drivers license in the Far North (Kaitaia and surrounding areas). This includes financial support, driving lessons, assistance obtaining ID documentation etc. Their organisation runs regular Learner, Restricted, Defence Driving Courses and Driving lessons.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)
- Cost of Service Free
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Telephone
[Whāngarei]
(09) 438 8046
0800 367 222
[Kaipara]
(09) 439 6100
0800 367 222
[Far North]
(09) 407 9829
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Email
[Whāngarei]
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[Kaipara]
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[Far North]
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Address
[Whāngarei]
Floor 2, 69 Bank St Whangarei 0110
[Kaipara]
37 Hokianga Road, Dargaville 0310
[Far North]
Mid North Masons Building, 6 Cobham Road, Kerikeri 0230 - Website www.cab.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
CAB helps people to know and understand their rights and obligations, and how to use this information to get the best outcomes. Providing people with the confidence and support they need to take action. The service is free, confidential and independent. In simple language this means they will answer any question, or help with any problem you may have.Please phone 0800 377 222 to locate your nearest CAB or visit their website www.cab.org.nz/find-a-cab/
Civil Defence - Northland Emergency Management
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0800 002 004
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- Address 36 Water Street, Whangarei,0110
- Website www.nrc.govt.nz/civildefence
- Facebook www.facebook.com/civildefencenorthland
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Northland Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) is a part of Northland Regional Council and works in partnership with local council, emergency services, iwi and other organisations with the aim of:• Understanding Northland's hazards and risks• Coordinating all planning activities related to hazard and emergency management• Encouraging cooperation and joint action within the region• Assisting communities in becoming more resilient to hazards and prepared for emergencies.• Supporting individuals, whānau and communities during emergencies.
Crimestoppers
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0800 555 111
- Website www.crimestoppers-nz.org
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Crimestoppers is an anonymous line to Police for reporting any suspected crime other than emergencies.
Dargaville Community Corrections
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 439 3696
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.corrections.govt.nz
- Regions Served Kaipara
Dargaville Community Corrections works with Sentence Management, court work and home detention. They provide community work groups for non profit organisations.
Disability Connect
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
- Telephone (09) 636 0351
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- Website www.disabilityconnect.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/ParentandFamilyResourceCentre
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Disability Connect provides: • Direct information and advice by phone and email• Seminars and workshops• A Monday night Parents Support Group via Zoom. Please visit their website for more information.
Far North REAP
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 408 1380
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- Address 33 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia 0441
- Website www.farnorthreap.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/FNREAP
- Regions Served Far North
The Far North REAP's Community Learning Centre provides education and support in the following areas, to encourage lifelong education in rural communities:• Schools• Adult & tertiary education• Early childhood• Road safety• Parenting• Community support• Youth development
Hearts & Minds
- Cost of Service Free, Low Cost
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Telephone
0800 468 288
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- Website www.heartsandminds.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Hearts & Minds NZ is a community development agency with an integrated focus on wellbeing.Their purpose is to inspire stronger, healthier communities by connecting people to resources and support that transform lives.
Kaipara Budgeting Service
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 439 8592
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 80 Normanby Street, Dargaville 0310
- Regions Served Kaipara
Kaipara Budgeting Service provides free budgeting and community education programs for people and families in Dargaville and the larger Kaipara area.
Netsafe
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0508 638 723
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.netsafe.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
Netsafe provide information and advice on all online issues: online security, possible online crime and online safety. They also provide resources for schools regarding online safety for young people.
New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse (NZFVC)
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 923 4640
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.nzfvc.org.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
The New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse is the national centre for research and information on family and whānau violence in Aotearoa New Zealand. NZFVC provides information and resources for people working towards the elimination of family violence. NZFVC offers a monthly newsletter, news and events alerts and library and information services.
Northland Rural Support Trust
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0800 787 254
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Website www.rural-support.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/NorthlandRST
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
The Northland Rural Support Trust is a charitable organisation set up to work with rural communities when times get tough - ranging from biosecurity and employment issues to financial, animal welfare, and health and wellbeing challenges.
Rerengātahi
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 022 174 3511
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- Website https://rerengatahi.nz
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North, Other Northland areas
The Rerengātahi project works within our community to support small businesses, organisations, and community groups:
• They provide a platform to promote your group, sell goods and services locally, and connect with your community
• They connect you with services that will help you grow your business, organisation or community group
• They work within their community to make it easy to buy local and support local
Sistema Whangarei - Toi Akorangi
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 09 430 7436
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address The Old Library, 7 Rust Ave, Whangarei 0110
- Website http://www.sistemawhangarei.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/SistemaWhangarei
- Regions Served Whangārei
Children who live in Whangarei and surrounding areas are eligible to be part of a free school holiday and after school programme called Sistema Whangarei - Toi Akorangi. It is a programme that introduces children to playing in orchestras and learning the violin or cello. They learn about teamwork, trust, striving to achieve and good citizenship as well as making music. Children can stay in the programme as long as they like. Office hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10am-5pm. Please leave a message if we are not in the office.
Te Roroa Development Group
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 439 6443
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- Address 1 Waipoua River Rd, RD 6, Dargaville 0376
- Website http://teroroa.iwi.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/Teiwi0TeRoroa
- Regions Served Kaipara, Far North
Te Roroa provides social services, including:• Iwi liaison • Support and information• Advocacy• Service referral• Food delivery• Firewood delivery• Accommodation for displaced people in emergencies
The Giant Drop in Choir on Monday Nights: Whangarei SING!
- Cost of Service Low Cost
- Facebook www.facebook.com/groups/1741652906063653
- Regions Served Whangārei
The Giant Drop in Choir is a weekly drop-in choir led by Zoe Booty and hosted by Company of Giants at 116a Bank Street. 6pm - 7.30pm Monday nights. You don’t need any singing experience and they sing all sorts of songs from all sorts of places. All welcome. Come along, bring your children, your parents, your grandparents and your neighbours. Feel free to bring something to share for supper afterwards with cups of tea.
The Peace Foundation
- Cost of Service Free, Other
- Telephone 09373-2379
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- Website www.peacefoundation.org.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/ThePeaceFoundationNZ
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North
The Peace Foundation offers innovative and quality programmes, services and resources for schools, homes and communities to encourage better communication, co- operation and peaceful conflict resolution. Key programmes include: • Peaceful Family Communication (A Free 15-hr course for parents and teachers to increase their effectiveness with kids and teenagers)• Cool Schools Peer Mediation (Primary schools)• Leadership through Peer Mediation (LtPM) (Secondary Schools) • Kia Tau Te Rangimarie – their Māori programmeAdditional services may incur a cost.
Utilities Disputes (UDL)
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone 0800 223 340
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- Address Level 6 , 26 The Terrace, Wellington CBD
- Website www.utilitiesdisputes.co.nz
- Facebook www.facebook.com/utilitiesdisputesltd/
- Regions Served Whangārei, Kaipara, Far North
Utilities Disputes (UDL) resolves complaints about electricity, gas, water, and broadband installation on shared property. Their service is free, independent, and fair. They're here to help! UDL can help you stay connected.
Waitomo Papakainga
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 408 0900
- Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Address 10 Bank Street, Kaitaia 0410
- Facebook www.facebook.com/waitomopapakainga
- Regions Served Far North
Waitomo Papakainga is a Social Service agency that has been operating in Kaitaia for more than 20+ years. Some of the services offered to the community are E-housing, Budgeting, Community Meals and Food Parcels.
Whanau Focus Centre
- Cost of Service Free
- Telephone (09) 439 7009
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- Address 61 Victoria St, Dargaville 0310
- Facebook www.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Whanau-Focus-Centre-105558387871716/
- Regions Served Kaipara
Whanau Focus Centre identify concerns and needs in Kaipara families. They provide support with:• Youth mentoring and advocacy• Abuse prevention• Homelessness• Confidence building• Positive parentingThey incorporate services previously coordinated by Kaipara Sages and Strengthening Families. They have an advocate available who can attend meetings with beneficiaries at WINZ.