At Nīkau Hauora Hub you will find peer and community support to help your wellbeing journey. The hub will support you to connect with services and agencies to cover your physical health and wellbeing needs, housing and access to eligible services such as benefit entitlements, training and education, employment and wider social supports.
The team based in the Nīkau Hauora Hub building include:
- peer support workers
- kitchen staff
- hub coordinator
- Hauora Direct nurse
- mental health wellness nurse
- support worker
- admin and reception staff
- occupational therapist
- allied health assistant
- Whānau Ora navigator
- whānau support and security.
People who have a regular presence in the building include:
- Māori mental health nurses
- cultural advisor
- Māori Health Team leader
- mental healthcare managers
- Compass and Health Action Trust team
- Te Piki Oranga
- Workbridge and Te Ara Mahi — employment support agencies
- other Hub support partners.
You might be referred to the hub or you can refer yourself.
What to expect when you come to the hub
When you come to Nīkau Hauora Hub, the team will talk with you about the options available to meet your needs. This may include referral to specialist health services, working with the peer support team at the hub, or both to agree a plan to meet your needs.
You will be supported on your journey and the team will work closely with you to help achieve the goals in your plan.
When you have achieved your goals you will be able to reflect on your journey, to understand what went well for you.
You will continue to be welcome at the hub and the team will be here for further support after you have achieved your goals.
Contact information
Nīkau Hauora Hub
88 Selwyn Place
Nelson 7011
Phone: 03 539 3760
International Peer Support Services (including Nīkau Hauora Hub) — Te Mana Taki Hauora