Welcome to Te Roopu Taurima

We are a kaupapa Maori service that supports people of all ethnicities with intellectual impairments around New Zealand.

We provide residential and vocational support to clients, known as tangata, as well as out of family respite care, caregiver support, high and complex needs support, and choices in community living.

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We believe in creating a community within the organisation, as well as helping our tangata become part of the wider community.

With offices in Auckland (Tamaki Makarau), Whangarei (Taitokerau), Hamilton (Kirikiriroa), and the Christchurch (Otautahi), we are empowering tangata all over the country. As the largest kaupapa Maori Disability Support Service, our worldview encompasses everyone – we believe in caring for anyone with intellectual impairments or mental illness who needs support.

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Notice: Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland shifted to Alert Level 3 as at 11.59pm Tuesday 21 September

What does this mean for Te Roopu Taurima?

Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, Delta Alert Level 3:

Inter-region travel remains restricted.
Tāngata and kaimahi are to keep to their whare and home bubbles, no visitors to whare.
The Otahuhu Office remains closed and office based staff continue to work remotely.
Respite services in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland will remain closed until level 2.
When in the community you must wear a mask and keep 2 metres’ distance from others.

All regions, outside of Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, remain at Delta Alert Level 2:

Offices are open.
Visitors who want to visit a whare will need to make an appointment.
Our respite service in Te Tai Tokerau will re-open.
It is important to use QR Codes, keep a track of where you have been, including tāngata who come to stay with you.
Face coverings are mandatory when inside public facing venues. You can however remove your face covering to eat and drink at hospitality venues.

Hauraki communities south of Miranda and above Maramarua, including Kaiaua and Whakatīwai, are now in Level 4 until Friday 24 September.

Scroll down to view a copy of the latest Whanau Panui update and remember:

Keep up with good hygiene practices including wiping down shared surfaces.
Keep updated with government messages in lots of different languages at www.covid19.govt.nz
Call Healthline 0800 358 5453 if you think you need a Covid Test; for a list of testing stations, for a list of places of interest locations of interest on the Ministry of Health website.
You can read more about travel guidelines on the Unite Against COVID website.

You can continue to get updates on our Facebook Page (click here) or our website.

How to contact us

Please use email or texting if you can to contact us as voice calling may be overloaded.

Please call 09 276 6282 and your call will be directed to the relevant person within Te Roopu Taurima.

CURRENT UPDATE: Covid 19 Pandemic Planning

The health and safety of Te Roopu Taurima (TRT) tangata and kaimahi is our top priority. We are closely monitoring and following official advice from the Ministry of Health.

TRT’s Manawhakahaere and Senior Management Team will be regularly posting information for kaimahi, tangata and their whanau. See below:

2020 Updates:

Panui (12 August) Tamaki Makaurau whanau and National Office Update
Te Roopu Taurima on Facebook
Healthline Call free on 0800 358 5453 for COVID-19 health advice and information
Easy Read – What is Covid 19?
Ministry of Health Covid 19 website
Quick health check table – do you have a cold, the flu or Covid 19?
Covid 19 Alert Levels – what they are and what do they mean
Tips on how to korero about major events with whanau
Tips on coping with stress
When should Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) be used? Useful fact sheet.
NEW: Update on tangihanga/funerals at Level 2 (as at 13 May)
TRT tangihanga / funeral resource

Kia tutuki ai nga moemoea me nga wawata (Mission)

Ko ta te Roopu Taurima he kaupapa Maori, e whakau ana te rangatiratanga mo tatou katoa i runga i nga tikanga o tena o tena o tena

Te Roopu Taurima is a kaupapa Maori organisation determined to make a real difference by supporting whanau to live great lives in their own way

Titiro whakamua, nga moemoea mo apopo (Vision)

Ma te ngakau tapatahi ka tutuki – ma nga tangata, ma nga tauwhirotanga, ka puawai te apopo nui

Success through unity – great people, great support, a great tomorrow

Nga Matapono (Values)

Our strategy is built upon our core values, Nga Matapono – together, these underpin everything we say and do as Te Roopu Taurima, individually and collectively.

Whakapono – Trust

Tumanako – Action

Aroha – Kindness

Panekiretanga – Excellence

Whakatauki

Rangatiratanga mo tatou katoa i runga i nga tikanga o tena, o tena, o tena

Ensuring empowerment and self-determination regardless of disability, age, gender, race or status