Tātou Tātou
– We are here for everyone

If you have been affected by the recent weather events in Hawke’s Bay we are here to support and advocate for you and your communities.

Please reach out to us if you would like to discuss your situation and we can assist to find you the resources to help.

Following is a list of places that may be of use to you for a variety resources, including funding and wellbeing support. We will continue to add to these as more funding becomes available.

  • Many Hawke’s Bay artists will be experiencing some level of mental discomfort or distress – it’s a very human and normal response to this hard time we’re living through. Here’s where you can find professional help and support.

    National Helplines

    Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellor.

    Lifeline – 0800 543 354 (0800 LIFELINE) or free text 4357 (HELP).

    Youthline – 0800 376 633, free text 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat.

    Samaritans – 0800 726 666

    Suicide Crisis Helpline – 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO).

    Healthline – 0800 611 116

    Visit the Mental Health Foundation website for more support and information.

    Mental Health Support
    allsorts.org.nz

    Mental health support for businesses
    firststeps.nz

    Personal Health and Wellbeing coaching
    holisticwellness.nz (Hawke’s Bay based)

  • If you would like us to deliver any of the following workshops in your community, please get in touch with us.

    Wheel of Wellbeing Workshops

    We have hosted a number of our wellbeing workshops now, with amazing feedback from attendees.

    Connections through Creativity (Art Therapy)

    Embracing Life’s Challenges (Resilience Workshops)

    Financial Wellbeing Workshops

    Story Telling

  • Want to know if you’re covered by EQCover?
    Read EQC’s “Householders’ guide to EQCover (pdf)”

  • CNZ funds and opportunities
    creativenz.govt.nz/Funds-and-opportunities

  • We know how tough and overwhelming it can be to navigate all the options and help to fill out applications. You’re not in this alone – we can help you find what works best for you.

    Contact
    Email – hello@ngatoihawkesbay.co.nz
    Phone – 027 427 8939

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