Awhi Whānau
Here for you. Here for Taitokerau
Nau mai ki te Whare Āwhina o 155.
E ngā mana, e ngā reo, e ngā iwi ō te motu. Tēnei te mihi aroha ki ā koutou katoa.
We are a Kaupapa Māori provider of wraparound support services for whānau in Taitokerau.
You can find us at our hubs across Whangārei and in Kaikohe - so come in for a cuppa and explore your future options.
Whangārei: 93 Cameron St | Corner Robert and Walton Streets
Kaikohe: 119 Broadway
Kia Ora
155 Whare Āwhina is a place where you and your whānau are valued, respected and accepted for who you are.
We're community change makers, lawyers and social workers here to help you and your whānau.
We run the social supermarket Whare Kai and food rescue organisation Whakaora Kai. Our Community Law team provides free legal advice and education.
While down at Open Arms we can assist with community housing navigation, WINZ, and develop a wellbeing plan for you. Here you can also rest, use our shower facilities and enjoy breakfast and lunch six days a week.
Come in for a cuppa and korero
Karere ō te wā | Latest news
Every year:
1300+
Requests for legal support are received
188
Tonnes of unwanted food is distributed via 155 Whakaora Kai
300+
Housing needs assessments are completed
9500+
Visits are welcomed at 155 Open Arms
2,600+
shopping slots are available at 155 Whare Kai
If there's a gap, 155 will fill it
"155 is a place where people can come in and have a cup of tea and a chat. No problem is too tough, hard, too big or too small. There’s always a listening ear and a keenness to see people well and safe. There’s courageousness too. If there’s a gap, 155 will fill it."
