Support services across Aotearoa

Navigating end-of-life care and elder support is a journey that no whānau should walk alone. Grounded in indigenous holistic models of hauora such as Te Whare Tapa Whā and Te Wheke, these curated national and community services provide compassionate guidance, clinical care, and cultural manaaki for kaumātua and their loved ones.

Key support pathways

We have organised trusted services across Aotearoa into three primary streams of care to address the physical, spiritual, emotional, and whānau dimensions of lifespan transitions.

Kaumātua and elder care

Dedicated community programmes honouring the dignity, independence, and tikanga of older adults through home care, social connection, and cultural support.

Palliative and end-of-life care

Specialist medical, pain relief, and holistic hospice care tailored for those nearing the end of life, ensuring comfort and spiritual peace alongside whānau.

Whānau manaaki and grief support

Compassionate guidance, respite services, and bereavement counselling to uphold and nurture the entire family circle during and after a loved one's passing.

Holistic care guided by Te Whare Tapa Whā and Te Wheke

True health (hauora) requires harmony across taha wairua (spiritual), taha hinengaro (mental and emotional), taha tinana (physical), and taha whānau (family). By embedding these kaupapa Māori frameworks, our directory connects you with services that respect every dimension of being.

Community elder and kaumātua services

Ensuring our elders remain supported and culturally connected is central to community well-being. Trusted organisations throughout New Zealand include:

Age Concern New Zealand (He Manaakitanga Kaumātua)
Provides accredited visiting services, elder abuse response, and community social connection.
Phone: 0800 65 2 105 | Website: ageconcern.org.nz

Te Hā Oranga / Māori Health Providers
Iwi-led healthcare teams offering home visits, medication assistance, and kaumātua day programmes across regions.
Contact your local iwi health authority or visit health.govt.nz for local Māori health providers.

Seniorline
A free national information service helping older people and their whānau navigate home support, respite, and residential care options.
Phone: 0800 725 463 | Website: seniorline.org.nz

Palliative care and whānau support

When preparing for the sacred end-of-life journey, dedicated services across Aotearoa provide medical expertise combined with deep cultural care:

Hospice New Zealand (Te Kahu Pairuri o Aotearoa)
Delivers free palliative care services either in-home or in hospice facilities, honouring cultural needs and supporting whānau throughout care.
Phone: 04 381 0266 | Website: hospice.org.nz

Skylight Trust
Offers specialised grief, loss, and trauma resources and counselling for tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau coping with illness or bereavement.
Phone: 0800 299 100 | Website: skylight.org.nz

Whānau Ora Commissioning Agencies
Empowers families to design holistic support packages that cover health, social needs, and whānau wellbeing navigation.
Website: tpk.govt.nz