About Us | Whakapā Mai

Te Hiku Connect, formerly known as Kaitaia Community House, has been a central point of growth and connection for whānau for over 20 years. Our mission is deeply rooted in the heart of Te Hiku – to connect communities, provide essential information, offer advocacy services, and create a warm and welcoming space where everyone feels at home. Additionally, our in-house budgeting service is committed to empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate their finances successfully.

Located at 12 Puckey Ave, Kaitaia, our doors are open to serve you from Monday to Friday, between 9 am and 4 pm. For professional & personalised budgeting advice, Kaitaia Family Budgeting Services is at your disposal free of charge, accessible by appointment.

To support our mission of connecting our community, we also produce a monthly newsletter ‘Te Hiku Connect’, sharing local news, opportunities and events within Te Hiku to inform and empower whānau.

Finally, our online Community Events Calendar is a tool for fostering community involvement. Join us in creating a more connected and vibrant Te Hiku, where your participation makes all the difference.

Susana Filimalo

Financial Mentor

Tania Sneddon

Senior Financial Mentor

Taryn Booth

Heartlands Co-Ordinator

Raewyn Flay

General Manager

Suzie Clarke

Operations Manager

Events Calendar

July 2024

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
  • Learner License Course
  • Mainly Music for Preschoolers
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
2
  • Learner License Course
  • Age Concern Ronnie Gardiner Method Exercise Class
  • Feed My Lambs - Supportive Mothers Group
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Peekaboo Quiz Nights
  • Indoor Bowls
3
  • Mental Health Awareness Workshop
  • Playgroup & Mainly Music
  • Grey Power Meeting
  • Te Oranga Pūmau Heart Health & Diabetes Workshop - Wellness Check - all about stress & its effects
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Te Kapa Haka o Te Rarawa - all welcome!
4
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Whittling Well with The Upcycle Space
  • Freedom Market
  • Quiz Night at Kaitāia RSA!
  • Takahue Hall Badminton
  • Waipapakauri Hotel 8Ball Pub Comp
5
  • Silent Meditation Retreat
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
  • Breathwork, Meditation & Movement with Meditate with Matt
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
6
  • Silent Meditation Retreat
  • Kaitaia Markets
  • Mangonui Craft Market
  • Sushi Cooking Class
7
  • Silent Meditation Retreat
8
  • Mainly Music for Preschoolers
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
9
  • Puanga Matariki (Noho Marae) Holiday Programme
  • Cooking Class For Kids
  • Free Community 'Fill a Bag'
  • Needle Felting Workshop
  • Age Concern Ronnie Gardiner Method Exercise Class
  • Feed My Lambs - Supportive Mothers Group
  • Cellphone Photography Workshop
  • Cooking Class for Kids
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Peekaboo Quiz Nights
  • Indoor Bowls
10
  • Puanga Matariki (Noho Marae) Holiday Programme
  • Gold Coin Waka Ama
  • Playgroup & Mainly Music
  • Te Oranga Pūmau Heart Health & Diabetes Workshop - Medications - all about your medications
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Te Kapa Haka o Te Rarawa - all welcome!
  • Guided Meditation & Breathwork Group
11
  • Puanga Matariki (Noho Marae) Holiday Programme
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Whittling Well with The Upcycle Space
  • Freedom Market
  • Quiz Night at Kaitāia RSA!
  • Takahue Hall Badminton
  • Waipapakauri Hotel 8Ball Pub Comp
12
  • Puanga Matariki (Noho Marae) Holiday Programme
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
  • Breathwork, Meditation & Movement with Meditate with Matt
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
13
  • Preconception Wānanga
  • Kaitaia Markets
  • Mangonui Craft Market
  • Anō Anō Open Day & Great Clothing Rescue!
14
  • Preconception Wānanga
15
  • Te Rarawa Tamariki Toa Brave Kids Adventures - 5 Day Holiday Programme
  • Mainly Music for Preschoolers
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
16
  • Te Rarawa Tamariki Toa Brave Kids Adventures - 5 Day Holiday Programme
  • Cooking Class for Kids
  • Age Concern Ronnie Gardiner Method Exercise Class
  • Feed My Lambs - Supportive Mothers Group
  • Cooking Class for Kids
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • BPW MEETING
  • Peekaboo Quiz Nights
  • Indoor Bowls
17
  • Te Rarawa Tamariki Toa Brave Kids Adventures - 5 Day Holiday Programme
  • Kaitaia United AFC Skill Centre Holiday Camp
  • Gold Coin Waka Ama
  • Playgroup & Mainly Music
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Te Kapa Haka o Te Rarawa - all welcome!
18
  • Te Rarawa Tamariki Toa Brave Kids Adventures - 5 Day Holiday Programme
  • Kaitaia United AFC Skill Centre Holiday Camp
  • Monthly Age Concern Meeting
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Poi Making Workshop
  • Whittling Well with The Upcycle Space
  • Freedom Market
  • Quiz Night at Kaitāia RSA!
  • Takahue Hall Badminton
  • Waipapakauri Hotel 8Ball Pub Comp
19
  • Te Rarawa Tamariki Toa Brave Kids Adventures - 5 Day Holiday Programme
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
  • Breathwork, Meditation & Movement with Meditate with Matt
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
20
  • Kaitaia Markets
  • Mangonui Craft Market
  • Friendly Chess Games
21
  • Wānanga Whakatō (Tuarua)
22
  • Mainly Music for Preschoolers
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
23
  • Age Concern Ronnie Gardiner Method Exercise Class
  • Feed My Lambs - Supportive Mothers Group
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Peekaboo Quiz Nights
  • Indoor Bowls
24
  • Gold Coin Waka Ama
  • Playgroup & Mainly Music
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Te Kapa Haka o Te Rarawa - all welcome!
  • Guided Meditation & Breathwork Group
25
  • Autism Support Group Hui
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Whittling Well with The Upcycle Space
  • Freedom Market
  • Quiz Night at Kaitāia RSA!
  • Takahue Hall Badminton
  • Waipapakauri Hotel 8Ball Pub Comp
26
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
  • Breathwork, Meditation & Movement with Meditate with Matt
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
27
  • Kaitaia Markets
  • Mangonui Craft Market
  • Repair Cafe at MenzShed
28
29
  • Mainly Music for Preschoolers
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-In Session
30
  • Age Concern Ronnie Gardiner Method Exercise Class
  • Feed My Lambs - Supportive Mothers Group
  • Foraging Hīkoi in Kaitaia
  • The Upcycle Space Drop-in Session
  • Peekaboo Quiz Nights
  • Indoor Bowls
31
  • Gold Coin Waka Ama
  • Playgroup & Mainly Music
  • Far North Zumba Class
  • Te Kapa Haka o Te Rarawa - all welcome!