Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou ka ora ai te iwi

With your food basket and my food basket, the people will thrive

Eastern Coromandel Community Services is a team at the heart of the community

We are a not-for-profit charity and one-stop social services shop. We envision a community where individuals and families experience superior support and guidance on their journey to become resilient and self-reliant, now and into the future.

Our services are free, confidential and available to all community members.

Help Starts Here - take the first step in your journey by making a referral or self-referring.

Are you hungry?

Feeling down?

Are you worried about a friend or family member?

Help Starts Here refer to one of our free services today

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Family harm?

Child and Youth services?

Transport issues?

Money worries?

About Community Services

Eastern Coromandel Community Services Trust (formerly Whangamatā Community Services Trust) is a not-for-profit charity, here to support you and your family.

Our mission is to meet the needs of our community in a safe, caring and confidential environment. Seeking to empower clients to become self-reliant with sound advice and direction.

We are the only local agency of its kind covering Whangamata, Tairua, Pauanui, Hikuai, Onemana, Opoutere and Whiritoa.

We depend fully on securing government contracts, funding grants, sponsorship, and donations to enable us to keep our doors open and to support our local community.

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Counselling and Financial Mentoring

"The day I walked into the Community Services office was the start of rebuilding, restructuring and turning my life around. I was made to feel human again.”

Whānau Support

“I enjoy the heartfelt down to earth conversations we have."

Financial Mentoring

“My experience proved invaluable in alleviating the stress and emotional strain I was under at the time. Being respectful of my situation and in need of help, I could not have got through it all without her help and consideration. She has my eternal thanks.”

Counselling

“Therapy has been super helpful and rewarding. I feel a weight has lifted off my shoulders and value feeling like I have support if my mood dips.”

OSCAR Kids Club

"We are so appreciative. It’s not easy to come up with new & interesting activities in a small town, and the Kids Club are always offering fresh ideas.
It’s obvious that the team are committed to the children & are invested in their welfare.”

Comfort Kai Community Meal

“I enjoy coming and listening to everyone’s happiness.”

Kete Kai Cooking Classes

“As soon as I walked into the class I was made to feel like whanau. I don’t think I have ever felt more included in anything in my life! I came away with such a stronger sense of community and connection.”

The Community Services

“People who genuinely care and understand and so willing to help getting peoples lives back together.”

Comfort Kai

“The especially nice and friendly volunteers are a great delight and comfort for lots of people."

Come and see us at Eastern Coromandel Community Services Trust

Address: 505 Port Road, Whangamatā, 3620, New Zealand

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm

Phone: 07 865 7065

Help Starts Here take the first step in your journey by making a referral.

Or complete the form below to ask us a question

Eastern Coromandel Community Services Trust

Our Vision

A local community where individuals and whānau experience superior support and guidance on their journey to become resilient and self-reliant, now and into the future