Support for Māori
Support for Māori
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Click here for more informationWaikato DHB has Kaitiaki and Kaitakawaenga teams to support Māori patients and their whānau.
Kaitiaki
Our Kaitiaki team offers cultural support for Māori and their whānau in hospital.
The service is available at Waikato, Thames, Tokoroa, Te Kuiti and Taumarunui hospitals, and Older Persons and Rehabilitation wards.
Phone
021 806 171 or ask at the ward reception.
Service hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm.
Kaitakawaenga
For Māori patients and whānau in mental health and addictions services, cultural support is also available from our Kaitakawaenga team.
Phone
021 341 209 or ask at the ward reception.
Service hours
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 5pm.