Waiariki Mana Ake — Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi, Bay of Plenty

Waiariki Mana Ake provides school-based primary mental wellbeing support to students in primary and intermediate schools within the region, and in Kuapapa Māori kura within the Waiariki region.


Contact us

For general enquiries email Mana.Ake@lakesdhb.govt.nz


Services we provide

Mana Ake provides support to tamariki, in years 1 to 8 at school, promoting wellbeing and positive mental health.

We can support children at school and provide advice, guidance for parents, whānau and teachers.

Mana Ake kaimahi can help tamariki learn skills such as:

  • coping with change or challenges
  • managing their emotions
  • building positive relationships
  • overcoming grief and loss.

Referral information

Contact your local school or kura if you think your tamaiti would benefit from support from the Mana Ake team.