What we do
We provide cultural and practical support for Māori patients and whānau while you are an inpatient at Wellington Hospital. We assist by providing whakawhānaungatanga, manaaki and:
- Manaakitanga, practical help and information for you and your whānau.
- Connection, bridging the gap between you, your whānau and the medical team.
- Cultural support.
Contact us
- Ask your health professional to make a referral
- Email us at wcs@ccdhb.org.nz or phone 04 806 0948
- Visit us in the Cultural Care Centre on Level 2 of Wellington Regional Hospital
Who can visit me?

Don Rangi
Ngāti Porou
Māori Chaplain
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Pearl Grace Nahi
Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Te Aupouri, Ngāi Takoto, Ngāti Kahu, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Paoa-Hauraki
Manaaki Whānau
Supporting you and your whānau while you are in hospital
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Alana Cooper
Ngāi Takoto, Te Aupouri, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Raukawa
Manaaki Whānau
Supporting you and your whānau while you are in hospital
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Kirimoana Pook
Ngati Whakaue, Ngati Tahu Ngati whaoa, Ngati Raukawa & Te Ati Awa
Supports tamariki (0-16) and their whānau in their health journey.

Tuppy Parker
Te Rawawa, Ngāti Kahu, Ngāti Tūwharetoa ki Kawerau, Tūhourangi
Supports patients with complex longterm conditions

Phil Hurunui
Ngāti Ruanui, Nga Rauru, Pakakohi, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Waikato
Administration support for Whānau Care Services

Jane Patterson
Ngāpuhi
Supports the team