You never have to walk through it alone.
A Lighthouse Keeper is a kaimahi who has trained to sit with you — kanohi ki te kanohi, over the phone, or by text. They won’t fix your life in one korero. But they’ll listen, and they’ll know where to go next.
Every Lighthouse on Connect Wha is backed by a kaupapa Maori organisation and follows tikanga of safety, confidentiality, and aroha.
Crisis lines. Call any time.
If what you need is right now, these services are free and answered 24/7.
Free call or text — any time, any reason. Trained counsellors who listen.
When you feel like you may harm someone, yourself, or know of someone who may be harmed, pick up the phone
24/7 confidential support. Free call or text HELP to 4357.
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger.
Our Lighthouses.
Every Keeper here is trained, supported by qualified kaimahi, and ready to korero on your terms.
He Waka Tapu
A kaupapa Māori organisation grounded in tikanga. Walk-in support, whānau violence response, and recovery alongside trained kaimahi.
Te Aranga Health Clinic
A low-cost general practice with a community focus. Quality general practitioners and nurses, easy walk-in access for whānau.
What happens when you reach out.
Get in touch
Tap the contact button, phone, or text. Your details stay private — you can use a first name only.
Share at your pace
No forms, no assessment. Just a korero. Share as much or as little as feels right in the moment.
Next steps, together
Your Lighthouse helps you find what comes next — a support group, a kaupapa, or just the next korero.
Become a Lighthouse Keeper.
If you are already a kaimahi in a kaupapa Maori organisation and you would like to sit alongside whanau through hard moments, we would love to korero.
He Waka Tapu 
Te Aranga Health Clinic