Our approach
At Ahikāroa we believe in sustainable housing and choice for tāngata whai ora.
Partnership is at the heart our work. Every step is a collaboration between tangata whai ora, whānau, referrer, key worker, residential provider and other supports.
In this way, we can better understand the needs of the people we support and honour their dreams of what a home and community means for them.
Contact us
Phone: 0800 932 432
Email: ahikaroa@wisegroup.co.nz
If your request is urgent, regarding a short stay referral, or the Flexifund, please call us: 0277510473
The Ahikāroa team is made up of people with diverse skills and experience
The many strengths of our team allow us to take a whānau centred approach to find housing solutions, and provide ongoing support for tāngata whai ora to sustain their housing.
Our housing case workers and tenancy managers support tāngata whai ora to access suitable housing options, manage their tenancies, navigate any issues, and link to other supports.
What do housing case workers do?
Our housing case workers support tāngata whai ora to identify and access suitable housing options. They are experts in navigating processes and assisting with logistics to support people and help them live independently. Once someone is housed, our housing case workers work with clinical teams and other services and agencies to identify the wrap-around supports people need to sustain housing. Find out more about what our housing case workers do…
What do tenancy managers do?
Our tenancy managers help ensure tenants are aware of their rights and responsibilities, and proactively manage tenancy breaches to ensure Tenancy Tribunal intervention is a last resort. They are experts in Healthy Homes Standards and Residential Tenancy Act obligations, who make sure the tenancy agreement and bond lodgement are done, as well as assisting tāngata whai ora with the income-related rent process. Find out more about what our tenancy managers do…
Meet our leadership team
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