Welcome to Te Ata

A place to learn, share and grow

A Peer Led Community Wellbeing Center in West Auckland

West Auckland Mental Health Support Trust

About Us

We are a peer led, mental health support service that offers a safe place for members to come along and socialize, learn and participate in a variety of programs, activities, events, and workshops.

Being peer led means we are governed and run by people who have experience of mental health and/or addiction challenges.

If you're over 18, live in the West Auckland area, and have a mental health challenge, have been under a mental health team, or are currently facing mental health challenges, Te Ata offers a welcoming space to connect, learn, be creative, and find a sense of belonging. Feel free to give us a call to learn more about our free services and how we can support you.

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Te Ata
Term 2, 2026 Programme
20th April – 3 July
We’re open 9.30 – 3.30 (Monday to Friday)
Monday
10.00 – 11.00 am
Addictions Recovery Support with Aimee & Junior
10.00 – 11.00 am
Movement to Music with Polly & Joy
11.00 – 12.00 pm
Yoga with Dani
1.00 – 3.00 pm
Rhythm for Change – Music (Guitar / Ukelele / Keyboard) with Maggie and John
Tuesday
10.00 – 12.00 pm
Art with Toi Ora
10.00 – 12.00 pm
Creative Writing with Toi Ora
1.00 – 2.30 pm
Peer Support Group
1.00 – 2.00 pm
Survivors Hub Peer Support Group with John
Wednesday
10.00 – 11.00 am
Tai Chi with Dorian
11.00 – 12.00 pm
Fair Food
1.00 – 2.30 pm
Diamond Dots
1.30 – 2.30 pm
Navigators Group with Joel – Navigating relationships when trauma is on boardFully Booked
Thursday
10.00 – 12.00 pm
Felting with Candice
10.00 – 11.00 am
Chair Yoga with Dani
11.15 – 12.15 pm
Te Reo with Kiriama and Taako
1.00 – 2.30 pm
Poetry with Aaron
Friday
10.00 – 12.00 pm
Kareoke
10.00 – 11.30 am
Over 60’s Peer Support
12.15 – 1.00 pm
Mindfulness with Joel
1.00 – 2.00 pm
Pool Competition
1.00 – 2.00 pm
Te Ira Wahine (Women’s Peer Support Group) (starts 10th April)
2.30 – 3.30 pm
Walking with Walsh
2.30 – 3.30 pm
Rhythm for Change Piano with Maggie

Search or filter by category to find a group that’s right for you.

Addictions Recovery Support Group
Journey into the recovery space with Junior and Aimee who are on their own recovery waka. You don’t have to be abstinent to attend.
No booking neededPeer Support
Art
Run in association with Toi Ora. A space to have fun and let your creative side shine. Come join us and be colourful!
No experience or booking neededCreative Arts
Barista Skills
Learn to make a cappuccino, latte and all the rest. Work one-to-one with our qualified trainer Zsu Zsa using our amazing Coffee Cart.
Waiting list — see staffPractical
Beading for Recovery
Candice has integrated positive affirmations with beading. Come along and give it a try — no experience needed!
No experience or booking neededCreative Arts
Chair Yoga
Take a break from the stress and hustle of daily life and join us for a gentle and rejuvenating yoga class — all abilities welcome.
Wellbeing
Creative Writing
Run in association with Toi Ora. Tell stories, share ideas and explore new worlds using imagination and creativity.
No experience or booking neededCreative Arts
Diamond Dots / Crafts
Bring your own craft projects or complete a diamond dots project. A relaxed, drop-in creative session.
No booking necessaryCreative Arts
Fair Food
Fair Food supplies food to organisations supporting immediate needs. Te Ata members are welcome to collect a bag of food.
Practical
Felting
Needle felting is a wonderfully therapeutic and versatile craft. Create shapes and designs using just felting needles, a mat, and wool.
No booking neededCreative Arts
Rhythm for Change – Guitar Lessons
Join Maggie from Walsh Trust for guitar lessons. Numbers are strictly limited — put your name down with staff to book.
Booking essentialMusic
Henderson Budget Service
Personalised, informal one-to-one support to help you take control of your finances. Our supportive staff are here to chat.
No booking neededPractical
Karaoke
Channel your inner star and sing your favourite songs on Friday mornings. All welcome — even if you’ve never sung before!!
No booking neededMusic
Mindfulness
Joel will guide you through a mindfulness meditation session. A calming space to slow down and check in with yourself.
No experience necessaryWellbeing
Movement to Music
Dance therapy students provide a fun and creative music and movement group. Come along and move!
No experience or booking neededWellbeing
Navigators Group
Join Joel in a space for those with trauma histories. Get support understanding how triggering others can be. Runs for 8–10 sessions.
Please book with staffPeer Support
Over 60’s Peer Support
A gathering of people sharing mental health experiences, strengths and hopes. Learning together and creating new friendships for the future.
Peer Support
Peer Support Group
A time to share and connect with others. We check in, talk about what’s going on in our world and discuss a topic each week.
Peer Support
Rhythm for Change – Piano
Join Maggie for piano lessons as part of the Rhythms for Change music programme in collaboration with Walsh Trust.
Music
Pool Competition
Join Terry for the challenging, exciting and popular Pool Comp. Beginners welcome — prizes for weekly winners!!
Active
Survivors Hub Peer Support Group
Join John and Will for a supportive group for survivors of abuse in state care and faith-based institutions. A safe space to connect and share.
No booking neededPeer Support
Te Reo Māori and Tikanga
Join Kiriama and Taako to learn the Māori language and customs. All welcome, whatever your level.
Practical
The Poetry Project
Adventure into the realms of poetic possibility. Set free your unwritten words and discover the joys of writing in your own style.
No prior knowledge requiredCreative Arts
Walking Group
Join Walsh Trust Peer support for walks through West Auckland’s urban environments. If weather is unsuitable, the group meets for communal activities and games.
Active
Women’s Wellbeing Peer Support Group (Te Ira Wahine)
Join Walsh Trust peer support workers in a dedicated women’s space to connect, share and support one another.
Peer Support
Yoga
Join Dani in a relaxing and beginner-friendly yoga session. All ages and stages welcome — the room fills up so be in early!
No booking neededWellbeing
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Most of our groups are run by volunteers. If you have something you’d like to share, please talk to us.

Would you like to volunteer at Te Ata? Please contact our staff on 09 8378671

Te Ata’s vision is for a community where people with lived experience of mental health challenges feel valued, and have a deep sense of belonging and wellbeing.

What do people think of Te Ata?

Te Ata is a warm and welcoming place with helpful and friendly staff. They have a lot of things to do and awesome classes to attend. I love coming to Te Ata.
Rebekah
Google Review
I really enjoyed it here and I would come back here again … I made some friends while coming here. So good on you Te Ata. Keep up the wonderful work you are doing with the people that go there.
Kathleen
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Address:
Units H - 2 & 3,
52 Keeling Road,
Henderson, Auckland
Email
office@teata.org.nz
Office
09 837 0671
Members Phone
09 837 0670
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