Whare Tukutuku - Te Rau Ora

Whare Tukutuku is the National Addiction Centre that sits within the korowai of Te Rau Ora. Our approach is to elevate an alcohol and other drug (AOD) workforce that is whānau-centred and community-focused. We awhi whānau who mahi in the alcohol and other drug space to improve equity of care. The kaupapa encourages pou whānau to be part of a workforce that is connected to other whānau within their rohe. Whare Tukutuku appreciates the absolute importance of whānau working within their hapori, in places that acknowledge whānau mana, rangatiratanga, and connection to whenua.