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Waitaki District Council - Housing support information
Local Government ProgramDirectory of local housing support and eligibility info for Waitaki residents; see options for emergency housing, grants and referrals. See hours & eligibility
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Housing Shelter Food Healthcare Clinics Transportati: local programs and next steps
If you need somewhere tonight, contact Work and Income/MSD via the council housing page and ask about emergency housing.
Before you apply
BenefitsGPS gives referral suggestions and contact leads. It is not an official eligibility decision, legal advice, medical advice, or a guarantee that a program has funding or openings.
- Confirm eligibility, service area, documents, hours, waitlists, and current availability.
- Avoid sharing Social Security numbers, case numbers, medical records, immigration identifiers, or other sensitive identifiers unless you are on a verified provider page.
- For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.
Programs to contact
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Citizens Advice Bureau North Otago
NonprofitFree advice on tenancy, housing rights and crisis referrals in North Otago; call for intake to book an appointment
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Waitaki District Council - Community housing
Local Government ProgramCouncil-managed community housing listings, waitlist and application details for retirees and low-income tenants. Apply online
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Waitaki District Council - Healthy Housing
Local Government ProgramGuidance on healthy home standards, insulation, repairs and rental compliance for landlords and tenants. See advice & compliance steps
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Te Ha o Maru
NonprofitLocal community housing trust offering shelter referrals and community support services; call for intake
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Waitaki District Health Services
Local Government ProgramCouncil overview of district health services, clinic locations and health access for Oamaru residents. See hours & eligibility
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WellSouth primary care mental health and wellbeing services
NonprofitPrimary care mental health services and wellbeing support referrals for Waitaki residents; book access through local clinics. Call for intake
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CCS Disability Action Waitaki
NonprofitDisability support services in Waitaki including home support, advocacy and housing accessibility advice. See eligibility & referral
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Oamaru Pacific Island Trust
NonprofitPacific Island community group offering settlement support, housing referrals and community navigation in Oamaru. Call for intake
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Livingwell Disability Resource Centre
NonprofitLivingwell resource centre providing disability information, housing supports and assistance with applications. See hours & eligibility
Recommended next steps
- If you need somewhere tonight, contact Work and Income/MSD via the council housing page and ask about emergency housing.
- For housing applications, ask Waitaki District Council about community housing eligibility and waiting-list steps.
- Visit CAB North Otago for free help with benefits, tenancy, debts, referrals, legal clinics, and forms.
- If damp, cold, or power costs are a problem, ask about healthy-homes, Warmer Kiwi Homes, and EnergyMate options.
- For GP, nursing, immunisation, sexual health, whanau support, or Maori health navigation, contact Te Ha o Maru.
- For mental health stress, low mood, or service navigation, ask your GP about free WellSouth Access and Choice support.
- For disability-related transport, access, benefits, advocacy, or parking permits, contact CCS Disability Action Waitaki.
- Pacific families can contact Oamaru Pacific Island Trust for culturally responsive health, social-service, and government-service navigation.
- Older or disabled residents can ask Livingwell for free information on entitlements, equipment, and disability support options.
- For urgent danger or medical emergency call 111; for non-urgent local navigation start with CAB or Waitaki District Council.
Need categories
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Housing and Shelter
- Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance
- Food Security