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Housing Shelter Food Healthcare Clinics Transportati: local programs and next steps

For urgent housing, contact Te Whare Putea and ask to join the temporary housing waiting list.

Free No sign-in Provider verification required enFederal Government ProgramKaikoura Heartlands Service CentreLocal Government ProgramKaikoura District Council Health and Emergency Services

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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Kaikoura Heartlands Service Centre

Federal Government Program

Kaik ura Heartlands Service Centre: addiction treatment & recovery referrals plus help accessing emergency or transitional housing; Call for intake.

Open provider page +1-702-637-1324
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Kaikoura District Council Health and Emergency Services

Local Government Program

Kaik ura District Council Health & Emergency Services: council-run emergency housing, welfare and temporary accommodation info after disasters; See hours & e...

Open provider page +1-577-817-3872

Recommended next steps

  • For urgent housing, contact Te Whare Putea and ask to join the temporary housing waiting list.
  • For food help, ask Te Whare Putea or Heartlands Kaikoura about the community foodbank.
  • For benefits, Work and Income, IRD, printing, scanning, or phone access, start with Kaikoura Heartlands.
  • For a GP appointment or urgent weekend care, call Kaikoura Health before going in if possible.
  • For life-threatening emergencies, call 111; Kaikoura Health is not a full emergency department.
  • For free legal advice, book Community Law through Heartlands or call the Community Law advice line.
  • If housing is unstable, ask for the MSD Housing Navigator or Community Social Worker at Te Whare Putea.
  • For driver licensing or transport-related ID issues, ask Heartlands about AA Driver Licensing appointment days.
  • For hearing needs, contact Your Way Kia Roha for free hearing tests and funding advice.
  • Bring ID, proof of address, income details, tenancy papers, bills, and any benefit letters to appointments.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security