Other support services at Whakamaru
When someone walks into Whakamaru, they’re met with warmth, care, and practical help — all under one roof.
Alongside our café, supermarket, and community support team, manuhiri can access free laundry and shower facilities, as well as connection with peer-support workers and kaitiaki who provide compassionate guidance and links to further services.
Laundry and showers
Manuhiri have access to dignified options for showering, laundry and toilet facilities at Whakamaru. These amenities can be used by anyone.
They also act as a catalyst to engage in our community and, when needed, our support services.
Open hours
Internal shower facilities
Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm
Saturday, 9am-3pm
External shower facilities
Open 24/7
Laundry services
Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm.
Ora Toa’s Medical Centre
Ora Toa operate their medical practice on the first floor of Whakamaru, providing a variety of services to their patients. We work together with them to support the community.
Ora Toa’s operating hours can be found online, via their own website and search engine listings.
Open hours
Bookable community meeting spaces
Well-equipped meeting rooms, including a 20 seater boardroom, make Whakamaru a centre for collaboration.
Rooms are available for booking at no cost to the wider Wellington community.
Free dental service
Oral health is a key component of wellbeing that is often overlooked.
To meet this need, Wellington City Mission runs a free dental service at Whakamaru delivered by qualified Ora Toa dentists.
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