A new era of mental health care for the Lakes District

#HePūrongo The Lakes District has marked a major milestone in mental health care with the official opening of Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue. Lauren James of Ngāti Whakaue highlights the stark difference this new environment makes for those seeking support: "It’s actually worn, and it’s not a place of oranga, it’s not a place of wellness. Yet when you come here you can feel the wellness, like it actually draws you in. It says "I'm here to look after you, I’m here to mirimiri you, I’m here to care for you." Maioha Panapa was at the opening and filed this report. #HauoraHinengaro #NgātiWhakaue #TeArawa #MentalHealth #AukahaNews Aukaha News - Te Tai Pūkōrero --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS • Facebook:   / aukahanews   • Instagram:   / aukahanews   • TikTok:   / aukahanews   • YouTube:    / @aukahanews5169