Holiday Greetings
And so as 2023 is drawing to a close and the summer holiday season is here, this
whakatauki or Māori proverb captures some special reflection that seems to be especially
relevant at this time of year. We believe it originated from the Muaūpoko iwi.
He taonga rongonui te aroha ki te tangata
Goodwill towards others is a precious treasure.
We would like to share our goodwill in the form of a sincere thank you to all those who
have accessed our services, support us with our mahi/work and support us as people.
We wish you time to enjoy some good weather with family and friends and that this
time revives you for the year to come.
Holiday Arrangements, December 23rd to January 22nd
Kindred Centre Counsellors are having a holiday break starting the 23 December 2023.
Helen returns to on the 15th January 2024.
Monique is available the week of the 8th - 12th January and returns to work on the week beginning the 22nd of January.
We will check emails over the holiday period though there may be a delay in replying.
HelenB@kindredcentre.nz
MoniqueD@kindredcentre.nz
General Enquiries to info@kindredcentre.nz
Immediate Support: Please contact emergency services should a crisis occur, New Zealand only.
Emergency Services: Fire/Police/Ambulance
• Please call 111 in an emergency.
• 105 for non urgent police support
• 111 text: If you have hearing or speech difficulties, you can register for 111 text,
https://www.police.govt.nz/111-txt/how-register-111-txt.
Telephone Counselling Services available 24/7
• 1737-Need to Talk https://1737.org.nz
• Lifeline: 0800543354
• Youthline: 0800376633
• Depression helpline: 0800111757, Text: 4202, www.depression.org.nz
Progress 2023 and Goals 2024
We wanted to improve the service. We have upgraded Kindred Centre website and
we grow in understanding of online tools to enable our profile holders. Defining
the home of Kindred Centre has been interesting as Monique is a telehealth counsellor
and Helen works in North Canterbury. However our Google business profile has enabled
us to signal service offerings and location which has increased the visibility of Kindred Centre.
2024 is a time to settle further into what we are doing and to grow.
Please contact Monique to discuss what a professional profile on Kindred Centre can do for your practice.
Meri Kirihemete/Merry Christmas