Supporting whānau and communities
Nau mai, haere mai ki Bream Bay
Community Support Trust
Tēnei te mihi mahana ki a koutou e toro mai ana ki tō mātou pae.
This is a place where you can feel the heartbeat of our community — a space built on manaakitanga, kotahitanga, and genuine care for one another.
Here, every person is valued, every whānau is welcomed, and every story matters. Whether you’re seeking support, connection, or simply exploring what we offer, we’re glad you’re here.
Together in partnership — kotahitanga standing side by side, uplifting our community with purpose and heart.
Our
Story
Bream Bay Community Support Trust
For more than 25 years, Bream Bay Community Support Trust has stood alongside our community, supporting whānau to feel safe, connected, and empowered. Our roots run deep in Bream Bay, and our work reflects the values that hold our people together — kotahitanga, manaakitanga, and genuine care.
We provide a wide range of community services designed to uplift whānau, strengthen resilience, and respond to the real needs of Bream Bay. From practical support to advocacy and connection, we walk with individuals and families through life’s challenges and opportunities.
As our community grows and changes, so do we. We strive to be innovative, adaptable, and responsive — ensuring our services remain relevant, accessible, and grounded in the values that guide us.
Together, we nurture a community where everyone can thrive.
Bream Bay Community Support Trust partners with a range of visiting providers who use our space to deliver valuable services to the local community. These external agencies offer support across health, wellbeing, social connection, and practical day‑to‑day needs. Our goal is to ensure the community has a trusted hub where support is easy to find and everyone feels comfortable reaching out.
Join Our Free Housing Support
READY TO RENT WORKSHOP
Date
Day 1 Thursday, 26th March 2026
Day 2 Friday, 27th March 2026
9:30am - 2.00pm
BOTH DAYS
Join us for a free Ready to Rent workshop designed to empower individuals and whanau with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to successfully overcome common barriers in finding and maintaining a rental home in social housing and private rental market.
Upon completion of the two-day workshop, participants will receive helpful resources, and a Certificate of Completion to include in future rental applications.
Morning Tea & Lunch will be provided.
Spaces are limited so please register early to secure your place.
The people and place are amazing
M Kelly, One Tree Point
Client Testimonials
"Great place, helps so many people from counsellors, a free GP, SPCA come out, even a WINZ worker.. kid friendly, lots of group activities for everyone.. totally recommend this place... lovely people, real sense of community in Ruakaka.. have helped so many people in need, that struggle with cost of living... 5 stars, well earned".
A. Stannard, Bream Bay
"Great local large space. Amazing for the community."
S. Hall, Waipu