Young woman smiling in a blue and green car holding a learner's sign, with the logo and text for Te Piki Oranga Māori Wellness Services on the car door.

He Tangata

We help whānau through the graduated driver licensing system, overcoming barriers to gain a licence and increase whānau independence and wellbeing.

Drivers’ education and licensing programme

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Ratonga whāinga
About this service

Learn to drive with our qualified driving instructors in our learner’s car, or in your car.

He Tangata is available for Whakatū (Nelson) and Motueka-based whānau.

A young woman and an older man standing on a city street in front of a blue car. The young woman is giving a thumbs-up and smiling, while the older man has his arm around her. The background shows commercial buildings, trees, and a clear blue sky.

This rangatahi gained her restricted licence through He Tangata and the support of her koro she is photographed with here.

He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e kii atu he tangata, he tangata, he tangata
What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

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Whakaurunga paearu | How to access

You can access He Tangata through:

  • self-referral, using the contact details on this page

  • referral by government organisations such as NZ Police

  • referral by Māori organisation and marae

  • referral by community organisations

Please note, at this stage, He Tangata is available for Whakatū (Nelson) and Motueka-based whānau only.

Please also be aware that there might be a waiting list.

Mō ētahi atu āwhina | For more assistance

Phone: 0800 ORANGA (672642)

Email: admin@tpo.org.nz

Use our online application/referral form: www.tpo.org.nz/enrol

Visit: A Te Piki Oranga hauora hub in Whakatū / Nelson, Motueka and Wairau / Blenheim.