Heartlands

Chatham Islands Council has the contract to run the Heartlands service on the Island.

Services we can support you with: 

• Printing Govt forms needed or any assistance to fill in an online form
• Scanning
• Use of computer and computer assistance
• Spare office

Services available by appointment:

• Ministry of Social Development
• Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) 
• Oranga Tamariki 
• Te Puni Kōkiri applications
• Ministry of Education 
• Māori Land Court (MLC)
• Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) passport applications 
• Creative Community applications 
• Community funding 
• Advocacy 
• Community Law 
• Employment 
• Referrals to other agencies 
• Stats
• Funding for young people and families
• Food bank referrals
• Accommodation on Island
• Boarding Assistance
• Financial assistance
• Community services 

For more information about services available, please contact your local Heartlands Coordinator.

Additional services and information:

• One stop shop in isolation offering personal service face to face. 
• Kaumātua - Golden Oldies monthly meetings
• Present at some community events to be able to assist whānau

Contact information 

Chatham Islands Council 
13A Tuku Road
Chatham Islands

Phone: 033050146 or after-hours phone: 0273791242
Email: heartlands@chathamislands.govt.nz
Heartlands Coordinator: Barbara Joyce

Open hours: 
Monday – Friday 10:00AM – 3:00PM