How Hoake can help
Hoake is created to ensure lasting change.
It will enable you to maintain a life free from gambling harm by supporting you with your needs and goals. Together, we’ll identify your unique concerns and develop practical strategies to overcome them. The programme will provide you with tools to build healthier routines, manage stress, and strengthen your support networks. By focusing on lasting change, Hoake ensures that you build skills, and the resilience needed to maintain a balanced and fulfilling life.
What you can expect
The Hoake Programme will:
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Provide a specialised support team that includes health professionals, cultural advisors, and people with lived experience of recovery.
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Provide options for residential or community-based pathways. Whether you need a place to go to reset, or additional supports while staying connected to your community, we will help you develop a programme that works for you.
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Create a holistic support plan that’s right for you, ensuring you always have full control over your journey — nothing happens without your say. You can pause, change your plan, or stop at any time.
Which pathway is right for me?
Your support plan will be based on your own needs and goals. You can choose a pathway that is right for you. It might be:
Residential Support
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A short stay at a safe, supportive place where you can focus on your recovery with 24/7 care.
Community-Based Support
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Help in your everyday environment. This includes therapy, group support, peer-led activities, and cultural or whānau-based sessions.
Wellbeing Support
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We can also help with childcare, interpreters, respite options, and more- whatever makes your journey easier.
Aftercare Planning
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Even after the programme ends, we’ll help you stay connected with support groups, employment or study opportunities, and your wider community
Above the Path, the Dove Soars
Rooted in the wisdom of tikanga Māori, our journey of healing honours the interconnectedness of wairua (spirit), whānau (family), hinengaro (mind), and tinana (body).
The path depicted in our logo represents te ara whakaora-the sacred journey one undertakes to reclaim balance and wellbeing. It is not a straight road, but a winding trail shaped by courage, refection, and strength of whakapapa.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will see my personal information?
We understand that seeking help can feel overwhelming. Your privacy is important to us, and any information shared will remain strictly confidential.
- Information will only be shared with those involved in your support plan.
- Your consent will always be sought before including others in discussions about your care.
If you have any concerns about confidentiality, please talk to your practitioner or the Hoake co-ordinator.
Can I bring a support person?
You can bring whānau or a trusted support person to meetings and sessions. They can be part of your team too. We recommend choosing someone who is available to listen, support and understands your situation.
Next steps
If you think Hoake could benefit you, or if you have questions:
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Speak to your gambling harm practitioner.
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Discuss your situation and explore which pathway is suitable for you.
Your recovery journey is important, and change is possible.
Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitū! | Feel the fear and do it anyway
Rooted in the wisdom of tikanga Māori, Hoake honours the interconnectedness of wairua (spirit), whānau (family), hinengaro (mind), and tinana (body).
The path depicted in our Hoake logo represents te ara whakaora – the sacred journey one undertakes to reclaim balance and wellbeing. It is not a straight road, but a winding trail shaped by courage, reflection, and strength of whakapapa.
In te ao Māori, there is an understanding: Tūwhitia te hopo, mairangatia te angitū! – Feel the fear and do it anyway. This wisdom acknowledges that fear is part of the journey, but it need not define it. Every step forward, no matter how small, is an act of bravery and a movement toward mauri ora – a life of vitality and restored well- being.
Above the path, the dove soars. In many iwi traditions, manu (birds) are seen as guardians and messengers between realms. The dove in our Hoake logo represents te rangimārie (peace), te herekore (freedom), and the release from the grip of addiction. It embodies the moment when one begins to rise above whakamā (shame), reconnecting with purpose, whenua, and the enduring support of whānau.
Together, the path and the dove reflect not only the challenges of recovery from gambling harm but also the courage to embrace it – despite fear – and the promise of freedom that lies ahead.
Hoake offers a pathway to recovery and healing if you are attending a gambling harm service but require a bit more support. We understand the unique challenges that come alongside gambling harm and its impacts on mental health, relationships, and wellbeing. The Hoake programme is holistic and shaped by values that respect your background, identity, and journey, focused on walking alongside you with the care and support you need to make lasting, meaningful change.
