Te Puna Rau Aroha
A MASH Trust Community Space
Te Puna Rau Aroha is a MASH Trust community space in Taitoko Levin. It is an accessible and inclusive space where the community can come together, share stories, and feel a sense of belonging in their community.
This space offers an interactive sensory room for you to enjoy.
Open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
THE SENSORY SPACE
Connect with your senses in a controlled and immersive space with lighting, music and objects.
The Sensory Room is the highlight of Te Puna Rau Aroha. It is state-of-the-art, and one of a kind with its ability to be either a dark or light space.
Benefits may include:
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Increase concentration and focus attention
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Develop or reactivate senses of hearing, sight, smell, touch and taste
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Heighten awareness and improve alertness
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Improve coordination and motor development
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Promote cognitive development by increased brain function
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Encourage people to explore their environment
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Provide security
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Improve and encourage creativity
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Calmer behaviour
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Mental and physical relaxation - stress levels drop dramatically.
PRICING
30 minute session: $11.50 (including GST) per person
60 minute session: $17.50 (including GST) per person
Payment options include online card payments, invoicing, and EFTPOS on site. We note we do not accept cash payments and do not hold cash on site.
Te Puna Rau Aroha
The name Te Puna Rau Aroha was gifted to MASH for the space by Muaūpoko Tribal Authority. It refers to the place where love, respect, courage, safety, and sharing is what really matters. A place and space where the essential vitality and life force of individuals, whānau and the community is nurtured, cared for, cared about. Where we can work and play together to reach for our dreams and our potential, and where everyone can thrive.
CONTACT US
HOW TO FIND US
We are located near the Horowhenua Learning Centre at:
Heading east on Liverpool street, go past the Horowhenua Health Centre and St John Ambulance Station.
On the right, approximately 200 metres after St Johns Ambulance Station, there is a driveway with signposts for HLC and MASH Trust. Turn into this driveway and stay on this road until you see our bright blue building. Enter through the car parking gates.
