If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111. For free 24/7 support, call or text 1737.
If you are grieving in Northland / Te Tai Tokerā, this guide brings together places to start. You will find hospice and bereavement support, counsellor directories, funeral aftercare, whānau and community support, and practical links for what to do after someone dies.
Start here
- 1737 — Call or text 1737 free, 24/7 to talk with a trained counsellor
- The Grief Centre — 0800 331 333
- Hospice NZ — Find a Hospice
- NZAC — Find a Counsellor
- Healthpoint
- Govt.nz — Death and bereavement
- FDANZ — Find a Funeral Director
- Skylight — 0800 299 100
- Victim Support — 0800 842 846
Main centres in this region
Northland / Te Tai Tokerā stretches from just north of Auckland to the tip of the North Island. Main centres include Whangarēi, Kerikeri, Kaikohe, Kaitaia and Dargaville.
Hospice and palliative care
- Hospice Northland — serves Whangarēi and the wider Northland region, including bereavement support for whānau
- Hospice NZ Find a Hospice
Counselling and bereavement support
- NZAC Find a Counsellor
- Healthpoint — counselling listings for Northland
- The Grief Centre — 0800 331 333
Funeral directors and aftercare
Use FDANZ Find a Funeral Director to find a funeral director in Northland.
Māori and Pasifika support
- Te Ipu Aronui — Māori grief support
- Healthify — Māori and Pasifika wellbeing resources
- Your local marae and iwi health organisations can also provide guidance on tikanga and bereavement support
Practical first steps
- Govt.nz — What to do when someone dies
- Births, Deaths and Marriages
- Work and Income — bereavement support payment
- What to Do After Someone Dies — our full guide
Urgent support
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 111. For free 24/7 counselling, call or text 1737. Crisis teams are for urgent mental health situations, not general grief counselling.
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