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Otara Bridge

Strength testing of Otara Bridge was completed on Monday and Tuesday. Rangitīkei District Council and Manawatū District Council are now awaiting a detailed report from the bridge engineers, which will help inform the next steps for the bridge. Read more here.

Rangitīkei Youth Contacts

Marton Youth Services

OrganisationAddressContactService Details
Counselling Centre18 High Street, Marton06 327 5245Free Counselling and further support
NZ Police22 Stewart Street, Marton021 1915484Youth Aid Officer
Blue light (NZ POLICE)n/a021 1915484Bluelight camps/disco's/ events for youth in conjunction with NZDF
CACTUSn/a021 1915484Combined Adolescent Challenge Training Unit
Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa85 Hendersons Line, Marton06 327 5594
  • He Oranga Poutama (Taonga Tākaro & Physical Activities)
  • Te Rau o Te Huia (Māori Mental Health & Addictions)
  • Community Mental Health & Addictions Social services
  • Whānau Ora (Family wellness support)
  • Tamariki Ora (Well child)
Te Puna85 Hendersons Line, Marton027 234 6306Education, Training & Employment
Mahi Tahi20 High Street, Marton027 252 6088Licence, CV/Interview Prep, Employment, Funding
Ministry of Social Development240 Broadway, Marton0800 559 009Training, financial assistance, employment, futher referrals
Budgeting Services184a Broadway Marton06 327 4537Budgeting, financial advice
Marton Christian Welfare5 Follett Street, Marton06 327 6457Clothes, Food Parcels, Household goods, further refferal to other services
Te Kai Whaka Ora- Marton Youth Trust202 Broadway, Martonyouth.tkwomarton@gmail.comYouth Programmes, Mentoring, In school support
Kaiārahi - Family Court Navigator10 Market Place, Whanganui 4500Rangatahi/Whanau support through Court
Youth Line - Palmerston NorthTaihape - FridaysTalk@youthline.co.nzMentorship, Support
Safe to Talkn/a0800 044 334 / TEXT- 4334Support
STAROS -Affected by suicide support trustn/aSupport@STAROS.org.nzSuicide support
Mental Health Foundationn/ainfo@Mentalhealth.org.nz
Don’t Give Up - Need to Talkn/aCALL/TEXT 1737Counselling and support
Lifelinen/a0800 543 354/ TEXT 4357Counselling and support
Depression Helplinen/a0800 111 757Trained Councillor
HealthLinen/a0800 611 116Advice-Registered Nurses
Samaritiansn/a0800 726 666Support for isolated or emotional distress
New Zealand Psychological Societyn/awww.psychology.org.nzFinding a Counselor
Grief Support Servicesn/awww.griefsupport.org.nzSupport with grieving
'Whats up'n/a0800 942 8787Support/Help/ Suicide prevention
Greatfathersn/awww.greatfathers.org.nzSupport young/older fathers

Education

SchoolAddressContact PhoneEducation Type
Marton SchoolHereford Street, Marton06 327 8555Years 0-8
Marton Junction SchoolAlexandra Street, Marton06 327 7812Years 0-8
James Cook SchoolMill Street, Marton06 327 8229Years 0-8
South Makirikiri School945 Makirikiri Road, Marton06 327 6617Years 0-8
Saint Mathews School25 Ross Street, Marton06 327 7945Years 0-8 Catholic
Huntley SchoolWhanganui Road, Marton06 327 8049Years 4-8 Boarding
Rangitikei CollegeBredins Line, Marton06 327 7024Years 9-13 Secondary
Nga Tawa Girls CollegeCalico Line, Marton06 327 6429Years 9-13 Boarding