Mate Wareware is the term that has been created by Māori, for Māori to describe dementia. For more information about Mate Wareware here is the link to the Mate Wareware app.

Dementia Canterbury has a cultural advisor as part of our team who is available to work with tāngata whenua and whānau to kōrero about putting culturally appropriate plans and tautoko in place.  Our team also works with whānau to develop services that best suit the needs of Māori with Mate Wareware.

Dementia Canterbury serves the Christchurch and Wider Canterbury regions, as well as the West Coast. Not all our services are available in all areas. Please contact your Key Worker on 03 379 2590 / West Coast 0800 259 226 to discuss what options are available in your area.

Click here for information on Te Rōpū Manaaki Mate Wareware, for Māori living with Dementia and their whānau.