Welcome to Hōhepa Canterbury
Hōhepa Canterbury is a vibrant community of people with intellectual disabilities. We develop and deliver quality, innovative services that encourage people to live fully engaged lives.
We offer diverse living options, learning and activity programmes, community participation and therapies to develop body, soul and spirit.
Our community includes 60 homes at our main sites in Somerfield and Halswell, and in neighbouring streets. The Artemis Centre, Hōhepa Hall, management and administration staff all work from the Birchfield campus in Somerfield. This campus is nestled at the foot of the Port Hills amidst a beautiful 4 acre setting of lawns and gardens, complemented with a boundary stream and sculptures.
Nine kilometres away the Halswell Campus houses the Gaia Centre, within a picturesque 40-acre farm setting. This offers a social therapy environment, where members of the Hōhepa community can enjoy activities like planting vegetables and potting up native trees – all for the sheer enjoyment of getting their hands dirty!
Hōhepa Te Aroha Fund launch celebration
We are delighted to invite you to the launch of the Hōhepa Te Aroha Fund, our new legacy programme. This special afternoon will feature inspiring stories, performances from our creative community, and an opportunity to see how leaving a legacy gift can help secure a future of care, creativity, and belonging for generations to come. Learn more.
Tickets now available for Families' Weekend.
We’re excited to invite everyone with family members supported by Hōhepa Canterbury to the Families’ Weekend Dine and Dance, a very special evening to celebrate 60 years of Hōhepa Canterbury. Learn more.
We Are Hiring
When you work at Hohepa you are part of something very special. We support people with an intellectual disability to live their best lives and find a valued place in our society. Be part of every life, fully lived. Learn more.