Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust (TCKT) was formed in 1996 as a Maori Health Trust to improve health services to the community.

The trust was established in the Grande Arcade with four full-time staff. Now, TCKT has employed over 100 staff, Doctors, Social Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, Community Support Workers. Majority of them are born and bred Taumarunui citizens. 

From its beginnings to now TCKT has strategically developed a wraparound healthcare service underpinned by kaupapa Maori Values and principles that serve everyone, both Maori and Pakeha alike. 

TCKT are committed to the values of Whanau Ora by putting whanau first with a seamlessly integrated model of care so that they become self-managing; living healthy lifestyles; confidently participating in Te Ao Maori and society; economically secure and successfully involved in wealth creation.

Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust (TCKT), has a long and successful history providing health and social services to the community. The Trust is governed by 5 Trustees, all of whom have been active citizens in community development. Supporting the Trustees is an advisory team. Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust currently employs over 100 staff. 70 - 80% of our clients are Maori.