Maryanne Van Haandel remembers the day her parents dropped her off at her new home at the age of 7.
The 62-year-old was one of the first residents at Hohepa, a group of homes for Cantabrians with intellectual disabilities that opened in 1965.
Most people know her as Baz, a name she says came after having “long hair like Basil Brush years ago”.
We are pleased to present the key findings from the Hōhepa Canterbury 2023 Whānau Satisfaction Report. The overarching sentiment indicates a significant level of satisfaction
Hōhepa has been home for many since 1965. In that time, thousands of cherished memories have been created and to preserve these, we have created
Two new purpose-built homes are about to welcome 12 residents with intellectual disabilities as a result of growing demand.
