JC Construction are proud to be donating carpentry labour to this incredible project.
Alongside many other amazing Christchurch construction companies to bring this project out of the ground.
https://www.lighthousetrust.co.nz/

The Challenge
Right now, our young people
are struggling.
Anxiety, depression, and stress are on the rise, and traditional systems aren’t keeping up. Young people need safe, calm spaces where they can breathe, reflect and reset.

That’s what Te Whare Rama Pods offer.

These nature-inspired sensory spaces are designed to help students regulate emotions, reduce stress, and cultivate mindfulness for improved wellbeing and focus.

Te Whare Rama Pods are calm, carefully crafted spaces designed for one thing: helping young people feel safe, grounded, and supported.

Placed in schools and community settings, each pod provides:

• A quiet place to reset, that uses nature and the five senses to deactivate heightened emotion

• Space to practise mindfulness, de-escalate anxiety, and get support

• A safe zone that is free from judgement or stigma

• A setting that honours cultural identity and emotional wellbeing

• A tangible, practical tool to support the mental health system

Designed with input from rangatahi and professionals, ‘Te Whare Rama’ means ‘A House of Light’ — a beacon of hope and safety through the storms of life.