Te Puna Hauora o Te Raki Paewhenua

01/04/2026

Kia mataara e hoa mā, The flu season is amongst us 🤧

Flu Vaccination Available at Te Puna Hauora Clinics !
Start Date: 1st April
Where: Northcote and Birkdale clinic

Who Should Get Vaccinated:
• Everyone aged 6 months and older with eligible medical conditions
• Pregnant individuals
• People with chronic health conditions (heart disease, asthma, diabetes, etc.)
• Healthcare workers & caregivers
Why Get Vaccinated:
• Protect yourself and your whanau
• Reduce risk of serious flu complications
• Keep your community healthy

Book your appointment or find out eligibility for funded vaccine

📞 Call us at 0800 1 TE PUNA or 09 4893049

It only costs $30 to get vaccinated if you are not eligible to receive funded Flu vaccine!

Stay Healthy. Get Vaccinated! 💉

06/03/2026

💙 Your kidneys work 24/7 for you and your whānau.

Every day they quietly filter your blood, balance fluids in your body, and support your overall hauora.

The thing is… kidney disease often develops without symptoms, and many people don’t realise anything is wrong until it has already progressed.

The good news is that checking your kidney health is simple.
A quick blood and urine test with can help check how your kidneys are doing.

If you live with diabetes, high blood pressure, or have a family history of kidney disease, it’s especially important to stay on top of your checks.

💬 This Kidney Awareness Month, start the kōrero about your kidney health.

Looking after your tinana helps keep your whānau strong.

Learn More:
https://www.loveyourkidneys.co.nz/

15/12/2025

🌺Kia ora e te whānau🌺

As we make our way into the festive season make sure to check out our Northcote clinic hours below.

Our Birkdale clinic will be closed from 22nd Dec 2025, and will reopen on 12th Jan 2026.

If you need to see a Doctor, Nurse or Social Worker/Kaiārahi, Northcote Clinic will be open from 29th to 31st December for in-person consultations and appointments.

Kia hari, kia koa, kia haumaru i ēnei hararei 🥳

27/11/2025

Te Puna Hauora Clinic - Your Health, Our Priority 🌿
Tēnā koutou katoa! 🩺
We're an appointment-based clinic to ensure you get the best, timely care. We do not operate as a walk-in service. To book your appointment:

📞 Call us at 0800 1 TEPUNA (0800 1837 862) or 09 489 3049.
For Medical Emergencies, call 111
📲 24/7 Healthline: 0800 611 116 for free Health advice.
⏰ After-hours? We’ll direct you to local urgent care clinics.
💚 Your health journey matters to us. Let’s partner together for better care!

06/11/2025

It's nau mai haere mai ki Te Puna Hauora and help protect your whānau and Oranga Tamariki

✔️ Free for anyone under 32 or born after 1968
✔️ First dose at 12 months
✔️ Not for use during pregnancy, but safe post-birth
✔️ Can protect if given within 72 hours of exposure
🏥 Te Puna Hauora patients:
📞 Call 09 489 3049 to book
🌐 Or visit: bookmyvaccine.health.nz
🛡️ Let’s keep our communities safe – protect your whānau, hapū, and iwi.

09/10/2025

🌺 Mate Mīere (Measles) Alert – Te Tai Tokerau 🌺
Protect your whānau and Oranga Tamariki

📍 Have you been to a high-risk location?
➡️ You may need to stay home (self-isolate) unless you’re immune.
📞 Check your MMR status:
0800 929 999 (AIR)
0800 611 116 (Healthline)
💉 MMR Vaccine Info
✔️ Free for anyone under 32 or born after 1968
✔️ First dose at 12 months
✔️ Not for use during pregnancy, but safe post-birth
✔️ Can protect if given within 72 hours of exposure
🏥 Te Puna Hauora patients:
📞 Call 09 489 3049 to book
🌐 Or visit: bookmyvaccine.health.nz
🛡️ Let’s keep our communities safe – protect your whānau, hapū, and iwi.

02/10/2025

🌺 Honouring Luen Hoani 🌺

For over 36 years, Luen Hoani has stood as the Pou Tokomanawa of Te Kohanga Reo o Nga Tikanga Pono a pillar of strength, humility, and unwavering service to Te Ao Māori.

Born Luen Nanette Elizabeth Kay to Lesley and Elvina Kay, her journey into the kaupapa began through faith, whānau, and aroha. Guided by her belief in God and her commitment to the wellbeing of whānau and tangata, Luen embraced Te Reo Māori and Tikanga with open arms not as an observer, but as a devoted student, teacher, and leader.

From fundraising and building the kohanga whare with her own hands, to nurturing over 1500 tamariki into confident speakers of Te Reo. Luen has inspired generations including her own daughter Briar, now Kaiako Matua, and her mokopuna who continue the legacy.

A past kohanga reo student Te Arepa (age 11) shared:
“I’m good at speaking Māori and doing kapa haka because Koka Lu did lots with the kids at kohanga… even when my mum went there.”

As Chairperson of Te Puna Hauora, Luen continues to guide with integrity, calm, and purpose always putting whānau first.
Today, we honour her whakapapa, her faith, and her lifetime of service to our kaupapa.

He wahine toa, he wahine rangatira. He taonga nō tō tātou hapori.

25/06/2025

✨ Wānanga Hapūtanga ✨
Join us for a beautiful, free wānanga rooted in Mātauranga Māori to support you on your hapūtanga (pregnancy) journey.

🪢 Create your own muka tie and ipu whenua
🌿 Learn traditional birthing practices
💆🏽‍♀️ Experience mirimiri and taonga puoro
👨‍👩‍👧 Support people and tamariki welcome
🍲 Kai provided

✨ Limited spaces, criteria apply – message us for more details

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13/06/2025

🎉 Nau Mai Haere Mai! 🎉
Te Puna Hauora Birkdale Open Day - a day of connection, fun, and free health services to uplift whānau and support your hauora and rangatiratanga. 💚

🗓️ 14 June 2025
📍 166 Birkdale Road, Birkdale
🕘 10:00am

✅ Free Flu Shots
✅ Childhood Imms
✅ Cervical Screening (HPV)
✅ Whānau Ora Services

Bring the whānau and come see how we can support you to lead your journey to wellbeing. All welcome!

13/06/2025

30/05/2025

Importance of Immunisation and the Flu Vaccine

Getting vaccinated is a safe and effective way to stay healthy and protect others. The flu vaccine, taken every year, is a simple step to reduce flu-related illnesses and keep communities strong.

Why Immunisation Is Important
1. Prevents Disease
o Protects against serious illnesses like measles, polio, hepatitis, and flu.
2. Protects Communities (Herd Immunity)
o Helps protect those who can't be vaccinated by stopping disease spread.
3. Reduces Healthcare Burden
o Fewer sick people mean less strain on hospitals and lower medical costs.
4. Prevents Disease Comebacks
o Keeps previously controlled diseases from returning.

Why the Flu Vaccine Is Important
1. Seasonal Protection
o Updated each year to match the latest flu strains.
2. Reduces Severity
o If you get the flu, symptoms are usually milder, and recovery is faster.
3. Protects At-Risk Groups
o Vital for babies, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic health issues.
4. Prevents Complications
o Helps avoid serious flu-related problems like pneumonia.
5. Fewer Sick Days
o Means fewer missed days at work or school.