Nelson Bays Primary Health

28/11/2025

Are you and your whanau protected against measles?

You need 2 doses of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine after the age of 12 months old to be fully protected.

Vaccinations are available at your:
- GP
- Community pharmacy
- Richmond Health Hub - Tuesdays 3pm-7pm, and Fridays 9am-1pm

If you think you have measles, stay home, and call Healthline or your usual healthcare provider. If you were at a location of interest, monitor for symptoms, and check that your immunisations are up to date.

To find out what pharmacies offer immunisations go to https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/immunisation/nelson-marlborough/?primaryBranch=pharmacy

24/11/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a kōrero at the Nelson A&P Show over the weekend!

We carried out 50 heart health checks and gave out 50+ toothbrushes; had some valuable conversations about nutrition, physical activity, falls prevention, and mental health; and helped connect people with the health services available in our community.

We loved seeing you all - see you at our next event! 🩵

21/11/2025

Measles is in Nelson!

Immunisation is the best protection against measles and it's free for most people.

If you haven't had two doses of the Measles Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine it's recommended you get another dose. It's safe to have extra doses, unless you are pregnant or immune-compromised.

🏥 Richmond Health Hub
📍 281 Queen Street, Richmond, Nelson
🕒 Tuesdays 3pm to 7pm
🕘 Fridays 9am to 1pm

People can check their immunity status by visiting info.health.nz/measles-immunity or call the Vaccination Helpline for free on 0800 28 29 26.

For more information about MMR vaccination visit: info.health.nz/MeaslesVaccine

21/11/2025

Join us for FREE heart health checks, information, and advice about health services available in your community in partnership with Te Whatu Ora Stop Smoking Service and The Heart Foundation

📆Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd November, 9am-4pm
📍Nelson A&P Show, Richmond Showgrounds

13/11/2025

31/08/2025

Kia ora 🕊️ Dying Matters Week is on this week (1 - 7 September 2025).

This is a week of open conversations, expert insights, and compassionate support around death, dying, and grief.

🗓️ Advance Care Planning Intro Session - Join our ACP Facilitator for a gentle introduction to planning ahead
📍 Tuesday 2 September 2025, 10.30 - 11.30am
📌 Lee Woodman Studio, 259 Hardy Street, Nelson

🌿See the flyer for the full Nelson Programme
💻 Free online events and podcasts
📼 Selected sessions will be recorded and available afterwards

Find out what’s happening near you:
www.gowithgrace.nz/dyingmatters/nelson-events/nelson/

22/08/2025

Not long to go until Tane Summer Walking Sports! 🏈⚽️ See the flyer for more details!

Introducing Tane Summer Walking Sports! 🌟
Kia ora whānau, later this year when we head back into the warmer months, our Green Prescription team is excited to be starting Tane Summer Walking Sports! This will be a FREE 8-week community programme designed to promote men’s wellbeing through sports. 🏈⚽️

Stay active, connect with others, and boost your health in a fun, supportive environment. Keep an eye out as we share more details closer to summer! ☀

21/08/2025

Kia Ora, Today we hosted our regular Primary and Community Network Hui, bringing together 30 representatives from NGOs, community providers, council, MSD, and our Hauora Māori and Pasifika partners 🌿

It was an incredible opportunity to share updates, collaborate, and strengthen ties across our sector. A special thanks to Sport Tasman and Health Action Trust for their insightful presentations.

If you're an NGO or community provider in Nelson Bays and would like to be invited to the next hui, please email: info@nbph.org.nz ✨

21/08/2025

Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities in Nelson Bays! 🎓 Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) have joined together to launch a scholarship programme that supports young Māori ākonga (students) with funding and mentorship opportunities.

Through this partnership, we have the following scholarships available for students enrolled at NMIT:
• NBPH Miraka Norgate Scholarship: Two scholarships for course fees up to a value of $5,000 each to female ākonga (student) enrolled at NMIT
• NBPH Archdeacon Emeritus Harvey Ruru QSM Scholarship: Two scholarships for course fees up to a value of $5,000 each to male ākonga (student) enrolled at NMIT

This initiative reflects our shared commitment to nurturing future leaders and strengthening our community through education and hauora.

📢 Applications open soon - stay tuned via NMIT’s website and social channels!