Korowai Aroha

01/12/2025

Kia ora whānau,
This Wednesday is our last Fordlands Hauora Clinic for the year
11am to 2pm (last appointment 1.30pm).

Our Registered Nurse will be onsite for health checks, ear health checks, and acute care before the Christmas season gets busy.
Rowie can help with Community Services Card support, and we also offer enrolment support 🙌 casuals welcome.

Walk in and check yourself out before Christmas comes around.

Keep an eye on our page and the Fordlands Community page for new times and days in the new year.

01/12/2025

Final Hauora Clinic for the Year – Nau mai, haere mai!

Join us at Ōwhata Marae this Thursday, 10am–1pm, for our last clinic before Christmas. All our usual services are available, nurse practitioner, registered nurse, health checks, mirimiri, physiotherapy, social services and more (see poster).

Complete an intervention and collect your fresh, warm hāngī on your way out, gifted by Te Rōpū o te Ora – Women’s Health League.
If you’d like to eat your kai onsite, there’s plenty of space around the marae or in the wharekai.

Services on the day:
• Wharenui: Mirimiri, Physiotherapy, Kaumātua injury prevention Tennille from Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao (an awesome addition to our rōpū)
• Wharekai: Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Steven from MO Problem Gambling (his first time with us)

We look forward to welcoming you and supporting our whānau before the Christmas break.

All services FREE – all welcome!

30/11/2025

Ka mau te wehi Aleisha!

From remote islands to marae-based clinics, aged care, GP clinics and other primary health providers, nurses are building careers that change lives.

22/11/2025

What a day, whānau!
Our staff kicked things off, people came in for their measles immunisations, there was singing, dancing, sausage sizzle vibes, even the neighbours came over instead of calling noise control on Rowie! 😂

Free measles support is always here at Korowai Aroha, come in and kōrero anytime

Mauri Ora

21/11/2025

Kia ora e te whānau,
This is our last clinic at Paratehoata for the year and we’d love to see you there.
We will be at the marae Monday 24th November from 3pm to 6pm, with the last appointment at 5.30pm.

Our team includes:
Dr Aroha – GP
Rangikahiwa – Registered Nurse
Brendon – RAPHS Pharmacist
Mauri Tau Mauri Ora – Miri Miri
Tenille Tukaki – Koeke Injury Prevention Service
(Supporting koeke and whānau with hauora, rongoā, mirimiri, counselling, and navigation to health and social services.)

Korowai Aroha are open for enrolments if you would like to join our whānau.

No appointments needed – just walk in and take care of your hauora.
Nau mai, haere mai.

20/11/2025

Whānau mā, here’s an important update to keep our community informed and safe.
Public Health Advisory (20 November): 32 measles cases have been reported.
Let’s look after our whakapapa and take care of each other.
More information below.



https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/measles/about-measles

19/11/2025

“Because I’m too old to have digital medical records 🤣 and I can only recall having a single MMR vaccine, I chose to have another shot today 🩼

The main reason is because my bro is immunocompromised, therefore he is unable to receive the vaccine, so the best thing I can do to protect him from this dumb as hara that is going around, is to make sure I’m vaccinated for him…he can’t get the shot, but I can get it for him ❤️

Also I would like to add that I’m not old enough to not have the vaccine at all 🤣 (all those born before 1969).

I know there is lots of mistrust around immunisations and vaccinations, however, if you need an MMR dose and would like one, Korowai Aroha is running a clinic this Saturday from 10am-1pm, 1292 Hinemoa St, Rotorua…open to all.

Kei a koutou te tikanga 🙂”

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Pikiao Hinemoa Pharmacy Te Arawa Whānau Ora Collective Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora Rotorua Area Primary Health Services Te Taura Ora o Waiariki - Te Arawa IMPB Western Heights Health Centre

18/11/2025

CANCELLED 🌨

Kia ora whānau Fordlands hauora clinic
19th November, 11am–2pm is cancelled

Heoi see you all in a fortnight time
3rd December, 11am -2pm

Mā te wā

16/11/2025

Thank you Uncle Rāwiri Bhana for the timely reminder.

Whānau mā, with measles on the rise in our community, please check if you and your whānau are vaccinated so that you are protected.

🩺 Free Measles Pop-Up Clinic
📍 Korowai Aroha – 1292 Hinemoa Street
🗓️ This Saturday
⏰ 10am–1pm

Pop in and our nēhi can awhi you. It’s quick, free, and helps keep our mokopuna and community safe.

If you’re unsure whether you or your tamariki have had your measles immunisations, give us a call, we can help.
📞 0800 507 092

14/11/2025

World Diabetes Day – Hauora Tip from Nurse Mary 💙

"Drink two bottles of water a day 😁 that’s for everyone!"
Staying hydrated helps your overall hauora and supports healthy blood sugar levels.

Here are a few more simple, everyday steps you can take:

💧 Drink water regularly
🥦 Try one healthy kai swap
🚶 Move your body for 10 minutes
🩺 Book regular check-ups
🍽️ Fill half your plate with colour
💙 Ask questions 👏 knowledge is power

If you're unsure about your blood sugars or need support, book an appointment with our team:
📞 0800 507 092

Small steps make a big difference.
Mā te mahi ngātahi ka ora ai tātou.

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11/11/2025