Ngā Mataapuna Oranga

28/11/2025

Kia ora koutou,

Please see the update below from Pirirākau Hauora.

For those enrolled with the hauora, GP appointments may be booked by contacting the Pirirākau reception. Appointments will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9 December onward at Te Manu Toroa in Gate Pā.

If you have a new or acute medical concern, you may attend Te Manu Toroa’s walk-in clinic, which operates on weekdays between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.

Ngā mihi nui to Te Manu Toroa for their support to Pirirākau Hauora whānau!

Kia ora koutou,
We are fortunate to have Te Manu Toroa supporting our patients with access to GP services. Please read through the attached flyer carefully.

Walk-ins will begin next week. Doctor’s appointments on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (8:30am – 12pm) will start from the 9th and 10th of December.

Ngā mihi to Te Manu Toroa for their support.

If any of our patients have queries, please call our reception on
07 552 4573 and we will be happy to provide the information needed.

Ngā mihi koutou.

23/09/2025

He pānui nui from Pirirakau Hauora.
Please take your time to read and share with any whānau who may be enrolled at Pirirākau.

🌿 Kia ora e te whānau,

📢 He pānui nui / Important notice — please take the time to read the flyer carefully. These updates are important for all those who are with our Hauora, as there are some changes to the way appointments will run.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work through these changes together. Keeping our whānau informed helps us continue to provide the best care we can. 💚

Ngā mihi,
Pirirākau Hauora Management

11/09/2025

30/07/2025

Kia ora e te iwi,

Please see the below post from New Zealand Civil Defense.

Following the 8.7 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia, Aotearoa New Zealand now has a National Advisory: Tsunami Activity warning in place.

Coastal areas may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges that can impact life. It is advised to stay away from beaches and shore areas, harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.

Stay safe, know where your closest evacuation points are and always make sure you have your emergency kits ready to go.

The state of local emergency for the Nelson Tasman region has expired. The region has now moved to a local transition period to support the recovery from the recent severe weather and flooding.

22/07/2025

Last week a group of 23 kaimahi from Kaupapa Māori Health Providers across Western & Eastern Bay of Plenty attended a Te Tiriti o Waitangi Workshop. This was delivered by Roimata Smail, a Public Law Barrister with over 2 decades of experience, Te Tiriti Educator and Author of the New Zealand #1 best seller, Understanding Te Tiriti.

This workshop covered topics such as:
- Differences between Te Tiriti and The Treaty
- Māori displacement
- Land confiscation
- Tangata Whenua & Tangata Tiriti
- WAI1315

Thank you to all who attended this workshop, and a special thanks to Roimata and her team. We are grateful to have you come in and share your knowledge with our collective.

Mauri Ora! 🖤🤍❤️

14/07/2025

Recent data from Health NZ shows that Ngā Mataapuna Oranga has one of the highest immunisations decline rates, with 25% of whānau choosing not to immunise. As a smaller PHO with just four practices, it only takes a few whānau to shift our overall numbers.
We know that the Covid pandemic caused a lot of uncertainty and mistrust in the health system and we understand why some whānau are still hesitant.
Our focus now is on rebuilding those relationships, having open kōrero, and supporting whānau to feel safe, informed, and empowered when making decisions about the health of their tamariki.

A health provider says they're up against anti-vaccination misinformation on social media.

12/06/2025

Register now for our Stroke Awareness Seminar on Tuesday 24th June

12/06/2025

Our Kaiwhakahaere Valarie is attending the Whānau Ora Conference this week alongside our collective partners. A powerful opportunity to strengthen relationships, share insights, and continue working together to uplift whānau across Aotearoa.

10/06/2025

Check out this awesome reel from the QAIHC Statewide Members Conference 2025.

10/06/2025

Last week Janice Kuka (Managing Director of Ngā Mataapuna Oranga) and Rawiri Crawford (Investment & Growth Lead) attended the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council Statewide Members Conference.

Janice presented on how we are currently navigating a changing political environment and its impacts on our people and the healthcare system. Rawiri shared some background into the development of our Tangata Whenua Model of Care, Tūāpapa.

The presentation and insight into our model of care was well received with many praises and compliments. We would like to thank our brothers and sisters at Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council, for welcoming us into your space, your wonderful hospitality and for allowing us to be part of this conference 🖤💛❤️

15/05/2025

Kia ora e te iwi,

If you would like to watch the livestream of the Second and Third reading of Ngā Hapū o Ngāti Ranginui Claims Settlement Bill, check out the pānui below.

Ngāti Ranginui Settlement Bill Readings

Tune in to the Second and Third Readings of the Ngāti Ranginui Claims Settlement Bill, live from Parliament Today at 10am.

Watch live: https://videos.parliament.nz/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7tqu8PmeaTu3wqGMmq9KJPcp49-29wkZmJ946Eu45mbASFa-NtWquR5bkljg_aem_fbqIRk1aKDE1dF5g7oUGfg

You can also follow the day’s readings:
On radio
On Parliament TV (Freeview 31, Sky 86)

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