Urenui & Mōkau Rural Healthcare Inc.

05/04/2026

25/03/2026

Latest quarterly results for health targets (Oct-Dec 2025) show solid improvements over the same time a year ago, with more patients accessing care sooner:

• Shorter waits for elective treatment – 64.5% of patients were seen within four months, up from 59.2% last year. The 25/26 milestone is 70%.

• Shorter stays in emergency departments – 74.2% of patients were admitted, discharged or transferred within six hours, up from 72.1% last year. The 25/26 milestone is 77%.

• Shorter waits for first specialist assessment – 62.2% of patients had an assessment within four months, up from 60.6% last year. The 25/26 milestone is 65%.

• Faster cancer treatment – 87.0% of patients received cancer management within 31 days of the decision to treat, up from 85.9% last year. The 25/26 milestone is 87%.

• Improved childhood immunisation – 82.9% of children fully immunised at 24 months, up from 77.0% last year. The 25/26 milestone is 87%.

Overall, the latest results are encouraging and show that we’re on the right track.

Find more information at: http://spr.ly/6188B6wF6G

05/03/2026

Youth in the Regions: Keeping Talent in Rural New Zealand

How do we inspire young people to build their futures in rural New Zealand? Barbara Kuriger will lead a conversation on one of the most urgent challenges facing our regions: ensuring that talent is nurtured, supported, and retained outside the main centres.

From opportunities in education and training, to pathways in agriculture, technology, and regional enterprise, rural communities have unique strengths to offer. Yet attracting and keeping young people requires fresh ideas, strong leadership, and a commitment to building vibrant, sustainable communities.

A reminder to join us as we explore practical solutions, share success stories, and discuss what it will take to make rural life a place where the next generation can thrive.

📅 Date: Wednesday 18 February
🕒 Time: 7.00pm
📍 Location: Online

We want to hear from YOU! Share your experiences, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.
👉 Register and submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/6LzBJUwocQkAnhtZ8

02/03/2026

5 more sleeps to go 🤠🐄

01/03/2026

Supporting a new parent isn’t just kind - it supports their health and wellbeing.

Practical help like meals, laundry, caring for older tamariki, or holding pēpi so parents can rest can reduce stress and help families recover and adjust in the early weeks.

If you’re a friend or whānau member, choosing one small, practical thing can make a real difference. 💛

26/02/2026

🌟 Exciting News for Our Communities! 🌟
We are pleased to announce that the Nurse Prescriber Clinic will be reopening in Urenui — and we’re excited to share that this service is now also available in Mōkau!
This new clinic is being introduced to improve access to healthcare and provide more timely support for whānau across our region.
What Can a Nurse Prescriber Do?
A Nurse Prescriber is a specially trained registered nurse who can:
✔️ Assess and diagnose a range of common health conditions
✔️ Prescribe medications within their scope
✔️ Order and interpret certain tests
✔️ Manage long‑term health conditions
✔️ Provide ongoing health advice, education, and preventive care

Our District & Palliative Nursing Service remains the same — nothing is changing to your current care or support.
The Nurse Prescriber Clinic is an additional service designed to give our community more options and faster access to health services closer to home.
Ngā mihi - Urenui & Mōkau Rural Healthcare team

Whānau living in or near Urenui and Mōkau - We are excited to be able to bring healthcare closer to home and more accessible for you with our new regular Nurse Prescriber clinics!

We will be in Urenui every Tuesday and Mōkau every second Tuesday (starting on 10 March).

Our Tui Ora Nurse Prescribers can help with:
- Managing long-term conditions
- Repeat prescriptions
- Minor illness support
- General health advice and follow-ups

Please call to make an appointment ahead of time, (06) 754 811, and let us know which clinic you'd like to attend.💚

24/02/2026

Remediation NZ has been fined $71,250 for offensive odours at a compost site in north Taranaki – which had been described by neighbours as smelling like "faecal and pig effluent".

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

Thanks to all caregivers

13/02/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬?
Nipah virus causes a rare but serious illness that can spread from animals (such as bats or pigs) to people, contaminated fruits or fruit products - and sometimes between people.

Outbreaks are usually small and containable.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐡 𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬?
⏱️ Nipah symptoms usually begin within a week - between 3–14 days after exposure.

🔍 Early detection and diagnosis are essential to reduce the risk of death.

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟?
🦠 There is currently no specific medicine or vaccine for Nipah virus in people or animals.

⏱️ Early diagnosis and timely supportive care can greatly improve chances of recovery.

Remember: simple everyday actions can help prevent infection!

11/02/2026