Te Moana a Toi IMPB

29/10/2025

Kia mataara e te whānau – Measles is spreading again.

With lots of whānau having travelled across the rohe over the long weekend, it’s a good time to stay cautious and help prevent measles from spreading.

If you or anyone in your whānau start showing symptoms - like a fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes, or a rash - please stay home and phone ahead before going to your GP or health provider. This helps keep others safe.

📞 You can also call Healthline on 0800 611 116 anytime for free advice or answers to your pātai.

Protect yourself and your loved ones:

💉 Two doses of the MMR vaccine (after 12 months of age) protects nearly everyone (99%) from measles.

✅ The MMR vaccine is free and safe for anyone under 18, and for adults who qualify for free healthcare.

🏥 You can get vaccinated at your pharmacy, GP, nurse, Hauora Māori, or Pacific health provider. Find your nearest clinic here: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics

🌐 You can check for updates on confirmed exposure sites here: https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles-locations-of-interest-in-aotearoa-new-zealand -locations-of-interest-17809

ℹ️ To learn more about checking your immunisation status, visit https://info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/about-measles/measles or phone the Vaccination Helpline on 0800 282 926.

🤍 Kia haumaru tātou e te whānau - let’s protect each other and keep our communities well.

28/10/2025

Today is World Stroke Day and we're reminded how important it is to know the signs — for ourselves and our whānau.

👉🏾 Face – is it drooping?
👉🏾 Arm – can they lift both arms?
👉🏾 Speech – is it slurred or strange?
👉🏾 Take action – call 111 right away.

Every minute counts. Recognise the signs. Act FAST.

26/10/2025

Iwi representatives on Te Moana a Toi IMPB are guided by the following set of tikanga to ensure they remains tika and pono to the mahi needed to affect positive change for Iwi and whānau Māori:

Whanaungatanga – Strong, transparent relationships with Iwi, mātāwaka, hāpori Māori and key stakeholders to achieve Toi Ora within Mai I Ngā Kuri a Whārei ki Tihirau.

Kaitiakitanga – Driving governance and leadership in health provision for Iwi, mātāwaka, hāpori Māori and key stakeholders to achieve Toi Ora within Mai I Ngā Kuri a Whārei ki Tihirau.

Manaakitanga – Providing Iwi led decisions about health service provision that are tailored to the needs of the community it serves.

Rangatiratanga – Acting as a vehicle to achieve mana motuhake and tino rangatiratanga in health and other sectors in line with the obligations outlined in Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Wairuatanga – Acknowledged and upheld as interrelated to everything and a fundamental aspect of health and wellbeing.

Kotahitanga – Working together with energy and enthusiasm towards the achievement of common goals.

24/10/2025

✨ Te pātai o te rā ✨

“What’s one thing you wish mainstream health services understood about Māori wellbeing?”

We know hauora is more than just physical health – it’s about whānau, wairua, hinengaro and tinana, all working together. 💫

Drop your whakaaro in the comments ⬇️ – your voice helps shape a health system that truly reflects us all.

21/10/2025

We can nourish our wairua by connecting with something bigger than ourselves - nature, karakia, or silence.

We might recite karakia, watch the sunrise, sit quietly with our thoughts, or remember our tūpuna.

Even one quiet moment can help us nourish our wairua. ✨

20/10/2025

⚠️ STRIKE NOTICE ⚠️

Some health workers are planning to strike Thursday 23 October to 7am Friday 24 October.

Hospitals will remain open and patients will receive the care they need. ED will be open for emergencies only and the 111 service will operate as usual.

Unless contacted by hospital staff, please attend your appointment or treatment as usual.

19/10/2025

Kaua e wareware e te whānau! Hui this week:

📢 Community Hui – Obstetrics & Gynaecology Services

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites you to upcoming hui to hear updates on Whakatāne Hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.

These hui are a chance for our communities to learn more, ask questions, and hear about the progress towards resuming secondary services in March/April 2026.

🗓 Whakatāne
Tuesday 21 October, 6pm – 7:30pm
Whakatāne War Memorial Hall, Short Street

🗓 Kawerau
Wednesday 22 October, 6pm – 7:30pm
Kawerau Town Hall, 2 Ranfurly Court

🗓 Ōpōtiki
Thursday 23 October, 6pm – 7:30pm
Memorial Park Pavilion, 20 Albert Street

➡️ Nau mai, haere mai – we look forward to seeing you there!

16/10/2025

Celebrating the leadership and influence of our Co-Chair, Reverend Dr Hone Te Rire - a champion for te reo, faith, and community.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

14/10/2025

Take 5 minutes to name your thoughts - without judgment.

Sometimes our minds feel busy, heavy, or tangled. 'Naming your thoughts' means gently noticing what’s going on inside, without trying to fix it. You might say to yourself:

🗣️ 'I’m feeling tired'
🗣️'I’m worried about mahi' or
🗣️'I miss someone'.

Just saying it out loud or writing it down can help clear space in your hinengaro. You don’t have to solve everything, just acknowledge your thoughts or feelings.

09/10/2025

Karawhiua! Move your tinana in a way that feels good today.

You don’t need a gym or fancy gear to care for your tinana. Hauora starts with small movements - stretching your arms, walking to the letterbox, walking on the beach, dancing with your tamariki, or even just standing outside and breathing deeply. ✨

07/10/2025

📢 Community Hui – Obstetrics & Gynaecology Services

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora invites you to upcoming hui to hear updates on Whakatāne Hospital’s Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.

These hui are a chance for our communities to learn more, ask questions, and hear about the progress towards resuming secondary services in March/April 2026.

🗓 Whakatāne
Tuesday 21 October, 6pm – 7:30pm
Whakatāne War Memorial Hall, Short Street

🗓 Kawerau
Wednesday 22 October, 6pm – 7:30pm
Kawerau Town Hall, 2 Ranfurly Court

🗓 Ōpōtiki
Thursday 23 October, 6pm – 7:30pm
Memorial Park Pavilion, 20 Albert Street

➡️ Nau mai, haere mai – we look forward to seeing you there!

05/10/2025

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week 💚

This year’s theme ‘Top Up Together’ reminds us that hauora isn’t a solo journey; it’s a lifelong journey strengthened through whānau, hapū, and community connection.

In Te Whare Tapa Whā, te taha whānau shows us the power of connection. A kōrero over kai, a shared walk, or a simple check-in can uplift our oranga.