Health Hawke's Bay

27/08/2026

Daffodil Day blooms at Health Hawke’s Bay

This August, Health Hawke’s Bay proudly supported Daffodil Day with a month of bright, yellow-themed fundraising activities for kaimahi. Kaimahi got involved in a range of activities, including:

🌼 Guess the Jellybeans (yellow of course) — kaimahi took a guess and were in to win the jar.

💛 Raffle Basket — full of yellow goodies, with all the contents donated.

🌼 Daffodil Prize Trail — kaimahi donated and chose numbered daffodils to discover what prize they had won — was it a surprise or the b***y prize!

💛 Donation Challenge — kaimahi donated online and helped us work towards our fundraising target. Paper daffodils were added to our Daffodil Wall of Support.

🌼 Shared Morning Tea and Yellow Dress-Up Day — kaimahi wore yellow, brought something bright to share, and joined in the fun.

Every donation, entry, message, plate of kai, yellow outfit, and shared moment helped make Daffodil Day special. Together, we raised $720 for the Cancer Society.

Ngā mihi nui for supporting this kaupapa.

21/08/2026

"He waka eke noa."
We are all in this together. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💙

Health Hawke's Bay is looking for a Health Improvement Practitioner (Pouora) 🌿 to join our team in Napier.

As a Pouora, you'll support individuals and whānau to improve their wellbeing. Guided by Aroha ❤️, you'll provide compassionate, support; through Whakamana 🌱, you'll empower people to achieve their goals; through Kotahitanga 🤝, you'll work collaboratively with whānau and healthcare teams; and through Auaha ✨, you'll help create lasting change.

If you're passionate about improving equitable health outcomes, and making a meaningful difference in our community, we'd love to hear from you.

💙 Support whānau wellbeing
🤝 Be part of a multidisciplinary team
🌿 Help create healthier communities across Hawke's Bay

📍 Napier | Full-time
👉 Apply today: https://nz.seek.com/job/94117220

Health Improvement Practitioners provide immediately accessible, evidence-base interventions to individuals and their whānau.

19/08/2026

18/08/2026

😷 Wearing a surgical mask in patient-facing settings is an important measure to help reduce the risk of transmission, protect vulnerable patients and their whānau 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 and support the hauora 🌿 and wellbeing of our healthcare teams.

Influenza like illnesses are circulating in our Hawke's Bay community.

If you are feeling unwell and need to come to the hospital, please wear a face mask. 😷

If you do not have one, these are available at reception. Please help yourself.

Wearing a mask is a simple way to help protect patients, whānau, visitors and healthcare workers, and especially people who are more vulnerable to illness.

Thank you for helping us reduce the spread of influenza like illnesses.

14/08/2026

📢 We're Hiring | Quality Lead

🪶"Mā te huruhuru ka rere te manu."
Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly.

At Health Hawke's Bay, our vision is Whānau Ora, Hapori Ora. Through our Ka Hikitia strategy, we work alongside providers and communities to improve health outcomes, strengthen primary care, and support equitable access to quality healthcare for Māori and all communities across Hawke's Bay.

📍We are seeking an experienced Quality Lead to join our Provider Enablement Team.

This role supports general practices across Hawke's Bay to meet accreditation requirements, strengthen quality systems, and drive continuous improvement in patient care and service delivery.

🤝If you're passionate about quality improvement, supporting providers, and helping create better outcomes for whānau and communities, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply via SEEK: View the Quality Lead vacancy below.

Please feel free to share with your networks.

Play a key role in advancing excellence, improving clinical quality, and driving meaningful change across General Practices.

14/08/2026

Kia ora ano e te whānau 💙

🤧Feeling unwell and not sure where to go for help?

There are a range of healthcare services available across Hawke's Bay to support you and your whānau, whether it's day or night.

✅ Pharmacy advice for common illnesses
✅ Healthline for free 24/7 health advice
✅ Your GP, Hauora Māori or Pacific Health Provider
✅ Telehealth services when you need care from home

👍Choosing the right service can help you get the care you need sooner and ensure emergency services remain available for those who need them most.

Take care this winter and remember, support is available when you need it. 💙 Click the link below for more information.



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14/08/2026

💙 Kia ora e te whānau 💙
Hawke's Bay is seeing increased cases of flu-like illness across our rohe.

Let's work together to keep our whānau and communities well this winter by:

🤧 Staying home if you're unwell
😷 Covering coughs and sneezes
🧼 Washing your hands regularly
🏥 Seeking advice from the right healthcare service when needed

Taking these simple steps can help reduce the spread of illness and protect those most at risk.

💙 Please take a moment to read the Winter Wellness messages from Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and help keep yourself, your whānau and our wider community healthy this winter.



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13/08/2026

📢 Health Hawke's Bay (HHB) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the Health Hawke's Bay Board of Directors 📢

📄 Please find attached information below outlining:

✅ The role and responsibilities
✅ Expectations and eligibility requirements
✅ The application process

🤝 If you know someone who may be interested and meets the required criteria, please feel free to share this opportunity with them.

📅 EOIs should be submitted by the closing date specified in the attached docmentation by 5pm Friday 21 August 2026.

❓ For any questions, please contact us at
📧 [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from experienced individuals who are passionate about supporting the health and wellbeing of our Hawke's Bay community. 💙



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31/07/2026

Kia Ora e te whānau, If you were in Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington over the busy Matariki weekend (11-12 July), or have recently visited a listed location of interest, please keep an eye out for symptoms of measles.

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Measles in Palmerston North

We are investigating a confirmed measles case in Palmerston North. The source of infection is currently unknown, which means there may be other cases in the community that have not yet been identified.

If you were in Wellington over the busy Matariki weekend (11-12 July), or have recently visited a listed location of interest, please keep an eye out for symptoms of measles.

Symptoms can include:

🤒 Fever
😷 Cough
👃 Runny nose
👀 Red eyes
🔴 A rash that starts on the face

If you've recently had these symptoms, even if you've already recovered, contact Healthline on 0800 611 116 or your usual healthcare provider.

The best protection against measles is 2 doses of the MMR vaccine.

📍 Check the latest locations of interest and find out what to do if you've been exposed: healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/measles/locations-of-interest

30/07/2026

🎀 BreastScreen Aotearoa's Mobile Unit is coming to Flaxmere this August! Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Regular breast screening can save lives by finding breast cancer early, when it is most treatable. If you're eligible for BreastScreen Aotearoa, this is a great opportunity to book your free mammogram closer to home.

🚐 The mobile screening unit will be visiting Flaxmere during August, making it easier for local wāhine to access breast screening services.

📞 To book an appointment or find out more, contact BreastScreen Aotearoa on 0800 270 200.

Please share this post to help spread the word among whānau, friends and community members who may be due for their screening. 💗



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Free breast screening is coming to Flaxmere!

The BreastScreen Aotearoa Mobile Unit will be in Flaxmere between Monday 3 August until 19 August, making it easier to access important screening services close to home.

Eligible women can access free breast screening, with cervical screening (including HPV self-testing) and information about free bowel screening kits also available.

If you're due for screening, or would like to learn more, pop on down. Our friendly team will be there to help.

For more information or to check your eligibility, visit www.TimeToBreastScreen.nz or call 0800 270 200.