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07/09/2026

Kahu taurima – Early years

The first 1,000 days (from pregnancy to a child’s 2nd birthday) are a critical window to shape a healthy future.

Factors like nutrition, health, stress, and relationships during this time lay the foundation for a child's ability to grow and learn. Many long-term health challenges faced by Māori trace back to these early years.

That’s why prioritising early intervention matters:

🌱 Improving access to health determinants & reducing exposure to hardship.

🌱 Closing the gap on missed support for Māori women and tamariki.

🌱 Building lifelong wellbeing from day one.

Because every pēpi deserves the strongest start in life. Ask your hauora provider if they offer the Kahu Taurima service! Another great tool for parents and caregivers is SmartStart, it’s a service that provides step-by-step information and support to help you access the right services for you and your baby.

Sign up for the first 1000 days family support here: https://smartstart.services.govt.nz/

04/09/2026

A big milestone for mental health and wellbeing in our rohe!

The official opening of Te Whare Oranga Tangata o Whakaue, the new purpose-built Mental Health Wellbeing and Recovery Unit at Rotorua Hospital, marks a big step for people experiencing mental health distress in the Lakes district.

Why this is so important for our whānau:

🌿 Modern Facility: Purpose-built to support recovery, wellbeing, connection, and dignity.

🌿 Dedicated Spaces: Features individual bedrooms, therapy and activity spaces, family areas, and internal courtyards.

🌿 Personalised Care Pods: A pod-based layout supporting quieter, low-stimulus environments, plus areas for vulnerable patients and older people.

🌿 16 Inpatient Beds: Increased capacity from the previous 14-bed unit, with flexibility for future expansion.

Having a state-of-the-art facility locally ensures our people receive dignified, compassionate care close to home and surrounded by their support networks.

A huge mihi to everyone who worked to bring this vital resource to life for our community!

https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/news-and-updates/new-mental-health-and-addiction-unit-opens-at-rotorua-hospital

01/09/2026

September marks Blue September in Aotearoa, a month dedicated to showing up for our tāne, our mates, and the 1 in 8 Kiwi men diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.

Did you know that in the early stages, there are often no symptoms? Early detection saves lives.

💙 When should men get checked?

* Age 50+ – Time for a prostate check as part of your annual health W.O.F.
* Age 45+ – If there is a family history of prostate cancer.
* Age 40+ – If carrying the BRCA2 gene mutation.

A simple PSA blood test is all it takes to start the process. Encourage the fathers, brothers, uncles, and mates in your life to book a check-in with their GP or hauora provider this month.

👉 Learn more about the kaupapa here: https://www.blueseptember.org.nz/

👉 If you’d prefer to call toll free or email for information and support around a prostate cancer diagnosis, call: 0800 66 0800 or email: [email protected]

👉 Make an appointment at Korowai Aroha Health Centre – they have a Tāne Takitu Ake programme specifically for Māori men's health and wellbeing - https://korowai.org.nz/

31/08/2026

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day, the perfect reminder to pause, check in, and spread a little extra aroha!

Small gestures make a huge difference in keeping our community close. Here are a few ways you can reach out today:

🧡 Kaumātua: Pop in for a cup of tea, drop off some baking, or call for a quick check-in.

🧡 Hoa mahi/Work Colleagues: Shout a coffee, send an encouraging message, or simply ask how their day is going.

🧡 Whānau & Friends: Send a random text just to let them know you’re thinking of them.

Kindness is free, contagious, and strengthens us all!

27/08/2026

A symbol of hope, resilience, and unity 🌼

Today on Daffodil Day, we wear our daffodils with pride to support every person and whānau in our hapori impacted by cancer!

A cancer journey touches the whole whānau, which is why supporting our people through care, early detection, and holistic health is a key priority for us. Today, we recognise those who have walked this path, stand alongside those currently on their journey, and acknowledge the dedicated health workers, carers, and whānau who lift them up every day.

Every yellow flower symbolises hope for the future and the strength of our community standing together.

If you can, there are ways to donate and raise awareness here: https://www.daffodilday.org.nz/

24/08/2026

Walking the path together: Whānau-centered care 💛

A cancer diagnosis affects more than an individual, it impacts the heart of the entire whānau.

No one should have to navigate a health journey alone. Manaakitanga means wrapping support around our people, whether that's offering a listening ear, helping with kai, driving to appointments, or guiding families toward financial and clinical support services.

As we head toward Daffodil Day, we want to remind whānau that there is help available, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond.

Cancer Society NZ Support Services: https://www.cancer.org.nz/how-we-can-help/health-professional-referrals/

19/08/2026

1 in 3 people in Aotearoa will receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime.

Every single day, 81 of our own hear the words, "You have cancer." These statistics represent our whānau, our friends, and our hapori.

As Daffodil Day approaches, it’s a reminder to look out for one another and take action on our own health. Staying up to date with routine health screenings and getting checked early by a GP can save lives.

Find out how you can make a difference this upcoming Daffodil Day: https://www.daffodilday.org.nz/

17/08/2026

The Maramataka teaches us that our energy flows in cycles, just like the environment around us. Some days call for high energy and action, while others invite us to slow down, rest, and reflect.

Understanding your own body’s natural rhythm is a powerful tool for hauora. Listening to where your energy is helps you know when to push forward, when to pause, and when to seek support.

A simple check-in for this week:

Feeling low energy? Give yourself space to rest, recharge, and nourish your mind and body.

Feeling high energy? Use that momentum to check off your health to-dos, like booking a GP check-up or moving your body outdoors.

14/08/2026

Me aro koe ki te hā o Hineahuone.

Pay heed to the powerful essence of women 🧡

This Women’s Health Week, we are honouring the vital role wāhine play in our whānau by reminding you to listen to your body and prioritise your wellbeing.

When was the last time you checked in on your health?

Whether it’s booking that overdue cervical screening, scheduling a breast check, getting a routine blood pressure check, or simply chatting with your GP about how you're feeling, your health matters.

Reach out to your local doctor or health clinic to book a routine health check-in!

If you're not registered with a GP, type in your location here for a GP, clinical service or Māori hauora provider near you: https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/

12/08/2026

Heartfelt Thanks: Kaumātua’s joy at receiving and giving the greatest gift – life itself 🧡

Today, on World Organ Donation Day, we are sharing a powerful reminder of what the "gift of life" truly means.

"By rights, I should be dead." Nearly 20 years ago, Ngāti Whakaue kaumātua Wiremu Keepa received a lifesaving heart transplant. Fast forward two decades, and he has been given the ultimate gift in return, becoming a dad again at age 69.
Wiremu’s story highlights a vital reality for our people: Māori are often at the front of the queue for needing organs, but are underrepresented as donors due to cultural barriers and lack of information. Wiremu gives thanks to his donor "every hour of every day."

You can read the full story of Wiremu’s journey, his naval career, and how he balances his new heart with his 14-month-old son here: https://www.inprofile.co.nz/inprofile/wiremu-keepa

Start the Conversation This World Organ Donation Day: Deciding to be a donor is a powerful choice that requires talking with your whānau. If you want to learn more or need support, check out these incredible resources.

Learn about organ donation in NZ & how to register: https://donor.co.nz/

Find heart support groups: https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/your-heart/cardiac-rehab-and-heart-support-groups/heart-support-groups

Read more about kidney donation in Aotearoa: https://www.kidneydonor.org.nz/

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