Health NZ - Waikato

Half price fares to and from Waikato Hospital end on 30 September BUT it is still a great travel option.
The public transport subsidy pilot was launched on 16 October 2023 as a collaborative effort between Health NZ and Waikato Regional Council.
During the trial, passengers using their Bee Card to get on or off the bus at the Pembroke Street and Hague Road stops would get an automatic 50 percent discount on the fare.
Although the subsidy ends 30 September, public transport remains a cost-effective, stress-free, and environmentally friendly way to commute to Waikato Hospital.
Less fuss when you take the bus!
For more information about Hamilton and regional buses visit busit.co.nz or call 0800 205 305.

Today is and we need your help to
🚩 "Hūtia te haki – Raise the Flag” 🚩
Anyone can get an infection and almost any infection can lead to sepsis.
If you’ve heard of “blood poisoning” (mate whakatāoke) or “septicaemia” then you’ve heard of sepsis, now the accepted term for this illness.
Seek medical help urgently if you or a loved one has an infection and develops ANY of the following symptoms
S 🔸 Slurred speech or confusion, or difficult to wake
E 🔸 Extreme shivering or muscle pain
P 🔸 Passing no urine (pee/mimi) for a day
S 🔸 Severe breathlessness or breathing very fast
I 🔸 It feels like you are going to die
S 🔸 Skin mottled, bluish, or pale or feels abnormally cold to touch (especially in children)

It can happen to anyone

Read Detective Senior Sergeant Ian's story here.
https://www.facebook.com/WaikatoPolice

Supporting people: The most rewarding part of Bruce’s job
Bruce Malone has been an attendant for 25 years and his passion for supporting staff and patients remains as strong as ever.
“When I first started, I had to do a two-day St John First Aid course. This training has been invaluable both in my work and when I’m out in the community. I’ve had to use my first aid skills several times outside of work,” says Bruce.
A typical day for Bruce involves a variety of tasks, such as assisting nurses in the ICU with patient care or transporting patients to and from the operating theatre or clinics. “Every day is different,” Bruce says. “Good communication skills are a must. I enjoy meeting and talking to people.”
Bruce often encounters people who are lost in the hospital and, rather than just giving directions, he sometimes escorts them to their destination.
“It can be quicker and more reassuring for them,” he explains. “I also see people who are upset and I make sure to talk with them and offer a listening ear.”
One of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of Bruce’s job is assisting in resus.
“Often, the family members are upset, and I might have to take the patient to the ward along with their family. I always walk at the pace of the slowest person to ensure everyone stays together.
“I see patients when they first arrive at the hospital and often follow their journey through to recovery. Sometimes, I even run into them months later in the community and they always thank me for helping them.”
“Once, I was on holiday in Alaska, and a woman recognised me because I had looked after her during her hospital stay.”
Bruce says that the job has evolved a lot since he first started, especially with the introduction of job lists on his phone.
“There’s a lot more walking these days. I can do up to 15,000 to 25,000 steps in a day - that’s around 18 kilometres. From April 2023 to April 2024, I completed 3 million steps.”
Bruce will turn 65 next year, but says he still has plenty of energy to continue working for a few more years. He is married, and together they have a daughter who currently lives in the Philippines. One of Bruce's favourite hobbies is fishing. He recently got a new 7-metre Game Fisher boat, which he and his wife take all over the country to explore different fishing spots.
Attendants Team Leader Lenny Hungwe has some great things to say about Bruce.
“I’ve worked with Bruce for over three years and he’s fun to be around - always lighthearted, with a great sense of humour, yet serious about his work. Bruce is one of the most recognisable faces in the hospital, always ready to lend a hand, whether it’s extra shifts or tough tasks.

👏 Today is ‘Thank an Orderly Day’, known as attendants here in the Waikato. 👏
Our attendants are an essential part of the clinical care and delivery teams. Attendants spend a lot of time with patients, supporting them through their journey with us and are often the people who wave them goodbye as they head back home.
They are among the unsung heroes of our hospitals, completing essential tasks such as patient transfers, guiding lost whānau, and delivering medical equipment and gases, medical records, flowers and mail. They operate the shuttle services, assist medical staff, and manage the waste and soiled linen – all on a 24/7 basis.
The Attendant team is diverse with people from many ethnicities, and a number of very dedicated staff that have served the hospital for over 50 years.
These team members are exceptionally hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated to their roles. We encourage the wider hospital community to take a moment today to acknowledge and thank them for the wonderful service and support they provide for us and those in our care.
Me mahi tahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa – We should work together for the wellbeing of everyone ❤️

Have you blocked the flu? Remember the best protection against respiratory illnesses like flu and Covid is getting your jabs. Book at: info.health.nz/bookavaccine

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Remember the best protection against creepy respiratory illnesses like flu and Covid is getting your jabs.

Book an appointment at: info.health.nz/bookavaccine

❗ Today (Monday 22 July) Waikato Hospital is experiencing high demand for health services and our Emergency Department is very busy. ❗
For those needing urgent care, our services are open and we are here to help. ❤️
If you have a minor illness, or are feeling sick and it is not an emergency, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for FREE 24-hour health advice or call your GP.
On arrival, anyone presenting to ED will be assessed by a nurse and then prioritised for treatment based on their assessed level of clinical need.
🙏 We ask that everyone be patient. Non-urgent patients may experience longer waiting times than normal as we prioritise those requiring urgent care.

HEALTH WARNING OF EXTREME RISK FOR LAKE ROTOROA (HAMILTON LAKE) – STRONGLY ADVISED NOT TO USE THE LAKE FOR ANY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES - 19 July 2024

The Public Health warning issued on 7 February 2024 for Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake), has now been escalated to extreme risk. This is due to a highly significant rise in cyanobacterial levels. The cyanobacteria currently in the lake may produce toxins which are extremely harmful and may cause serious illnesses or death.

It is strongly advised not to undertake any recreational use of the lake whereby skin contact or ingestion of the water may occur. Recreation uses to avoid include kayaking, fishing, boating, swimming, or physical activities around the lake.

Dog owners should prevent their dogs from drinking or swimming in the water, as dogs are particularly sensitive to cyanobacteria and its related toxins.

If you have used Lake Rotoroa (Hamilton Lake) recently and have symptoms which include things as a rash, skin and eye irritation; allergy symptoms such as hayfever and asthma; or possibly stomach upsets including diarrhoea and vomiting, then please seek medical attention such as contacting your GP. Please note, these symptoms may not appear until some time after contact with the affected water.

National Public Health Service - Waikato would like to be informed about health problems that develop after exposure to any of the lakes with health warnings in place. Please contact on (07) 838 2569.

Waikato Hospital Laboratory gets an upgrade – a dream come true! 🔬🦠🧫
We are thrilled to announce a major upgrade to the Waikato Hospital Laboratory, with increased space, co-located services, and a brand-new Molecular Biology Laboratory.

This modern, fit-for-purpose environment with the latest technology is something the lab team has been waiting on for a while.

Lab manager Kay Stockman, who has been with us since 1979, says "This has been 50 years in the making. With the Molecular Biology Laboratory now co-located with the main lab, we can work more easily as a team and allow for future expansion and preparedness for any future infectious disease outbreaks."
The Molecular Biology Laboratory, which began in a tiny area in the ‘90s, started off processing 12,000 tests per year and now processes over 300,000 tests per year – a number that quadrupled during COVID-19.

"The team did an awesome job and didn’t complain. I see this new facility as their reward for all the work they went through during those challenging times."

The new facility is beautifully designed. The upgrade includes a revamp of the reception and administration areas, and the addition of a new Point of Care Testing Laboratory. These enhancements create a seamless flow into the new, purpose-built Molecular Biology Laboratory. Decorative features incorporating Māori design elements relating to nurturing and protecting whakapapa (genealogy), alongside images that are representative of the various laboratory specialties, are installed throughout on both walls and windows.

Molecular biology, a rapidly expanding technology for medical laboratory diagnostics, involves processes like PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) which isolate, extract and amplify DNA or RNA to identify disease states. This technology is now commonly used for diagnosing a wide range of medical conditions, including blood disorders, immune system markers, and infectious diseases. This technology has been pivotal in managing infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, pertussis, measles, and VRE.

Kia kaha e hoamahi mā! 🧑🏻‍🔬👨🏽‍🔬

Starting 1 July 2024, those aged 14+ will be charged for Covid-19 healthcare visits like any other visit. But don’t worry, there are funded services still available to help you manage Covid-19 this winter, especially for those most at risk.

Key points:

🩺 Free Visits: Tamariki aged 13 and under get free visits during normal hours at their usual doctor or healthcare/hauora provider.

💉 Free Vaccines: Covid-19 vaccines remain free for everyone aged 5+ and children/tamariki from 6 months at higher risk.

💊 Antiviral Medicine: Available for those at higher risk. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist to see if you’re eligible. Some pharmacies can supply without a prescription – check Healthpoint.co.nz for a list.

🧪 Free RATs: Available until 30 Sept 2024. Find a participating pharmacy or collection site on Healthpoint.co.nz. Extra help including delivery available for those in need - find out if you’re eligible for this by calling 0800 222 478.

Image description: Blue tile with white text which reads: Change to Covid-19 service.

🟣IMMUNISATION AND TESTING

Kia ora et te whānau

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora national pages have now taken over provision of information on vaccination, including locations across the motu. This means there is no longer a need to update the information locally and we will be discontinuing the regular Facebook posts sharing vaccine locations from July 1.

For any online health information and where to access vaccinations visit www.info.health.nz and www.healthpoint.co.nz

You will find information about:

🟣Immunisations and where to get them

Immunisation saves lives. As well as protecting yourself from dangerous diseases, getting your tamariki immunised is one of the best ways to set them up for a healthy future. Lots of vaccines in Aotearoa New Zealand are free.

www.healthpoint.co.nz/immunisation www.info.health.nz/immunisations

❤🩺Finding the right healthcare for you and your whānau There are many ways you can get the right care and advice for you and your whānau when you feel unwell, have an injury or a health concern. Call 111 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately if you or someone else has a medical emergency. www.info.health.nz/services-support/find-the-right-healthcare-for-you-and-your-whanau

🟡COVID-19 – symptoms, testing, isolation, vaccines and masks www.info.health.nz/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/covid-19

🟡Free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests

Free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) will remain available to collect from participating pharmacies and RAT collection sites until 30 September 2024.

P2/N95 masks also remain free for people at higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, to pick up with free RATs from certain locations until 30 June 2024.

You do not need to be unwell or have COVID-19 symptoms to get free masks. Find locations offering free RATs and masks — www.healthpoint.co.nz/covid-19 ↗

Thank you to whānau who accessed services during this time. Please continue to keep up to date with your vaccinations. Vaccines are recommended for pēpi, tamariki, teenagers and adults at certain times in their life. Vaccines listed on the National Immunistation Schedule are free. Some vaccines like flu might need to be paid for.

⭐ 🌟 Friends of Emergency Department Waikato volunteers take 2024 Volunteering Waikato - Team of the year award 🌟 ⭐
Congratulations to the Friends of Emergency Department (FEDs) Waikato volunteers for taking out the Volunteering Waikato, Team Of The Year Award for 2024 at a special awards ceremony held in Hamilton last night (20 June).
The Health New Zealand – Te Whatu Ora volunteer service from Waikato nominated the FEDs. This dedicated team makes a significant impact for our patients and their whānau in the Emergency Department every day. ❤️
The FEDs service represents a collaboration between Health NZ Waikato and Hato Hone St John. FEDs are on the ED floor from 10am to 10pm every day. They provide an important support role and are there to comfort, reassure, and assist patients. They are the link between staff and patient – often approaching staff with questions on behalf of the patient or their family members, assisting to make phone calls and providing that super important distraction of a hot drink, warm blanket, or quiet conversation. In a fast-paced, busy environment, they provide a listening ear and a caring presence.
Kia ora rawa atu – big thanks to our volunteers! They are a superstar team. 🙏

🟣 IMMUNISATION – 24 to 30 June
This service will no longer operate from July 2024

There are pop-up vaccination events across the motu, many vaccination sites have longer opening hours.
Get your vaccinations and have a kōrero at a clinic near you. No bookings needed.

For more vaccination information visit www.immunise.health.nz
Key:
🟨Clinics offering all well child vaccinations
🟦Clinics offering MMR vaccinations for children
🟪Clinics offering COVID-19 tamariki vaccinations for 5-11 year olds
🟥Clinics offering Flu vaccinations for those eligible

🟣 ŌTOROHANGA
🟨🟥Ōtorohanga Medical
(Vaccinations by appointment only, please call 07 873 7079 to make a booking)
13 Kakamutu Road, Ōtorohanga
Tuesday, 9am to 3.30pm

🟣 WAITOMO
🟨🟥Maniapoto Whānau Ora Centre,
(Well child vaccinations by appointment only, phone 07 878 3680)
23 Taupiri Street, Te Kūiti
Wednesday, 9am to 3.30pm

🟣 RUAPEHU
🟪🟨🟥The Family Clinic
(Vaccinations by appointment only, phone 07 895 9283 to make a booking during business hours)
63 Kururau Road, Taumarunui
Wednesday, 9.30am to 2.30pm

🟪🟨🟥Taumarunui Community Kokiri Trust
121 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui
Thursday, 10am to 2pm
Thursday 30 May, 11am to 2pm

🟪🟨🟥Ngaati Haua Iwi Trust Office
153 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui
Monday and Tuesday, 10am to 2pm

🟣 SOUTH WAIKATO
🟪🟨Tokoroa CVC – Whare Rongoa Ariamate
203 Leith Place, Tokoroa - walk ins welcome
Monday, 10am to 2pm
Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 3.30pm - Closed Friday 21 June

🟪🟨SWPICS Drive through
23-25 Maraetai Road, Tokoroa
Saturday 15 June, 10am to 2pm

🟪🟨Putāruru Plaza
50 Kensington Street, Putāruru
Thursday 20 June, 2pm to 4pm

🟣 HAMILTON
🟪🟨K’aute Pasifika
960 Victoria Street, Citisite House Lvl 1
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm

🟪🟨Te Ngakau aa Kiwa, (by appointment only)
147 Boundary Road, Hamilton
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

🟪🟨🟥Te Kōhao Health Miro O Te Ora
951 Wairere Drive, Hamilton East
Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm

🟣 WAIKATO
🟪🟦🟥Waahi Whānui
Walk-ins welcome
23 Parry Street, Huntly
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am to 3.30pm
Thursday, 10am to 3.30pm

🟪🟨Ngā Miro car park
29 River Road, Ngāruawahia
Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm

🟪🟨Matawhaanui - Tuuhono
2 Bridge Street, Huntly
Monday to Friday, 12pm to 7pm
Saturday, 9am to 1pm (by appointment only)

🟣 THAMES - HAURAKI - COROMANDEL
🟪🟨🟥Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki - Thames
Pito Hauora, 210 Richmond Street, Thames
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12pm and 12.30 to 4pm
(last appointment)

🟪🟨🟥Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki - Coromandel
225 Kapanga Road, Coromandel
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

🟪🟨🟥Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki - Whitianga
2 Coghill Street, Whitianga
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

🟪🟨🟥Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki - Paeroa
15 Princes Street, Paeroa
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm

🟪🟨🟥Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki - Te Aroha
221 Whitaker Street, Te Aroha
Wednesday, 8.30am to 5pm

National Volunteer Week 2024
Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together
From June 16-22 we celebrate National Volunteer Week and the generosity and kindness of our many committed volunteers.
📢 A big shout-out to all of our Health NZ volunteers who work for us in the Waikato!🌻
They bring the gift of time, patience and experience, served with a smile taking away some of the stress for people navigating the hospital environment.
Their collective contribution strengthens our service. Whether it’s driving people to appointments, playing music to lift spirits, or simply spending time with patients, our health system couldn’t do what it does without you. Thank you. ❤️

Fieldays has kicked off with many of our Health NZ teams from Waikato present at the Hauora Taiwhenua - Health & Wellbeing Hub ❤️ 🩺
Come along and visit our stands. We are part of a large group of health stands at Fieldays. All being in the one spot brings you and your whānau a range of experts to talk about health. Maybe time to get your blood pressure tested or a quick skin check.

Our services attending this year include:
💚 Heart and lung surgery - talk to our specialist team
💚 Breast Screening – education and advice
💚 Critical Care – learn how to do CPR
💚 Let’s Talk Wellbeing
💚 Youth Intact – drug and alcohol service for rangatahi/young people
💚 Sepsis Trust – learn about sepsis – it is the cause of 20% of health-related deaths globally a year.
💚 Whānau immunisation onsite – FLU, MMR, COVID-19 boosters and childhood vaccinations
💚 Bowel screening – education and advice
💚 Waikids – education and support for rural families
💚 Pacific health - showcasing Pacific health services

Fieldays is open until Saturday 15 June, 8am to 5pm.
See you there! 💚

Today some junior doctors employed by Health New Zealand are participating in a strike.

All Emergency Departments will remain open, and hospital inpatients will continue to receive safe care. We appreciate your support in only visiting the ED if you need urgent care. Otherwise, please visit your GP, pharmacist, or an after-hours service, or call Healthline for free advice on 0800 611 116.

Unless we have contacted you, please attend outpatient appointments or surgeries you have scheduled for today or tomorrow.

Image description: Beige decorative tile with green text on it, which reads: "A junior doctors' strike is planned from 7.00am Thursday 30 May to 8.00am Saturday 1 June."

Starting from 7:00 am tomorrow, some junior doctors employed by Health New Zealand will be participating in a strike for 49 hours (approximately 2 days).

Our emergency departments (EDs) will remain open, and our hospital inpatients will continue to receive safe care. Please only visit the ED if you need urgent medical attention. We appreciate your support.

For non-urgent health concerns, we encourage you to consider other options. You can visit or call your usual GP/doctor, a pharmacist, or after-hours clinic. You can also call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice. https://info.health.nz/services-support/health-and-disability-providers/healthline/

Unless we have contacted you, please continue attending outpatient appointments or surgeries scheduled for tomorrow or the next day.

Charity thanks hospital staff across the Waikato

Night shift workers ending their shift at Waikato Hospital and their daytime colleagues on their way to replace them were greeted by the pleasant aroma of a BBQ on Thursday morning as a Hamilton charity cooked thousands of burgers to say thank you for their work.

Health NZ Waikato Interim Manager Health and Safety, Kent Holdsworth, said all dietary options were catered for at the event that was provided by the Hamilton branch of the international charity, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT).

“About 4000 fresh hamburgers were cooked by the RRT staff including vegetarian and gluten-free options with fruit pottles and bottled water also available.

“This is the second year in a row the RRT have donated their time and the food in appreciation for the work done by our staff at Waikato Hospital and what’s really humbling is learning a large number of the volunteers took time off work to be part of this event.”

RRT Hamilton leader, Braden Goddin said his team were all very pleased to be able to show the hospital staff their gratitude for the remarkable work they do every day.

“All our volunteers were able to recall when hospital staff helped them with skill, kindness and compassion in times of real need, so it's very pleasing to be able to show them in some small way how much we appreciate and respect them, and their special work.”

Kent said not only had the RRT provided this show of appreciation to staff at Waikato Hospital, they wanted to ensure workers in the district’s rural hospitals are included as well.

“As a result of their generosity, we have scheduled events to be held at our Tokoroa, Thames, Taumarunui and Te Kuiti hospitals over coming weeks.”

Some of our junior doctors have confirmed they will strike for a second time, from 7:00am tomorrow (Thursday 16 May) until 8:00 am Saturday 18 May.

All emergency departments will remain open and hospital patients will receive safe care.

Please attend any scheduled outpatient appointment or treatment, unless you have been contacted directly.

People with non-urgent ailments or injuries should contact their GP in the first instance. Anyone unsure about whether they need emergency department care should contact their GP or call Healthline (0800 611 116) for free advice.

We want to hear from you if you have used palliative care services for adults (24+), either for yourself or a loved one, in the last five years.

We want to know what services work well, and what could be improved, so we can inform new nationally consistent models of adult palliative and end-of-life care services.

Our short survey is confidential, anonymous, and open to anyone in New Zealand:

➡️ www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/pallativecaresurvey

Your feedback will inform how the redesign of how adult palliative care services and systems work together in Aotearoa New Zealand to better meet the palliative and end-of-life care needs of patients, whānau and communities.

Palliative care includes the services provided by GPs, community services, aged residential care facilities, hospitals, or hospices.

The survey is also open to those with work experience with these services.

This survey is part of our National Palliative Care Work Programme: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/clinical-guidance/specific-life-stage-health-information/palliative/national-palliative-care-work-programme/

Image description: Photo of holding hands. Text reads: "Have you used palliative care services for adults in the last five years? Have your say."

Some of our junior doctors intend to strike for a second time, from 7:00am Thursday 16 May until 8:00am Saturday 18 May.

If the strike goes ahead, all emergency departments will remain open and hospital patients will receive safe care.

Please attend any scheduled outpatient appointment or treatment, unless you are contacted directly.

If you have non-urgent ailments or injuries, contact your GP in the first instance. If you are unsure if you need emergency department care, contact your GP or call Healthline (0800 611 116) for free advice.

💙 Happy International Nurses Day 💙

On 12 May we celebrate International Nurses Day. It’s a great opportunity to say thank you and celebrate the mahi of our amazing nurses. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou, many thanks to you all.

While today has been set aside to formally recognise the work and contribution nurses make to healthcare delivery, my appreciation for this happens on a daily basis. Throughout the district and throughout the year you, as nurses, provide excellent and knowledgeable care no matter the environment or specialty.

Enjoy the celebrations and take the time to say thank you to your colleagues. As I say thank you for being here 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Sue Hayward
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Health NZ Waikato

Some of our Resident Medical Officers (doctors) have confirmed they will take strike action tomorrow, from 7:00am Tuesday 7 May to 8:00am Wednesday 8 May.

All emergency departments will remain open and hospital patients will receive safe care.
Unless you have been contacted directly, please attend any scheduled outpatient appointment or treatment.

People with non-urgent ailments or injuries should contact their GP in the first instance. Anyone unsure about whether they need emergency department care should contact their GP or call Healthline (0800 611 116) for free advice.

Image description. Text reads: "A doctor's strike is planned for Tuesday 7 May. Patient care is our priority."

International Day of the Midwife is such a great way to recognise and celebrate the unique contribution made by this professional group to the experience and outcomes of birthing women and their families.
Enjoy the celebrations and know that your work here within Waikato is so very much acknowledged and appreciated.

Sue Hayward
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer
Health NZ Waikato

Some of our Resident Medical Officers (doctors) have notified us of strike action from 7:00am Tuesday 7 May to 8:00am Wednesday 8 May.

If the strike proceeds, all emergency departments will remain open and hospital patients will receive safe care.

Unless you are contacted directly, please attend any scheduled outpatient appointment or treatment.

People with non-urgent ailments or injuries should contact their GP in the first instance.

Anyone unsure about whether they need emergency department care should contact their GP or call Healthline (0800 611 116) for free advice.

This Friday and Saturday at the Tainui Kapa Haka Festival 2024 Te Ngaakau-aa-Kiwa presents... The Hauora Hub

Kapa haka is a vehicle for holistic health, and we will be elevating hauora both on and off the stage with a range of hauora service providers including:
– Hep C tests
– Flu, COVID-19 and MMR immunisations
– HPV information
– Breast screening
– Bowel screening
– Diabetes

Come and see us at the Hauora Hub to ask questions, get some education and enter to go in the draw for some great prizes!

💚 Kia kaha tātou te tiaki i te hauora 💚

Friday 26 April 12pm–6pm | Saturday 27 April 8am–6pm
GLOBOX Arena & Events Centre, Claudelands, Hamilton

Koha entry | Free public parking via Gate 3 & 4
Tainui Waka Cultural Trust

Nau mai, Haere Mai e te Whānau!
Come along to our Fun Hauora Day

We are bringing our whānau services that may impact and improve health and wellbeing (Hauora).
It will be an eventful day with some activities to do for our tamariki, karaoke walk-in and spot prizes to be won!
So come down and see how we can help or just to have some community fun!

Where: Les Munroe Centre, 8 King Street East, Te Kūiti
When: Saturday 20 April from 10am to 2pm

Services available:
• Smoking Cessation, Quit Smoking coaches – Henry and Candy Luatua
• X-treme Hip-Hop with Ebony Te Kanawa
• 15 minute Reiki sessions with Jarred Wilson
• Aotahi – Heartlands
• Arts & Crafts with Bex Stubbs
• Te Whatu Ora – Childhood, COVID19 and Flu vaccinations
• Bowel Screening
• Maniapoto Maara Kai
• Mirimiri / Rongoā – Aki Innovations
• Kokiri Hauora Bus – Cervical Screening, education and more
• Hypnobirthing with Lliwen MacRae
• Give aways from Roa Ltd
• Yellow Brick Road – Mental Health Services
• Light refreshments
• Wai Orangaa – Reopiki Te Huia

Derived from our Tupuna Maioapoto’s Kōrero. Kia mau ki te kawau mārō whanake ake, whanake ake, which talks about moving forward or having forward momentum, rising above and growing together

Supported by Te Nehenehenui, Waitomo District Council, The Caitlin Ash Trust, Violence Free Maiapoto