Tamaki Health

26/09/2025

Over the past month, many of our Wellness Support Team kaimahi have taken part in a rich cultural learning journey through Le Va’s Engaging Pasifika cultural competency training ✨

Through a mix of interactive online modules and hands-on workshops, our team have strengthened their ability to connect and provide care in ways that truly reflect Pasifika values and voices 🙌

Ngā mihi nui and fa’afetai tele lava to everyone who embraced this opportunity for both professional and personal growth.

19/09/2025

From her early days as a community pharmacist to leading Total Healthcare PHO, Kate Moodabe has dedicated nearly 40 years to tackling health inequities in Aotearoa. This month she was honoured with the Supreme Award at the 2025 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora ProPharma, recognising her decades of ground-breaking mahi.

Kate has championed innovative community-led solutions — from bringing health checks into BBM Motivation gyms to support people disconnected from the health system, to advocating for accessible cervical screening with HPV self-tests.

She joined RNZ’s Nine to Noon this week to share why local, collaborative approaches make the biggest difference to people’s lives.

Click on our bio to read the full interview!

11/09/2025

A huge congratulations to our Total Healthcare PHO general manager Kate Moodabe, who was named the ProPharma Supreme Winner at the 2025 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora last weekend. The award recognises her nearly 40 years of pioneering, equity-focused work in primary healthcare 👏

At the ceremony, Kate also received the Outstanding Contribution to Health Award. Judges praised her energy, leadership and the way she’s taken healthcare into the community to make it easier for people to get the help they need.

A special mention also went to Dr David Codyre, Clinical Director of our Wellness Support Team, who was runner-up in this category.

Kate’s achievements include bringing in HPV self-testing nationwide to reduce cervical cancer deaths, and partnering with BBM Motivation to introduce GP clinics in gyms to boost health screening and support for Māori and Pasifika struggling with obesity-related issues 🏆

02/09/2025

More than 500 people from communities across New Zealand came together at the Swaminarayan Complex in Papatoetoe a couple of weeks ago to celebrate Ranjna Patel’s appointment as a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit by King Charles III, one of the highest honours in this year’s King’s Birthday list.

It was a special night, with Dr Kanti Patel, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and many other leaders, dignitaries, and community supporters joining the celebration.

Adding to the proud moment, some of our own team members, who have been part of Tāmaki Health’s journey since the early days of East Tāmaki Healthcare, were also there to honour Dame Ranjna’s incredible achievement.

The event was a powerful reminder of the huge impact Dame Ranjna has made as a business leader, community champion, and philanthropist, and of the deep respect she has earned across so many walks of life.

18/08/2025

A big thanks to everyone who joined us at the South GPCME Christchurch over the weekend!

It was awesome catching up and reconnecting with so many people from across the health industry.

Shoutout to our amazing team for all their hard work, and to those who took the stage as guest speakers!

01/08/2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that our GM, Kate Moodabe from Total Healthcare PHO, and Dr David Codyre, our Clinical Director of Mental Health and the Wellness Support Team, have been named finalists in the CareHQ Outstanding Contribution to Health category of the 2025 New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards He Tohu Mauri Ora 🎉🎉

With over 150 entries across the country, just 45 finalists were selected, making this a tough job for the judges. We're honoured to see two of our own recognised at this level.✨

Congratulations to all finalists! The awards night takes place on 6 September, and we can’t wait for it!

You can read more about the New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards and its finalists here 👉 https://www.nzphawards.co.nz/2025-finalists

01/08/2025

Two weeks ago we dressed up and joined the United Against Cancer fundraising night for Canteen Aotearoa.

The evening highlighted the incredible work providing emotional support to cancer patients, their families, and caregivers, and we also heard from Health Minister Hon Simeon Brown, who spoke about upcoming government projects.

It was a meaningful night that reminded us why these causes matter, and we’re grateful to have contributed in our own way 🙌

27/07/2025

Over the weekend, our P&C recruitment team represented Tāmaki Health at GP25: Conference for General Practice at Te Pae Convention Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Across the three days, Carlos Jimenez and Juan Parra did an excellent job connecting with attendees, sharing our mission, and running a fun rugby-themed activity that sparked great conversations.

We were also proud to have Dr David Codyre, Clinical Director of Mental Health, deliver a powerful presentation on the often-overlooked links between ADHD and trauma.

We’re looking forward to being back in Christchurch mid-August for CME South.

Ka pai, team!

18/07/2025

We’re incredibly grateful to for donating Rascals Nappies to support our immunisation efforts 🙌
As part of a small trial, these nappies are being offered to families with children who aren’t fully immunised by age 2, as a way to help encourage timely immunisations and offer a bit of extra support.

Mangere Town Centre, Baird’s Road, Dawson Road, Browns Road Manurewa, and Takanini clinics have received their packs and are part of this initial phase.

Thank you for helping us care for our communities, one little one at a time 👶💉

02/07/2025

Exciting news for the Ōtara community!

This morning, Total Healthcare PHO, in partnership with Local Doctors and the Ōtara Papatoetoe Local Board, officially launched a brand new community initiative: Double the Local Rua te Rohe!

We’re bringing free Zumba classes to the Ōtara Town Centre three times a week — every Monday, Wednesday and Friday — designed especially to help our older whānau stay active, social and connected.

Why Double the Local? Because it celebrates two local forces coming together and our shared goal to double the number of locals heading to the town centre to move, connect and uplift the community.

It’s all about hauora, connection and kotahitanga. 💙

Each session is a chance to boost wellbeing, meet new people and bring more life to the heart of Ōtara, all while supporting local businesses with increased foot traffic.

A huge mihi to everyone who helped bring this kaupapa to life.
Start date to be confirmed. Stay tuned for updates!

01/07/2025

We’re proud to announce that Bettr online doctors is one of Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora’s accredited providers of 24/7 online GP care - a major step forward in making healthcare more accessible for all New Zealanders.

With Health NZ’s support, we’re breaking down barriers to care by offering greater access to online doctors 24 hours, 7 days a week. A huge thank you to our dedicated team who made this happen - it’s a big win for our patients.

03/06/2025

A huge congratulations to Total Healthcare PHO, executive trustee Dame Ranjna Patel and CEO Mark Vella who were both recognised in the King's Birthday Honours over the weekend.

Dame Ranjna became a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her service to ethnic communities, health and family violence prevention, and Mark became an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for his service to mental health and earlier career in disability support.

Both have been recognised for their outstanding commitment to improving the lives of New Zealanders, and we couldn’t be prouder to see their mahi celebrated at this level.

Read more about their achievements below.

We’re thrilled that the PHO’s mahi is recognised twice in the King’s Honours! We congratulate Dame Ranjna Patel, Total Healthcare executive trustee and Gandhi Nivas, and Mana 4 Mums founder, and our CEO Mark Vella who is now an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit! Both are such worthy recipients for their services to improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders. Read more: https://totalhealthcare.co.nz/news/total-devotion-to-the-under-served-recognised-in-kings-honoursew-news-page/