Te Puna Hauora o Te Raki Paewhenua

02/10/2025

🌺 Honouring Luen Hoani 🌺

For over 36 years, Luen Hoani has stood as the Pou Tokomanawa of Te Kohanga Reo o Nga Tikanga Pono a pillar of strength, humility, and unwavering service to Te Ao Māori.

Born Luen Nanette Elizabeth Kay to Lesley and Elvina Kay, her journey into the kaupapa began through faith, whānau, and aroha. Guided by her belief in God and her commitment to the wellbeing of whānau and tangata, Luen embraced Te Reo Māori and Tikanga with open arms not as an observer, but as a devoted student, teacher, and leader.

From fundraising and building the kohanga whare with her own hands, to nurturing over 1500 tamariki into confident speakers of Te Reo. Luen has inspired generations including her own daughter Briar, now Kaiako Matua, and her mokopuna who continue the legacy.

A past kohanga reo student Te Arepa (age 11) shared:
“I’m good at speaking Māori and doing kapa haka because Koka Lu did lots with the kids at kohanga… even when my mum went there.”

As Chairperson of Te Puna Hauora, Luen continues to guide with integrity, calm, and purpose always putting whānau first.
Today, we honour her whakapapa, her faith, and her lifetime of service to our kaupapa.

He wahine toa, he wahine rangatira. He taonga nō tō tātou hapori.

25/06/2025

✨ Wānanga Hapūtanga ✨
Join us for a beautiful, free wānanga rooted in Mātauranga Māori to support you on your hapūtanga (pregnancy) journey.

🪢 Create your own muka tie and ipu whenua
🌿 Learn traditional birthing practices
💆🏽‍♀️ Experience mirimiri and taonga puoro
👨‍👩‍👧 Support people and tamariki welcome
🍲 Kai provided

✨ Limited spaces, criteria apply – message us for more details

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13/06/2025

🎉 Nau Mai Haere Mai! 🎉
Te Puna Hauora Birkdale Open Day - a day of connection, fun, and free health services to uplift whānau and support your hauora and rangatiratanga. 💚

🗓️ 14 June 2025
📍 166 Birkdale Road, Birkdale
🕘 10:00am

✅ Free Flu Shots
✅ Childhood Imms
✅ Cervical Screening (HPV)
✅ Whānau Ora Services

Bring the whānau and come see how we can support you to lead your journey to wellbeing. All welcome!

13/06/2025

30/05/2025

Importance of Immunisation and the Flu Vaccine

Getting vaccinated is a safe and effective way to stay healthy and protect others. The flu vaccine, taken every year, is a simple step to reduce flu-related illnesses and keep communities strong.

Why Immunisation Is Important
1. Prevents Disease
o Protects against serious illnesses like measles, polio, hepatitis, and flu.
2. Protects Communities (Herd Immunity)
o Helps protect those who can't be vaccinated by stopping disease spread.
3. Reduces Healthcare Burden
o Fewer sick people mean less strain on hospitals and lower medical costs.
4. Prevents Disease Comebacks
o Keeps previously controlled diseases from returning.

Why the Flu Vaccine Is Important
1. Seasonal Protection
o Updated each year to match the latest flu strains.
2. Reduces Severity
o If you get the flu, symptoms are usually milder, and recovery is faster.
3. Protects At-Risk Groups
o Vital for babies, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with chronic health issues.
4. Prevents Complications
o Helps avoid serious flu-related problems like pneumonia.
5. Fewer Sick Days
o Means fewer missed days at work or school.

28/05/2025

Need to See a Doctor Sooner but We're Fully Booked?

• Kōrero with our nursing team or reception. They can give you a voucher code for a same-day phone or video consult with a tākuta at a subsidised rate.
• We’ve got urgent and tamariki slots available with our tākuta during the day, please give our friendly receptionists a call to book in if you can.

Emergency Medication – Te Puna Hauora Pharmacy
• Our rongoā team can sort you out with an emergency supply of your meds (up to 7 days) — no extra charges

Free After-Hours Care for Tamariki (0–13 years)
• ShoreCare A&E is free for tamariki aged 0–13 during these times:
o Weekdays: 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM
o Weekends & Public Holidays: All day

15/05/2025

Pink Shirt Day

This nationwide anti-bullying campaign encourages individuals and communities to stand together against bullying by promoting kindness, inclusion, and diversity.

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

How to Get Involved
• Wear Pink: Don a pink shirt on 16 May to show your support.
• Host Events: Organize activities in schools, workplaces, or communities to raise awareness.
• Fundraise: Collect donations to support the Mental Health Foundation's initiatives.
• Share Stories: Encourage conversations about bullying prevention and inclusivity.

Join the movement and help create a safer, more inclusive Aotearoa. Kua rite koe? Are you in?
https://pinkshirtday.org.nz

13/05/2025

Kia ora whānau,

We would like to inform you of a measles outbreak currently affecting our community. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can cause serious health complications, especially for young children, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

⚠️ Symptoms of Measles:

· High fever
· Cough, runny nose, red eyes
· Rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body
· Fatigue and body aches

If you or a family member show symptom, please stay home and contact your GP or Healthline (0800 611 116) immediately for advice.

✅ How to Protect Yourself and Others:

· Make sure you and your tamariki (children) are fully vaccinated with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.
· If unsure about your immunisation status, check and call your GP.
· Practice good hygiene—wash hands regularly and cover coughs/sneezes.
· Avoid large gatherings if you’re unwell or at higher risk.

🏥 Where to Get Help:

· Te Puna Hauora (your GP) – 09 489 3049
· Healthline – 0800 611 116 (available 24/7) · Immunisation information – www.immune.org.nz or your local Public Health Unit

Let’s work together to keep our whānau and community safe.

12/02/2025

Honoured to host our first kuia kaumātua rōpū for 2025. The waiata and whanaungatanga uplifted the wairua of our most treasured taonga.
Tēnā koutou – mei kore koutou, kua kore te mana o te ao Māori e whanake i tēnei tāone nui.

12/12/2024

Te Puna Hauora o Te Raki Paewhenua will be closed from 1pm, 24th December to 3rd January 2025, reopening 6th January 2025.

If you need to see a Doctor or Social Worker/Kaiārahi, Northcote Clinic will open 30th and 31st December for in-person consultations and appointments.

From 16th December to 19th January, you can also access online appointments with CareHQ Doctors. These subsidised appointments can be booked directly through CareHQ at https://www.carehq.co.nz/ using the coupon codes below. Please register first to make online booking from their website.
• CSC card holders: $19.50
• Non-CSC card holders: $49.95

For non-CSC card holders, use coupon code XMAS-1 at checkout. For CSC card holders, use coupon code XMAS-2.

26/11/2024

💥 Important Community Health Update – Whooping Cough 💥

Kia ora whānau,
A whooping cough epidemic has been declared across Aotearoa. It’s serious for pēpi (babies), tamariki, and hapū māmā (pregnant mums).
Let’s work together to keep our whānau safe and healthy!

1. Pregnant mums: Get your free Boostrix vaccine from 16 weeks of pregnancy.
2. Tamariki: Make sure your babies and kids are up to date with their vaccinations. Contact your GP for catch-ups if needed.
3. Whānau: Anyone around hapū māmā or pēpi should get vaccinated to help keep them safe.
4. Watch for symptoms: Severe coughing fits, sometimes with a “whoop” sound. See your GP if you’re worried.
5. Stop the spread: Wash hands, cover coughs, and stay home if you’re unwell.

💉 Talk to your doctor, nurse, or midwife for support. Together, we can protect our whānau!