Tararua Health Group

30/10/2025

👶 HELP YOUR CHILD MASTER TOILET TRAINING 🚽

Is your child over three and still preferring nappies? You’re not alone. Many parents and educators find toileting a tricky stage.

Join the Tararua REAP team for a free community workshop on Wednesday, 12 November (5:30–7:00 p.m.) at 15 Gordon Street, and learn practical tips and strategies to support your child’s toileting development.

Whether you are a parent or an educator, you will leave with tools to help encourage confidence, independence, and success. A light meal will be provided, and koha is appreciated.

Register with Tararua REAP to secure your spot 👉 www.tararuareap.co.nz

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29/10/2025

🚨 SUSPECT MEASLES? PLEASE PHONE FIRST! 📞

If you or your whānau have symptoms that could be measles, please phone us before visiting your medical centre, the Acute Care service, or the Dannevirke Community Hospital.

Typical symptoms include:

🤒 Fever
😷 Cough
🤧 Runny nose
👀 Sore eyes
🌡️ A red, blotchy rash

Measles spreads very easily. And one person with measles can infect many others before they even realise they are sick.

Calling ahead helps us take precautions to protect vulnerable people such as babies, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Your call can make a real difference in stopping the spread and keeping our community safe. 💚

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27/10/2025

NOW OPEN: ACUTE CARE WALK-IN CLINIC!

Our Acute Care walk-in clinic is now open at Dannevirke Community Hospital! Here’s what you need to know 👇

👥 WHO CAN VISIT?

Everyone! The clinic is open to both enrolled and casual patients.

🕙 WHEN IS IT OPEN?

Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

WHAT IS IT?

Acute Care is a walk-in clinic for same-day help with concerns that can’t wait for a routine appointment, such as:

✅ Sprains, strains, and minor injuries
✅ Ear pain and infections
✅ Coughs, colds, and sore throats
✅ Urinary or stomach discomfort
✅ Minor cuts, burns, or wounds
✅ Rashes or skin infections
✅ Fevers or flu-like symptoms

🩺 WHO WILL PROVIDE CARE?

The clinic is led by Nurse Practitioner Amanda Hume, who brings more than 20 years of experience in emergency and urgent care. She is supported by a skilled team of nurses and clinicians who can provide a wide range of treatments and refer for follow-up, X-rays, or other investigations where needed.

📍 WHERE IS IT?

You can find the Acute Care walk-in clinic at:

Dannevirke Community Hospital
24 Barraud Street
Dannevirke 4930

📄 For pricing details, see the comments below.

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🩻 REMINDER: X-ray services are also available in the Tararua region. Let friends and whānau know that local imaging is available right here at Dannevirke Community Hospital.

25/10/2025

👋 GET TO KNOW RAVIN 🩺

Tararua Health Group is delighted to introduce Ravin Abeysekera, who joined the Barraud Street Health Centre team last month as both Practice Manager and Physician Assistant.

Ravin brings a mix of experience and a real passion for patient care. Having worked in both clinical and leadership roles, he understands what it takes to keep a practice running smoothly and ensure people receive the best possible care.

In his own words:

“I am a dedicated and compassionate medical professional with a rich background spanning multiple countries and healthcare systems. My journey in medicine began as a foreign medical graduate in China, where I completed my medical degree and gained invaluable internship experience in diverse clinical settings. Over the past four years, I have built upon that foundation by serving as a Physician Assistant in New Zealand’s primary care sector as part of my journey to qualify as a registered General Practitioner.”

We’re delighted to have Ravin as part of the team and know his experience and leadership will be a great benefit to both our staff and patients.

If you see Ravin around the practice, feel free to say hello. He’s looking forward to meeting our community.

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24/10/2025

OPENING TUESDAY: ACUTE CARE WALK-IN CLINIC!

The wait is nearly over! Our Acute Care walk-in clinic is opening at Dannevirke Community Hospital on Tuesday, 28 October.

Led by Nurse Practitioner Amanda Hume, who has over 20 years of experience in emergency and urgent care, this service will make it easier for you and your whānau to get the care you need, when you need it.

You can visit for:

✅ Sprains, strains, and minor injuries
✅ Ear pain and infections
✅ Coughs, colds, and sore throats
✅ Urinary or stomach discomfort
✅ Minor cuts, burns, or wounds
✅ Rashes or skin infections
✅ Fevers or flu-like symptoms
✅ Other same-day concerns

🕙 Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(With plans to extend the service to weekends in the near future.)

📄 For pricing details, see the comments below.

www.thg.org.nz

🩻 REMINDER: X-ray services are also available in the Tararua region. Let friends and whānau know that local imaging is available right here at Dannevirke Community Hospital.

23/10/2025

📢 POWER OUTAGE: PAHIATUA MEDICAL CENTRE CLOSED ⚠️

Due to a power outage caused by strong winds, Pahiatua Medical Centre is now closed for the day.

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. The Pahiatua Medical Centre team will reopen its doors tomorrow, provided it is safe and practical to do so.

If you need urgent medical advice, please call Healthline (0800 611 116) or dial 111 in an emergency.

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22/10/2025

🌟 HOW TO BRING MORE HOPE INTO YOUR LIFE 🌟

Hope is more than just a feeling. It is a powerful tool for your mental wellbeing.

Hopeful people are less likely to experience depression or anxiety, and a strong sense of hope can also build resilience, helping you cope when life gets tough.

The good news is that hope can grow. With small, positive actions, you can train your mind to focus on what is possible and give yourself things to look forward to.

👉 Swipe through for practical tips from the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand to help you build more hope day by day.

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22/10/2025

A beautiful opportunity for hapū māmā, pāpā and whānau to learn, weave and connect at Mākirikiri Marae this November 👇

🌿 WĀNANGA WAHAKURA: LEARN, WEAVE, CONNECT 🌿

Hapū māmā, pāpā, and whānau are invited to a Wānanga Wahakura at Mākirikiri Marae, where facilitator Meriana Firmin (nō Whanganui) will guide participants in weaving the waikawa style of wahakura (woven bassinet) and exploring the tikanga that supports the care of pēpi.

WHAT’S INVOLVED

🧺 Weave your own wahakura with hands-on support from experienced weavers
🤝 Connect with others who support whānau during pregnancy and early parenting
💚 Learn about rāranga tikanga and how it shapes the way we nurture our babies

KEY DETAILS

📅 WHEN: Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 November 2025, 9.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
📍 WHERE: Mākirikiri Marae, Mākirikiri Road, Dannevirke

Registration is essential. Sign up here 👉 https://forms.office.com/r/5KffMzP3CR

This wānanga offers a beautiful opportunity for whānau to learn, share, and prepare for the arrival of their pēpi. We hope many of you can join this special kaupapa. 🌿

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20/10/2025

💻 TECHNICAL ISSUES RESOLVED ✅

The cause of our recent technical issues has been identified, and a fix has been implemented.

All systems are now back up and running normally, and our IT providers are monitoring everything closely to ensure stability.

Thank you for your patience and kindness while we worked through this. Your understanding always makes a big difference, and we’re glad everything is back on track.

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20/10/2025

🚨 WE’RE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES 💻

We’re currently experiencing technical issues that are affecting some of our systems and processes.

Our IT providers are actively investigating the issue and working to restore services as quickly as possible. In the meantime, there may be some disruptions, delays, or temporary changes to how we do things.

We know this can be frustrating, and we truly appreciate your patience and kindness while we work through these challenges. Your support means a lot to our team.

We’ll share an update once everything is back to normal.

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20/10/2025

🚨 TROUBLE REACHING YOUR MIDWIFE? CALL THE HOSPITAL 📞

The Dannevirke Community Midwives team is currently having some phone issues, which might make it hard to reach your midwife. We know how important it is to feel supported during pregnancy and after birth, and we understand this can be stressful, especially when you need advice or reassurance.

If you can’t get through, please call the Dannevirke Community Hospital on (06) 374 5691 and they’ll help connect you with a midwife.

We’re really sorry for the inconvenience and are working hard to get things back up and running as soon as possible. We’ll share an update once everything is fixed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 💚

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