Total Healthcare PHO

01/08/2025

We’re so thrilled to share that our GM Kate Moodabe and Dr David Codyre from Tāmaki Health’s Wellness Support Team are the two finalists in the CareHQ Outstanding Contribution to Health category of the New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards | He Tohu Mauri Ora 2025. There were more than 150 entries in the national awards and organisers say it was a real challenge for the judges to select the finalists. We’re looking forward to the awards night on
6 September! Read more about the finalists: https://www.nzphawards.co.nz/2025-finalists

27/07/2025

Excitement is building in Ōtara about free Zumba-style dance classes for fun and fitness coming to their town centre – thanks to a partnership between Total Healthcare PHO and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board. Pasifika elders have been dancing their way to wellness in Mangere and soon they will be able to join the dance party in Ōtara Town Centre. Read more: https://totalhealthcare.co.nz/news/total-healthcare-funding-gives-life-to-age-friendly-project-in-otara/

Pictured, from left, are: Gillianne Ray (Auckland Council), Apulu Reece Autagavaia, (Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board chair) and Total Healthcare PHO’s Mark Vella (CEO) and William Kato Ropata (board chair).

15/07/2025

We’re super excited about From the Couch’s big win picking up the Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion Award at the New Zealand Sport and Recreation Awards. BBM Motivation’s Dave Letele says the award is for the BBM whānau and everyone who believes in their mission to bring hope, health, and whānau-first fitness to communities. Total Healthcare is so proud to be a part of this whānau-first initiative.

01/06/2025

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/

27/04/2025

Ministers, police and the Governor General are praising the “phenomenal” impact of Gandhi Nivas in reducing family harm as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Events at Parliament and Government House marked this special occasion. Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro said Gandhi Nivas has shown it’s possible to rehabilitate offenders and achieve long-term change in behaviour and help heal families. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said the initiative had made a “phenomenal difference” over 10 years and he was sure it would continue to do so. Read more: https://totalhealthcare.co.nz/news/gandhi-nivas-a-pathway-of-hope-for-family-harm-preventionnew-news-page/

30/01/2025

We’re so proud of Massey University research that praises the “powerful combination” of joining the community connections of BBM Motivation with the medical and professional resources of Total Healthcare. The partnership sparked a programme motivating significant numbers of people struggling with obesity to turn their lives around.

The free 12-week From the Couch (FTC) programme resulted from a partnership between Brown Buttabean, Total Healthcare PHO and Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora. It is supported by Local Doctors with GP clinic services.

Researchers say this partnership enables “long-term connectedness for people living with obesity and seeking positive lifestyle change. Long-term lifestyle change is the holy grail of weight loss programmes; this research suggests that FTC can be effective towards this end”.

The research that shows improved health results for FTC participants were “substantive and robust”. Read more: https://totalhealthcare.co.nz/news/massey-research-shows-power-of-community-and-medical-partnerships/

30/09/2024

We're so proud of the Wellness Support Team members and their achievement at these Australasian awards.

01/09/2024

Check out the news story below that helps explain why healthcare providers and PHOs, like us, are calling for more investment in primary healthcare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oum_hAT4mFQ
The story features Total Healthcare’s community liaison manager Lorenzo Kaisara and Tāmaki Health chief executive Lloyd McCann.

Patients said they sometimes waited five hours to see a doctor.

21/08/2024

We’re proud of our CEO Mark Vella's achievement of being a finalist in the prestigious inaugural Robert Walters’ New Zealand Leadership Awards. While he didn’t win the Hnry Innovation Leadership Award category he was nominated for, Mark was one of three finalists out of 65 entrants, amidst prestigious competition. Congratulations to the category winner John Rendall head of technology and innovation Animation Research, known for its groundbreaking projects, like the America’s Cup and The Masters Golf coverage.
Photo: Ranjna Patel (PHO board trustee), Dave Letele (From the Couch founder), Kate Moodabe (PHO general manager), Mark Vella.

22/07/2024

We’re excited to share that our CEO Mark Vella is a finalist in the Robert Walters New Zealand Leadership Awards for the Hnry Innovation Leadership Award. The innovation leadership award recognises leaders who drive innovation, spark change and contribute to the advancement of the sector they work in. Mark is among three finalists for the innovation award and winners are due to be announced on August 15. Read more: https://totalhealthcare.co.nz/news/ceo-mark-vella-a-finalist-in-national-innovation-leadership-award/

14/05/2024

Congratulations to Total Healthcare executive trustee and Tāmaki Health co-founder Ranjna Patel who has been inducted into the New Zealand Business Hall of Fame. On her appointment to the title, Ranjna was described as "a distinguished entrepreneur and philanthropist" whose "leadership in healthcare and social welfare has made her a pivotal figure in fostering community wellbeing and equity." Read more: https://totalhealthcare.co.nz/ranjna-patel-enters-business-hall-of-fame/

20/03/2024

We’re proud to be supporting From the Couch’s presence at Polyfest from 20 to 23 March. Find out more about the free programme for people with long-term conditions in the Local Doctors stall near the Samoan stage. Our friends at Local Doctors also have nurses, health coaches and wellness coaches who can answer health questions. There’s also a chance to enjoy spot prizes and fun exercises. Our energetic community liaison manager Lorenzo Kaisara is there as MC. Check out more here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1132772934829996