Community Living

21/09/2025

Awesome stuff!

27/08/2025

This is just an FYI for Community Living staff and people supported, something to be aware of!

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25 August 2025
Kia ora
Further NZNO strike action planned for 2 and 4 September
New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) members employed by Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora are planning further nationwide strikes, from 7am to 11pm on both 2 and 4 September.
The strikes are planned to take place at all Health NZ hospitals and services where NZNO members are employed.
If the strikes go ahead, our hospitals and emergency departments will remain open to ensure the continued availability of critical health services, but emergency departments will need to be kept for emergencies only.
Patient safety will remain our priority.
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Contingency plans are in place, and we have an agreement with the union to provide life preserving services (LPS) support throughout the strike periods. LPS is determined at a local level and is in place for each Health NZ hospital and service impacted by the strikes.
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All Health NZ emergency departments (EDs) will remain open throughout the strikes, but people should only go to ED if absolutely necessary.
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Please note that patients presenting to emergency departments with non-urgent conditions will likely experience significant delays.
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In spite of our best planning for patient discharge in advance of the strikes, our acute wards will likely be full with patients needing in hospital care.
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All patients will continue to receive safe care.
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People with planned care appointments that are impacted by the strikes are being directly contacted to have these rescheduled for the next available opportunity.
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Unless contacted and told otherwise, people should continue to attend their appointments during the strikes.
We would appreciate your support in sharing this information via your own communication channels ahead of the planned strikes.
We really value the hard work and dedication of our staff and remain focused on reaching a settlement with NZNO to avoid any further disruption to patients and the wider health system.
Ngā mihi nui,
Prof Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard (she/her) National Chief Medical Officer

26/08/2025

Good morning everyone, it's Te Whaariki day!

Doors open at 930am, can't wait to see you all soon :)

Remember it's the Hamilton Contract Bridge Club (with the word contract). Can't wait!

21/08/2025

Based on registrations to date, this will officially be the biggest Te Whaariki ever!

There are still some spots left - if you haven't registered, now is the time: https://tewhaariki2025.eventbrite.com

19/08/2025

We're stoked to announce that Your Way l Kia Roha and will be attending Te Whaariki!

With just a week to go, NOW is the time to register so we can make sure your morning (and your moring tea) is epic!

Registration link is in the comments \/

19/08/2025

Time to register! not much more than a week to go. Register here: https://tewhaariki2025.eventbrite.com

14/08/2025

https://tewhaariki2025.eventbrite.com

Your Way l Kia RohaSpecial Olympics New ZealandRecreate NZETC Expression Through Creativity Charitable Trust

14/08/2025

Can't wait to see Kia Roha there. Will YOU be there? Don't forget to register!

Come with your whaanau/family for a day of learning and connecting!

12/08/2025

With just two weeks to go we are excited to confirm that Special Olympics New Zealand will be at Te Whaariki this year, along with who are returning - can't wait to see you all there, remember to sign up today!

https://tewhaariki2025.eventbrite.com

Come with your whaanau/family for a day of learning and connecting!

05/08/2025

We're stoked to announce our keynote speaker for Te Whaariki 2025 - Jade Farrar.

Jade is the chair of the national Enabling Good Lives Leadership Group, serves on many other boards specifically in the disability sector, is a disability influencer, and of course is on our very own Community Living Board!

Register in the comments:

01/05/2025

Kia Ora everyone, this is just a quick note to say that yes, Te Whaariki IS happening this year, but that it will be later in the year. Watch this space!