Nelson Bays Primary Health

31/08/2025

Kia ora 🕊️ Dying Matters Week is on this week (1 - 7 September 2025).

This is a week of open conversations, expert insights, and compassionate support around death, dying, and grief.

🗓️ Advance Care Planning Intro Session - Join our ACP Facilitator for a gentle introduction to planning ahead
📍 Tuesday 2 September 2025, 10.30 - 11.30am
📌 Lee Woodman Studio, 259 Hardy Street, Nelson

🌿See the flyer for the full Nelson Programme
💻 Free online events and podcasts
📼 Selected sessions will be recorded and available afterwards

Find out what’s happening near you:
www.gowithgrace.nz/dyingmatters/nelson-events/nelson/

22/08/2025

Not long to go until Tane Summer Walking Sports! 🏈⚽️ See the flyer for more details!

Introducing Tane Summer Walking Sports! 🌟
Kia ora whānau, later this year when we head back into the warmer months, our Green Prescription team is excited to be starting Tane Summer Walking Sports! This will be a FREE 8-week community programme designed to promote men’s wellbeing through sports. 🏈⚽️

Stay active, connect with others, and boost your health in a fun, supportive environment. Keep an eye out as we share more details closer to summer! ☀

22/08/2025

This week our new Pouwhakahaere Kim Ngawhika joined the team at Nelson Bays Primary Health to farewell a key member of their team, Emily-Rose Richards.

Emily-Rose joined the PHO in 2016 and worked as the Executive Support Manager/EA to the Chief Executive. In that role she was also secretary to the Board and Board subcommittees.

Kim, who also serves as Deputy Chairperson of the PHO, says Emily-Rose will be greatly missed.

“I would like to acknowledge her for professional acumen, which is of a very high level but also for the manaakitanga she has offered to Te Temu Whakaora, the Māori Advisory Group to Nelson Bays Primary Health. She has always gone above and beyond for us and ensured we are kept informed and on track.”

Ngā mihi nui ki a koe Emily, and best of luck as you start a new chapter!

21/08/2025

Kia Ora, Today we hosted our regular Primary and Community Network Hui, bringing together 30 representatives from NGOs, community providers, council, MSD, and our Hauora Māori and Pasifika partners 🌿

It was an incredible opportunity to share updates, collaborate, and strengthen ties across our sector. A special thanks to Sport Tasman and Health Action Trust for their insightful presentations.

If you're an NGO or community provider in Nelson Bays and would like to be invited to the next hui, please email: info@nbph.org.nz ✨

21/08/2025

Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities in Nelson Bays! 🎓 Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH) and Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) have joined together to launch a scholarship programme that supports young Māori ākonga (students) with funding and mentorship opportunities.

Through this partnership, we have the following scholarships available for students enrolled at NMIT:
• NBPH Miraka Norgate Scholarship: Two scholarships for course fees up to a value of $5,000 each to female ākonga (student) enrolled at NMIT
• NBPH Archdeacon Emeritus Harvey Ruru QSM Scholarship: Two scholarships for course fees up to a value of $5,000 each to male ākonga (student) enrolled at NMIT

This initiative reflects our shared commitment to nurturing future leaders and strengthening our community through education and hauora.

📢 Applications open soon - stay tuned via NMIT’s website and social channels!

18/08/2025

Kia ora 🕊️ Dying Matters Week is coming up | 1 - 7 September 2025.

This is a week of open conversations, expert insights, and compassionate support around death, dying, and grief.

🗓️ Advance Care Planning Intro Session - Join our ACP Facilitator for a gentle introduction to planning ahead
📍 Tuesday 2 September 2025, 10.30 - 11.30am
📌 Lee Woodman Studio, 259 Hardy Street, Nelson

🌿See the flyer for the full Nelson Programme
💻 Free online events and podcasts
📼 Selected sessions will be recorded and available afterwards

Find out what’s happening near you:
www.gowithgrace.nz/dyingmatters/nelson-events/nelson/

18/08/2025

Kia Ora 🌿 A vacancy exists for a Māori Representative to be a Trustee on the Board of Hauora Matua ki Te Tai Aorere, Nelson Bays Primary Health.

For more information, please view: www.nbph.org.nz/professionals/careers/nbph

15/08/2025

Celebrating General Practice in Nelson Bays & Farewell to Dr Graham Loveridge 🌿

Last night, we gathered to honour the incredible contributions of Dr Graham Loveridge as he steps away from his role as Clinical Director at NBPH. It was a heartwarming evening filled with gratitude and admiration, as GPs past and present, along with colleagues from general practice, primary health, and secondary care, came together to celebrate Graham’s dedicated service, wise guidance, and inspiring leadership.

Thank you, Graham, for your unwavering commitment to equity, our community and for shaping the future of general practice in Nelson Bays. Your legacy will continue to guide us.

14/08/2025

Free Wellbeing Workshops - Men's Group Sessions! 🌿 We are hosting free community wellbeing workshops across our region and we have the following upcoming Men’s Group Sessions:
📅 Wednesday 27 August and 3 September 2025
⏰ 5.30 - 8.30pm
📍 NBPH Offices – 281 Queen Street, Richmond
🔗 To register, email: reception@nbph.org.nz or call 03 539 1170
🔍 For all upcoming sessions, visit: www.nbph.org.nz/services/news

12/08/2025

We’re proud to be finalists in two categories at the New Zealand Primary Healthcare Awards He Tohu Mauri Ora 2025! 🌟

🏅HALEO Excellence and Innovation in Rehabilitation:
Physiotherapy Primary Care Clinical Network

🏅BD Rowa Product or Service of the Future:
Comprehensive Primary Community Team

This recognition reflects the dedication, innovation, and collaboration of our incredible teams.

Congratulations to all the finalists - we’re looking forward to celebrating the achievements of primary healthcare together on 6 September 2025!

31/07/2025

Kia ora! 🌿 Today, members of Te Tumu Whakaora (our Māori Advisory Board) came together kanohi ki te kanohi for our hui.

Te Tumu Whakaora plays a vital role in supporting Nelson Bays Primary Health to improve Māori health outcomes across our region.

Through strong Māori leadership and a deep commitment to tikanga, Te Tumu Whakaora helps guide our organisation toward achieving Pae Ora – healthy individuals, healthy whānau, and healthy environments.

This mahi reflects a collective responsibility to embed equity, partnership, and Māori aspirations across all levels of our health system.

We’re grateful for the continued guidance and kōrero shared today.