Te Pou Oranga o te Whakatōhea

Te Pou Oranga o te Whakatōhea Whanau Ora, Hapu Ora, Ka Ora ai te Iwi
"When the whānau are well, the Iwi will thrive"

📢 UPDATE – Whakatōhea Health CentreKia ora e te whānau,We are OPEN today and all of our staff have safely checked in.We ...
12/04/2026

📢 UPDATE – Whakatōhea Health Centre

Kia ora e te whānau,

We are OPEN today and all of our staff have safely checked in.

We will be operating Business As Usual (BAU) with a few important updates:

⚠️ Flu vaccinations will not be available today due to limited staff availability.

👩🏽‍⚕️Registered patients
We will continue to see all patients enrolled with Whakatōhea Health Centre.

📞 Unregistered patients
There are limited appointments available.
If you can, please call ahead first. Otherwise, you are welcome to walk in and enquire.

🚨 Urgent care
Anyone presenting with an urgent or acute condition will be seen and triaged by our clinical team.

❌ Pathlab Ōpōtiki is CLOSED today

Please take care, look after one another, and share this update so our wider community stays informed.

Ngā mihi nui 💚
Whakatōhea Health Centre

AFTER-HOURS MEDICAL CARE – THIS WEEKENDTēnā koutou e te whānau,If you or your whānau need medical support after hours th...
10/04/2026

AFTER-HOURS MEDICAL CARE – THIS WEEKEND

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,
If you or your whānau need medical support after hours this weekend, here is where to go and who to contact.

📍 After Hours Medical Hub
📌 Whakatōhea Health Centre
⏰ Opening Hours
Friday: 5pm – 9pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm

⚠️ Please note: Hours may change on Sunday depending on weather conditions.

📢 Updates & Notices
Any changes will be shared via the Ōpōtiki Medical Hub page.

Please check there before heading in.
📞 After-hours support
Phone: 07 315 8500

Urgent prescriptions
Andrea Beal (on call)
📱 027 405 5397

🤰 Maternity support
Our maternity team is on standby at Whakatāne Hospital to support our hapū māmā if needed.

📌 Please save this information
📲 Share with your whānau
🛟 Use these contacts if care is needed

Kia noho haumaru tātou katoa.

CIVIL DEFENCE UPDATES – SAVE THESE LINKSTēnā koutou e te whānau,For the most up-to-date and verified information during ...
10/04/2026

CIVIL DEFENCE UPDATES – SAVE THESE LINKS

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

For the most up-to-date and verified information during emergencies, please follow and bookmark the official Civil Defence channels below. These are updated regularly as new information comes in.

🔗 Emergency Management Bay of Plenty
https://www.bopcivildefence.govt.nz/

🔗 Get Ready – NZ Civil Defence
https://getready.govt.nz/

🔗 Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Facebook
(Search: Bay of Plenty Civil Defence Emergency Management)

🔗 National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
https://www.civildefence.govt.nz/

📌 Save these links in your browser bookmarks
📲 Follow their pages for real-time updates
📢 Share with your whānau to stay informed

Kia noho haumaru tātou katoa.

T-Shirt Design Competition Got a design in your head? Now's the time to get it out.We're running a T-Shirt Design Compet...
09/04/2026

T-Shirt Design Competition

Got a design in your head? Now's the time to get it out.

We're running a T-Shirt Design Competition for Youth Week 2026 and we want our rangatahi to bring their whakaaro to life.

Whatever you want to express your identity, your community, your voice put it into a design. The winning entry gets their design printed and worn by our community across Youth Week.

That's your mahi, out in the world, representing something real.

🗓 Entries close: 11 May
📧 Send your design to: tpow@whakatohea.co.nz

Open to rangatahi across the rohe. If you've got questions, just flick us an email we're happy to help.

Calendar of EventsPaengawhāwha - April | HauoraOur Uara for this month is Hauora, This can be defined as encompassing th...
09/04/2026

Calendar of Events
Paengawhāwha - April | Hauora

Our Uara for this month is Hauora, This can be defined as encompassing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person's health and is a holistic approach to well-being. The concept of Hauora is essential in te ao Māori and is often used to promote wellness and prevent illness.

Events coming up:
April 6 - 11 May
Design a T-shirt Competition for Youth Week, 2026.

April 25
Te Rā Maumahara i Ngā Hoia - Anzac Day

Services Available

💫 Mana Tiaki
A safe space for tangata whaiora and their whānau – grounded in aroha, manaakitanga, and whanaungatanga. Healing isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone 💛
📌 An intake is required before accessing this service
📞 Shelly McLauchlan – 027 355 3296

👶💛 Tūhono - (Previously Mums & Bubs)
Supporting mātua, nurturing pēpi, and growing strong whānau.
Your journey, our tautoko.
📞 07 315 6042

🌿 Healing Whānau Violence – Tāne & Wāhine
Together we walk toward healing, rebuilding, and thriving. Creating safe spaces for growth and reconnection 🌼
📞 Moana & Buck Maui – 07 315 6042

🌸 Kōwhai Kaumātua
Celebrating and supporting our kaumātua through connection, laughter, and activities that uplift hauora.
📧 donna.kelly@whakatohea.co.nz
📞 07 315 6042

Ngā manaakitanga,
Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea & Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea

💉 Flu Vaccines 2026In Āotearoa, the 2026 flu vaccine is FREE for those most at risk, including:✔️ 65 years and over✔️ Pr...
08/04/2026

💉 Flu Vaccines 2026

In Āotearoa, the 2026 flu vaccine is FREE for those most at risk, including:
✔️ 65 years and over
✔️ Pregnant māmā (any stage of pregnancy)
✔️ People with long-term health conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, heart or lung conditions)
✔️ Tamariki aged 4 and under with a history of serious respiratory illness
✔️ Those with serious mental health conditions
✔️ Māori and Pacific peoples aged 55+

💊 You can get your free flu vaccine at:
• Your local GP
• Participating pharmacies
• Book online via Book My Vaccine

He mea nui te hauora – looking after your health protects your whole whānau. Don’t wait until winter hits.

Get protected early 🤝

Calendar of EventsPaengawhāwha - April | HauoraOur Uara for this month is Hauora, This can be defined as encompassing th...
07/04/2026

Calendar of Events
Paengawhāwha - April | Hauora

Our Uara for this month is Hauora, This can be defined as encompassing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of a person's health and is a holistic approach to well-being. The concept of Hauora is essential in te ao Māori and is often used to promote wellness and prevent illness.

Events coming up:
April 6 - 11 May
Design a T-shirt Competition for Youth Week, 2026.

April 25
Te Rā Maumahara i Ngā Hoia - Anzac Day

Services Available
💫 Mana Tiaki

A safe space for tangata whaiora and their whānau – grounded in aroha, manaakitanga, and whanaungatanga. Healing isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone 💛
📌 An intake is required before accessing this service
📞 Shelly McLauchlan – 027 355 3296

👶💛 Tūhono Whānau
Supporting mātua, nurturing pēpi, and growing strong whānau. Your journey, our tautoko.
📞 07 315 6042

🌿 Healing Whānau Violence – Tāne & Wāhine
Together we walk toward healing, rebuilding, and thriving. Creating safe spaces for growth and reconnection 🌼
📞 Moana & Buck Maui – 07 315 6042

🌸 Kōwhai Kaumātua
Celebrating and supporting our kaumātua through connection, laughter, and activities that uplift hauora.
📧 donna.kelly@whakatohea.co.nz
📞 07 315 6042

Ngā manaakitanga,
Te Tāwharau o Te Whakatōhea & Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea

🦫 Toothie the Beaver Update 🦷This event has been postponed due to the weather. A new date will be advised soon. We look ...
26/03/2026

🦫 Toothie the Beaver Update 🦷

This event has been postponed due to the weather. A new date will be advised soon. We look forward to seeing you then.

Stay safe, dry, and warm!

Through Ngā Rangatahi Ruku, our rangatahi aren't just learning to dive, they're building confidence, earning internation...
26/03/2026

Through Ngā Rangatahi Ruku, our rangatahi aren't just learning to dive, they're building confidence, earning internationally recognised qualifications, and stepping into their identity as kaitiaki of the moana.

The Moana gives us so much, our programme is future-proofing our rangatahi to give back as skilled divers, as safety-conscious caretakers and as kaitiaki for future generations.

That's kaitiakitanga!

The people behind the kaupapa.Jesse Carmichael shows up for our rangatahi not just in the water, but in life as well. A...
26/03/2026

The people behind the kaupapa.

Jesse Carmichael shows up for our rangatahi not just in the water, but in life as well. As a Youth Whānau Support Worker with Te Pou Oranga o Te Whakatōhea, Jesse is the Lead Facilitator of an amazing kaupapa-led initiative, Ngā Rangatahi Ruku. Reconnecting our rangatahi to the moana, their whakapapa, and their future pathways.

This is what rangatahi-centred leadership looks like. Grounded, intentional, and full of aroha.

22/12/2025

🚀 Y2 – Youth to Education & Employment 🚀

✨ Your Future Starts Here ✨

Are you 16–24 and not sure about your next steps? That’s exactly what we’re here for! At Y2, we’ll help you shape your pathway - whether it’s gaining NCEA credits, stepping into further education, or chasing your dream career.

What you’ll find at Y2:

- Personalised learning plans tailored to your goals
- Supportive kaimahi walking alongside you every step
- More than learning – connect with friends, explore your passions, and be yourself in a relaxed, safe environment
- Whether you’re into sport, art, tech, or just finding your place, Y2 is where you can grow, thrive, and discover your future.

📍 Join us at the Y2 Youth Hub

📞 Call 0800 TOHEA TE AKO

📧 Or email us to take your first step: education@whakatohea.co.nz

Your journey, your way – your future starts here!

15/12/2025

🌿✨ Te Puna o Tarawa Early Childhood Centre ✨🌿

At Te Puna o Tarawa Early Childhood Centre, tamariki are welcomed into a safe and nurturing environment, where Te Ao Māori is at the heart of learning. Our teacher-led, iwi-based centre provides quality care and education for pēpi and tamariki up to five years, with most of our whānau connected to Whakatōhea whakapapa.

Guided by our values of Rangatiratanga, Kaitiakitanga, Matawhanui, and Kotahitanga, we support each child to grow, learn, and thrive at their own pace.

🌱 Kotahitanga is the foundation, our curriculum is inclusive and responsive to the unique needs of every tamaiti - helping them build confidence, social competence, and a strong sense of identity.

If you would like to know more or enrol your tamariki, contact us today - we’d love to welcome you into our whānau. 💚

Contact us

📍 26 Buchanan Street, Ōpōtiki

📞 Ph: 07 315 5967

📧 Email: earlychildhood@whakatohea.co.nz

Address

7 Moody Place, Ōpōtiki
Opotiki
3122

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30am
Friday 8:30am - 4:30am

Telephone

+6473156150

Website

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