Hauora Hokianga

12/01/2026

🎉 OTAUA CARNIVAL DAY 🎉
Presented by Otaua Sports Club

🎈 Fun for all ages!
🏰 Bouncy castles
🎯 Games
🏆 Prizes
🍔 Food stalls & food trucks
✨ And so much more!

🎟️ Gold coin entry

Bring the whānau along for a fun-filled day — Hauora Hokianga will see you there! 🎊

📧 Contact: otauasportsclub32renwick@gmail.com

11/01/2026

This Friday — Poua Rā Rongoā Whakaora 🌿

All whānau of Hokianga are warmly invited to join us for a day of healing, connection, and meaningful kōrero.

✨ Available on the day:
• Wai Rongoā
• Wai Whakaora (Kangen Water)
• Tūru mirimiri — mirimiri massage chair
• Space for healing connections and shared kōrero

No appointment needed — come as you are and reconnect.

🚗 Parking via the Honey Street entrance (lower carpark)

📞 For more information:
Moana Harris — (09) 405 7709 ext. 226

Ka koha a Taumata Rongoā ki te tangata, ka koha te tangata ki a Taumata Rongoā.
Koha mai, koha atu.

🔄 Reciprocity is when everyone receives through the presence of koha in its many forms. Mauri ora

08/01/2026

☀️ The sun in Aotearoa has very high UV levels
Too much UV can damage your skin and increase the risk of skin cancer, including melanoma.

We all know to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, and WRAP, but there’s more you can do:

🌤️ Use UV Index (UVI) forecast apps to see when the sun is strongest and when to protect your skin and eyes.

🌐 Download or learn more:

Sun protection alert — https://www.sunsmart.org.nz/resources/sun-protection-alert/

UVI smartphone apps — https://niwa.co.nz/atmosphere/uv-and-ozone/uvi-smartphone-apps

🎥 Watch this video form Cancer Society Northland to see how to stay SunSmart:
https://youtu.be/8JHHc2-f6d0

Think you know the correct way to apply sunscreen? Here's a handy video to explain how it's done.

06/01/2026

🧴Let’s slop our bodies right ☀️

• Use enough sunscreen — don’t skimp on the good stuff
• Cover all exposed areas, including ears, neck, and the tops of your feet
• Apply sunscreen before heading outside
• Reapply every 2 hours — especially after swimming or sweating

Watch how to do it properly:
https://youtu.be/gE6u-zqftKA?si=0NQiW0wJSkJjjBbt

Melanoma New Zealand

Take a look at this video and take care of the skin you’re in.

05/01/2026

Update on Patient Data Security

🔒 You may have seen recent reports about data breaches in some NZ health systems. We want to reassure our people that Hauora Hokianga has not been affected.

Our Health365 platform is fully operational and safe, and all services—including repeat prescriptions and access to health information—are continuing as normal.

🛡️ Protecting your privacy and trust is our top priority. We continue to monitor our systems and follow national cybersecurity guidance.

If you have any concerns or need more information,
📞 please contact us 0800 100 079 or 09 405 7709.

31/12/2025

Holiday Road Safety Tips

• Always slowdown in areas where tamariki play or people walk. 🚸
• Stay alert — avoid distractions like phones while driving. 📵
• Observe all speed limits — they’re there to keep everyone safe. ⚠️
• Give other cars, pedestrians and cyclists plenty of space, especially on narrow roads. 🚗↔️🚲

31/12/2025

🚗 Road Safety Tip

🚲 More bikes are on our roads over the holidays — including tamariki, whānau, and visitors.

⚠️ Please slow down, stay alert, and give cyclists plenty of space to keep everyone safe.

24/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete | Merry Christmas

On this joyous day, we want to take a moment to acknowledge our community.

Thank you to our whānau, patients, partners and supporters for walking alongside Hauora Hokianga throughout the year. Your trust, care and connection continue to shape the work we do.

To those working through the holiday period, we see you and we thank you for your mahi.

❤️

Kia tau iho ai ngā manaakitanga nui o te wā Kirihimete me te wā o te huringa Tau Hou ki a koutou, ā, tātou katoa.
Kia noho haumaru te noho kāinga, kia haere haumaru te haerenga i te rori, ahakoa e haereere ana ki hea — āta haere mārie, āta noho mārie.
Nō reira, kia noho ora i te kāinga, kia haere ora i te rori, kia hoki ora anō ki te kāinga.
Manaakitia tētahi i tētahi, arohaina tētahi i tētahi, tiakina, atawhaitia te ao katoa.

“Ko tōu manawa ora, ko tōku manawa ora ka whakairihia ki te whei ao, ki te ao mārama.”

(Pictures courtesy of our staff Christmas lunch)

23/12/2025

🕯️ Christmas Eve has arrived once again, and as the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the festivities of our Christmas carols.

🎶 Thank you to our kaimahi, whānau, community and residents for singing along. It is truly a privilege to attend and capture the happiness, colour, and joy these shared waiata bring.

A very special mention to matua Eru Wano for keeping us on beat with his guitar.

Yesterday, our residents were also lucky enough to enjoy another bagpipe recital by the talented Hunter McInnes.

❤️ From all of us at Hauora Hokianga, we wish you a safe, gentle and restful Christmas Eve with the people and places that matter to you.

Kia tau iho ai ngā manaakitanga nui o te wā Kirihimete me te wā o te huringa Tau Hou ki a koutou, ā, tātou katoa.

22/12/2025

Our 2025 Annual Report is now online!

🌐 View the full report here:
�https://www.hokiangahealth.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/HH-AR-2025.pdf

Whakapapa Te Oranga continued to guide the mahi of Hauora Hokianga — honouring our past, strengthening our future, and supporting the hauora of whānau across Hokianga.

The report highlights a year of care, partnership, and accountability in a changing health environment, grounded in kaupapa Māori and community voice.

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who attended the recent community hui — your time, insights, and pātai were greatly appreciated.

17/12/2025

Hauora Hokianga – Summer Holiday Hours

To book an appointment: (09) 405 7709, option 1

If you or your whānau have urgent maternity or mental health needs, please contact:

Te Ao Mārama | Maternity Services:
(021) 457 732

Te Whare Āwhina | Mental Wellbeing and Social Services:
(021) 243 1523

We appreciate your respect and patience for our kaimahi during this busy time of the year.