Hauora Hokianga

01/03/2026

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!

27/02/2026

👂🚐 Children’s Mobile Ear Clinic – Opononi

The Children’s Mobile Ear Clinic will be parked in the bus bay outside Opononi Area School - Te Kura Takiwa o Opononi:

🗓 Monday 9 March
⏰ 9.00 am – 1.30 pm (closed 12.00 – 12.30 pm)

✔ No appointment needed — just drop in
✔ Free service for tamariki and rangatahi aged 6 months to 18 years
⚠ Please note: Hearing tests are not available at the mobile clinic

If you have concerns about your child’s ear health, speech, or language development, you are welcome to bring them along for an assessment.

Questions? Contact Jo
📞 0800 MY EARS (0800 693 277) for other clinic dates and venues

26/02/2026

Ngā ratonga ki te manawa o te whenua | Heartland Services

📍 Omanaia Marae
📅 Wednesday, 4 March 2026
⏰ 10am – 2pm

Access the services you need — without leaving the rohe.
No long drives. No navigating it alone.

Just practical help, face-to-face,
right here at home.

Friendly support. Practical help. Local people.

Nau mai, haere mai, hono mai

For more information, visit:
🔗

Heartlands are at the heart of your community, providing access to government and community services for rural communities.

25/02/2026

MediMap Platform Outage

You may have seen recent media coverage about a cyber incident affecting MediMap, a medication management system used across Aotearoa.

As a precaution, MediMap has been placed into maintenance mode while national investigations and data integrity checks are carried out.

At Hauora Hokianga, MediMap is used only for a small number of long-stay residential patients. There is no impact on general practice patients or our community clinic services.

As soon as we were notified, our clinical team activated our Business Continuity Plan and returned to established manual medication systems, including verified paper medication charts and pharmacy confirmation.

🩺 Medication administration continues safely.
🛡️ There has been no interruption to care.
💛 Patient safety remains our highest priority.

National investigations are underway involving:
- Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

- Office of the Privacy Commissioner (New Zealand)

- New Zealand Police

We are awaiting further confirmation from MediMap regarding any specific data impacts. If any confirmed privacy impacts affect our residents, we will contact whānau and EPOA directly.

We understand news like this can cause concern. Please be assured our teams acted promptly to ensure continuity of care.

If you have any questions, please contact us directly on 09 405 7709.

Ngā mihi nui,
Hauora Hokianga

24/02/2026

💜 If someone you care about is going through a tough time, knowing how to tautoko them can make all the difference.

💬 Sometimes it’s hard to find the right words — but you don’t have to figure it out alone.

The team at the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand have free, practical tools and guidance to help you feel more confident supporting someone who may be struggling.

You can explore their resources here:
🔗 https://mentalhealth.org.nz

If you or someone in your whānau needs additional support locally, please reach out to us.
Te Whare Āwhina — our Support and Wellbeing Services — are here to help.
📧 referrals@hauorahokianga.org.nz

23/02/2026

🧠 Brain Health Symposium 2026

Sessions include:
✔ How to keep your brain healthy
✔ Comparing treatments and new research on Alzheimer’s disease and cognition

📅 Friday, 20 March 2026
⏰ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
🌐 Online virtual seminars
🎟️ Free for whānau / carers
🔗 Register here: https://dementia.nz/brain-health/

Explore the forefront of brain health with the virtual seminar series from Brain Health Aotearoa, featuring leading experts discussing the latest research and practical strategies for living well.

Brought to you in partnership with Dementia New Zealand

22/02/2026

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!

21/02/2026

🌞 What an AMAZING day at the North Hokianga A&P Show in Broadwood.
From health checks (WOFs) and sun-smart education to supporting our rangatahi, promoting hauora, blending up smoothies, giving away prizes & lucky draws — the day was filled with meaningful kōrero and AWESOME whanaungatanga.
🤩 A HUGE shout out to Angus and the organising committee for delivering another fantastic event. Your mahi truly makes a difference!
🤭We can’t wait to do it all again next year.

😘Ngā mihi NUNUI ki a koutou katoa
The HH Team

20/02/2026

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their whānau?

We’re looking for someone who is naturally compassionate, calm under pressure, and committed to supporting others.

📩 For more information, a position description, or to apply, please email HR@hauorahokianga.org.nz

📅 Applications close Sunday, 8 March 2026

16/02/2026

✨He karanga tēnei mo ngā taupata Tohu Tutuki o Te Hiku o te Ika | Nominations now open to honour Te Tai Tokerau lifetime legends ✨

The July 2026 Far North District Council Te Tohu Tutuki nominations are open! Here’s your chance to celebrate the extraordinary individuals and organisations who have shaped our communities.

These awards celebrate contributions across five inspiring areas:
✅ Positive outcomes for Māori
✅ Culture & history
✅ Economic development
✅ Resilient communities
✅ Proud, vibrant communities

Know someone whose impact has stood the test of time? Nominate them! Tell us about their role, why they deserve recognition, and the legacy they’ve created.

🏆 Winners will be celebrated at a special ceremony with the mayor, receive a gift & certificate, and have their names etched into local history on the Citizens Awards Honours Board at the Kaikohe HQ.

📅 Deadline: 5pm, Monday 25 May 2026
📧 Email: governance@fndc.govt.nz

🏢 Drop-off: Any council service centre

🗓 Awards Ceremony: Tuesday 7 July 2026, Council Chambers, Kaikohe

Tēnā, tukua mai ou taupata 🌟

🔗

The countdown has begun for the July 2026 Far North District Council Lifetime Achievement Awards — and the search for our next community heroes starts now.

15/02/2026

This Friday — No Poua Rā Rongoā Whakaora

🤰Pou Kara Ariki Marae will be embracing hapū māmā and their whānau this week.

You can still register for Ngā Wānanga o Hine Kōpū here: https://bit.ly/404TIU5

🚗 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!

15/02/2026

📽 Te Haerenga ki te Tari Tirohanga | Your Journey Through Endoscopy

This video takes you step by step through what to expect at your colonoscopy appointment at the Endoscopy Suite, Whangārei Hospital.

Participating in the National Bowel Screening Programme is a simple but powerful way to protect your hauora and whānau. Early detection of bowel cancer, often before symptoms appear, can save our lives.

“Ko tā mātou he tiaki i a koe me tō whānau kia tau te mauri, kia ora te tinana me te wairua.”
(Our role is to care for you and your whānau so your body and spirit feel at ease.)

▶ Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbehWifDOG8

📞 For eligibility or more info, call 0800 924 432 or visit timetobowelscreen.nz

Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora | Move Your Butt for Bowel Cancer