Western Heights Health Centre

12/04/2026

Kia ora whanau,

FLU VACCINE AVAILABLE

📅Pop-up Flu clinic is happening this week on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at Rapu Oranga.

Funded (free) for people who are:
• aged 65 years and over
• pregnant
• live with certain long-term medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, heart or lung conditions)

If you're unable to make it this week, 📞ring 07-3470565 to book in with the nurse.

02/04/2026

A good reminder.. and ngā mihi to all those keeping our health services running over Easter. Have a good one!

Our social media person is off sick, so the boss made this post 🐣

If you or anyone in your family are feeling unwell over Easter and you are not sure what care you need, Healthline is a good first place to call on 0800 611 116.

Their nurses can talk things through with you, and you can even share photos or videos, like what a rash looks like or how a cough sounds.

Other care options include:

• Ka Ora Telecare for rurally based people: 0800 252 672
• Talking with your local pharmacist
• Using an Online GP: Link in first comment
• Visiting your closest urgent care centre

Help is still there, even when some services are closed.

01/04/2026

Nau mai, haere mai e te whānau!

Flu Vaccines are now available from 1 April and funded (free) for people who are:
• aged 65 years and over
• pregnant
• live with certain long-term medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, heart or lung conditions)

Pop into Rapu Oranga on the set days below OR ring us to book a nurse appointment

30/03/2026

11/03/2026

And congratulations to all those performing

Wāhine mā 💚 come see us at the Te Arawa Kapa Haka Regionals 💜 Friday 13th & Saturday 14th March

Korowai Aroha will be onsite supporting wāhine to complete a quick and private HPV self-swab as part of continuing the Smear Your Own Mea kaupapa, honouring the wero and legacy of Talei Morrison.

Eligible wāhine aged 25–69 who complete their
HPV self-swab will receive a $50 Pak’nSave voucher and can cast a vote for their favourite kapa.

The kapa with the most votes will receive $2000.

Our team will also be available for blood pressure checks and kōrero around other hauora services including measles immunisations, prostate health, mammogram referrals and flu vaccinations.

Bring your mums, bestie, sister or cousin, support your kapa and your hauora.

📍 Find the Korowai Aroha tent during the regionals.

04/03/2026

Please let us know if you would like to check your status or would like to book an Hpv vaccine

HPV (human papillomavirus) is one of the most common viruses in the world. For many people it causes no harm, but it can lead to several preventable cancers.

✅ The HPV vaccine is the best protection against HPV. It’s a safe and effective way to protect people of all genders.

💙 The HPV vaccine is free for people aged 9 - 26. Most young people are offered the vaccine at school, usually in Year 7 or 8. This is the best time to vaccinate and get long lasting protection.

🏫 Missed it at school? You, or your whānau, can still catch up. It’s easy to get the HPV vaccine from your local healthcare providers. You can also book online through Book My Vaccine.

👫HPV affects everyone. Cervical cancer is the most common cancer caused by HPV, but it’s not the only one. Around a third of HPV related cancers affect men.

🫶When everyone is vaccinated, it helps protect the whole community.

ℹ️ Find out more and book your vaccine today (link in the first comment).

01/03/2026

🌸🌿Marae Hauora Clinic 🌿🌸

Nau mai, haere mai ...

🏡Tapuaeharuru Marae
1702 State Highway 30, Hinehopu, Rotoiti
🗓 Wednesday 4 March
10am - 2pm

FREE hauora services – everyone welcome!
- Acute & chronic care
- GP enrolments
- Immunisations/Vaccinations
- Health screenings
- Social services
- Rongoā Māori / mirimiri & more

🌺✨Come on down, bring the whānau - we can't wait to see you all ✨🌺

23/02/2026

It’s still true.. stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do for your health. Check the link below.. or be in touch with us..

13/02/2026

Hauora Clinic at Paratehoata Marae

Join us on Monday 16 February for a free drop-in hauora clinic for whānau.

🕒 3pm – 6pm
📍 Paratehoata Marae

Nau mai, haere mai
Open to all whānau.
Enrolled or casual, you will be seen.

Come down, have a kōrero, and connect with our friendly team and providers