Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation

25/09/2025

And the quiz continues…

Today’s question: which of these actually helps reduce the risk of cervical cancer?. Watch to see if you got it right.

Regular cervical screening and HPV vaccination are the best ways to protect against cervical cancer. If you’re 25–69 years old and have a cervix, you need regular screening.

👉 Not sure if you’re due or overdue? Contact the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP):
📞 Call 0800 729 729
📧 Email info@ncspregister.health.nz

If you live in the Bay of Plenty and need support to get your cervical screening done, visit https://wboppho.org.nz/bringing-cervical-screening-into-trusted-spaces/

23/09/2025

Ever heard of HPV? 🤔

It’s at the centre of our next Cervical Screening Awareness Month quiz. Press play to test your knowledge!

If you’re 25–69, have a cervix and have ever been sexually active, you need regular cervical screening. It’s one of the best ways to protect against cervical cancer.

👉 Not sure if you’re due or overdue? Contact the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP):
📞 Call 0800 729 729
📧 Email info@ncspregister.health.nz

If you live in the Bay of Plenty and need support to your cervical done, visit https://wboppho.org.nz/bringing-cervical-screening-into-trusted-spaces/

22/09/2025

Senior doctors are striking today and tomorrow (23 and 24 September). See Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora recommendations:

Senior doctors are striking today and tomorrow (23 and 24 September). Find the right care for you and your whānau and keep emergency departments for emergencies only:

✅ Online GP Care (24/7) - Book same-day appointments with NZ-qualified doctors if you’re not enrolled or can’t wait. Book via info.health.nz/onlineGP.
💊 Pharmacy - Great for coughs, colds, minor infections, emergency contraception, immunisations and more.
🏠 Self-care advice - Visit info.health.nz for trusted tips on managing symptoms at home.
📞 Healthline - Free 24/7 advice from qualified nurses and paramedics: 0800 611 116.
👩‍⚕️ Your usual GP or nurse - Many offer same-day appointments for urgent issues.
🌙 After-hours or urgent care clinic - For non-life-threatening issues like cuts, sprains or minor injuries.
📞 Ka Ora - Rural Telecare. After-hours help from a doctor or nurse: 0800 252 672.
🚨 Emergency? Call 111 - For chest pain, breathing problems, choking, unconsciousness, severe bleeding, severe allergy/anaphylaxis, severe burns, or severe pain.

Find the right healthcare: info.health.nz/services-support/find-the-right-healthcare-for-you-and-your-whanau
Strike info: tewhatuora.govt.nz/for-health-professionals/employment-relations/industrial-action

21/09/2025

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month — and we’re testing your knowledge!

Regular cervical screening every 5 years is the best way to prevent cervical cancer. Some people need to be screened every 3 years, so it’s a good idea to ask your nurse or doctor what’s right for you.

If you’re 25–69 years old and have a cervix, you need regular screening.

👉 Not sure if you’re due or overdue? Contact the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP):
📞 Call 0800 729 729
📧 Email info@ncspregister.health.nz

If you live in the Bay of Plenty and need support, visit this page: https://wboppho.org.nz/bringing-cervical-screening-into-trusted-spaces/

21/09/2025

September is Cervical Screening Awareness Month — and we’re testing your knowledge!

Regular cervical screening every 5 years is the best way to prevent cervical cancer. Some people need to be screened every 3 years, so it’s a good idea to ask your nurse or doctor what’s right for you.

If you’re 25–69 years old and have a cervix, you need regular screening.

👉 Not sure if you’re due or overdue? Contact the National Cervical Screening Programme (NCSP):
📞 Call 0800 729 729
📧 Email info@ncspregister.health.nz

If you live the Bay of Plenty, and need support to get your cervical screening done, visit https://wboppho.org.nz/bringing-cervical-screening-into-trusted-spaces/

18/09/2025

📢 Te Rerenga | September 2025 edition

Our quarterly newsletter is out now! 💚

Inside you’ll find stories about making care easier to reach across the rohe — with kaimahi, general practice, iwi partners and community services all working together.

Some highlights include:
🌿 The relaunch of BeingWell
🌿 Free cervical screening clinics
🌿 Our position on the Pae Ora Amendment Bill
🌿 New Let’s Talk Screening training

…and more.

👉 Read the full September 2025 edition here: https://wboppho.org.nz/te-rerenga-september-2025/

18/09/2025

Did you know there’s a kaupapa Māori Pathlab right here in Tauranga? 🌿

Located at Huria Trust, 1 Te Kaponga Street, Brookfield (near Judea and Ōtūmoetai).

Open 9.30am – 2.00pm, and walk-ins welcome!

Blood tests, cervical screening self-tests, STI checks and more.

𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗯 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 – 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵ā𝗻𝗮𝘂

Our Pathlab is available from 9:30am – 2:00pm right here at Huria Trust, and the best part is walk-ins are welcome – no appointment needed!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲:

✔️ 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 – bring your lab form from your doctor or healthcare provider, or we can look it up on our system and our team will take care of the rest.
✔️ 𝗨𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 – drop off your sample or collect a container from us if needed.
✔️ 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 – easy and private.
✔️ 𝗦𝗧𝗜 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 – comprehensive and confidential.
✔️ 𝗛𝗲𝗽 𝗖, 𝗛𝗜𝗩, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 – results quickly, with support available on-site.

By having Pathlab available locally, we’re making it easier for whānau to stay on top of their health. Regular tests are an important way to:

✨ Monitor long-term conditions like diabetes or cholesterol
✨ Detect infections early
✨ Support treatment plans from your GP
✨ Give peace of mind for you and your whānau

(Due to our GP Clinic on Thursdays, spaces are limited)

𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!

𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: hauora@huriatrust.co.nz
𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲: (07) 578 7838 ext. 711
𝗢𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: huriatrust9903.setmore.com

18/09/2025

🌿 Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week 🌿

This week is a chance to celebrate te reo Māori and the knowledge it carries. One powerful example is Te Whare Tapa Whā, a model developed by Sir Mason Durie that helps us think about health and wellbeing as a wharenui (meeting house) with four walls:

✨ Taha wairua – spiritual wellbeing
✨ Taha hinengaro – mental and emotional wellbeing
✨ Taha tinana – physical wellbeing
✨ Taha whānau – family and social wellbeing

The foundation is our connection to the whenua (land). When all these areas are nurtured, our hauora is in balance.

Want to explore more? Check out this page on Healthify: https://healthify.nz/hauora-wellbeing/t/te-whare-tapa-wha-and-wellbeing

✨ Ake Ake Ake – Kia Kaha te Reo Māori ✨

18/09/2025

🌿 Te Wiki o te Reo Māori reminds us how powerful language can be in building connection.

We loved reading this kōrero from Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora about paediatrician Aimee Kettoola and her reo journey, showing how even a few words can make a difference for tamariki and whānau.

He mihi nui to everyone taking steps, big or small, to grow te reo in our communities. 💚

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“Language is a connection of the heart.”
Paediatrician Aimee Kettoola has taken a sabbatical to deepen her te reo Māori journey - and she’s loving every moment of it.

“I’ve always wanted to be better at it. It’s so essential in our community,” she says. “When I hear fluent speakers, it sounds so beautiful. I wish I could speak like that.”

Aimee has been studying through Wānanga o Aotearoa since February, balancing her mahi with over 20 hours of online learning and weekly face-to-face classes.

In the Lakes district of Health NZ, the paediatric team also joins in weekly reo sessions led by Dr Danny De Lore - with games, competitions, and practical phrases they can use with tamariki and whānau.

“It’s fun and inclusive,” says Aimee. “Even a few words can build instant connection.”

🌿 Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is a great time to start your own journey.

There are free beginner courses available locally - and every step forward counts.

16/09/2025

💚 BeingWell Yoga & Mindfulness 🌿

If you’re seeing a Health Coach or Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) through BeingWell, here’s something special for you. Next month, during Mental Health Awareness Week, our team will be running two gentle yoga and mindfulness sessions to help you pause, breathe and restore balance.

Guided by Charlotte Hind, BeingWell HIP and qualified yoga teacher, these sessions will introduce simple breathing strategies, mindful movement and relaxation techniques that support everyday wellbeing.

📅 Monday 6 October | 3.30pm–4.30pm
📅 Thursday 9 October | 10am–11am
📍 Nook Yoga + Pilates, Mount Maunganui
💰 Gold coin donation to support mat hire/room
✅ Booking required: Talk to your Health Coach or HIP now to save your spot

Open to anyone 16+ at any fitness level. Spaces are limited. Each person can book one date only.

👉 Want to learn more about BeingWell services and how to get connected with a health coach or HIP? We offer FREE, everyday mental health and wellbeing support. Learn more here https://wboppho.org.nz/free-mental-health-services/

15/09/2025

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week is here!

This year marks 50 years since the very first Māori Language Day and it’s grown into a week nationwide celebration.

We’d love to hear from you:
👉 What’s one kupu (word), phrase or action you’ll commit to learning or using this week?

Drop your commitment in the comments. 💬✨

15/09/2025

Due for cervical screening? Drop in for a kōrero. We can help. ✨

It’s Cervical Screening Awareness Month, and we’re making it easier to get it done.

🌙 Evening clinics at TWOA Tauranga
16 & 22 September – 5pm to 7.30pm
📍 Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, 180 17th Avenue, Tauranga South

Quick, private and supportive. Come along for a chat, screening or HPV vaccinations. Open to wāhine and whānau with a cervix who meet the eligibility criteria (see below). Students and the wider community are welcome.

💡 Can’t make it?
Remember, free cervical screening clinics run every week in the Western and Eastern Bay across different locations. See here https://bit.ly/3K3OVxB

*Mā wai? Who is it for?
Wāhine and whānau with a cervix who are:
• Māori or Pacific aged 25–69
• Aged 25–69 with a Community Services Card
• Aged 30+ and never screened or overdue by 5+ years
• Due for follow-up or not on routine screening

🎁 Prize draw!
Answer the question ‘Are you up to date with your cervical screening?’ at bit.ly/CxTWOA or at TWOA reception for your chance to win prizes worth $100.