Te Manu Toroa

27/03/2026

👉🏿 Let’s kōrero about this pōhēhē and how vaccinating your tamariki helps protect them and your hapori.

✖️ Pōhēhē (Myth):
My tamariki doesn’t need vaccinations if everyone else is already vaccinated.

✔️ Pono (Truth):
Kao. Herd immunity helps reduce the spread of disease, but it only works when a very high percentage of tamariki are vaccinated. Even then, it isn’t perfect. Some tamariki and whānau can’t be vaccinated for medical reasons and rely on others being immunised to stay safe.

💡 Vaccines teach the tinana of your tamariki to fight disease safely—without getting sick. They protect your tamariki and strengthen the whole hapori.

26/03/2026

IMPORTANT PĀNUI: Due to the weather conditions, today’s Big Latch On has been postponed. Your safety comes first.

Arohamai for any inconvenience — please keep an eye out here for further updates.

26/03/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,
The Big Latch On is still happening āpōpō!
With the weather warning in place, please stay safe and avoid taking any risks. ❤

🤱 Big Latch On 2026 – Pāpāmoa 🤱

📅 Friday 27th March
⏰ From 10AM
📍 Food court - Papamoa Plaza

Join us for an empowering morning with spot prizes for māmā and whānau, fun activities, and the chance to meet other parents and caregivers. Whether you’re breastfeeding, expressing, mixed feeding, or supporting a whānau member, this event is for you 💛

Bring your pēpi, bring your whānau, and celebrate together!

25/03/2026

💜 Te Hūkiki – Understanding Epilepsy 💜

👉🏿 Let’s kōrero about Mate Hūkiki — swipe through the slides to learn more about what epilepsy is, the symptoms, and how it affects people.

25/03/2026

🌧️ Heavy Rain Warning – Please Take Care Whānau 🌧️

Kia ora e te whānau,
A Heavy Rain Warning – Orange is in place for the Bay of Plenty (west of Whakatane) over the next few days, with possible flooding, slips, and tricky road conditions across our rohe.

Please take care out there — avoid unnecessary travel, and keep an eye on weather updates. If you’re unable to make your appointment, please let us know as soon as you can.

Take care, e te whānau ❤️

Hi everyone, MetService New Zealand have upgraded the rain watch to a Orange Heavy Rain Warning for the Bay of Plenty - West of Whakatāne.

Here’s what you need to know ⬇️

We can expect 200 to 250mm of rain, with peaks rates of 15 to 20 mm/h, but 25 to 30 mm/h from early Friday morning.
MetService have indicated there is a high chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

Please take care if you are out and about. Dangerous river conditions, flooding, and slips likely. Dangerous driving conditions and road closures could be expected.

Take care out there!

23/03/2026

Ngā mihi nui whānau for this beautiful kōrero. 🥰

This is Tūāpapa, our model of care, in action — whānau at the centre, listened to without judgement, and supported to lead their own hauora journeys. ❤️

If you’d like to find out more about our services, visit our website or give us a call:
☎️ 0800 114 900
💻 www.temanutoroa.org.nz

22/03/2026

You’re looking after your tamariki, checking in on kaumātua, and supporting your sister who’s hapū. But rewharewha (flu) spreads fast—one cough, one sneeze, and even healthy whānau can get very sick. 🤧

A flu shot is a simple way to help stop the spread and protect the ones you love. 🙏

👉 Keep your whānau safe this season.

Walk in or book from 1st April.
📞 0800 114 900 | ✉️ clinic@temanutoroa.org.nz

Have any pātai? Have a kōrero with your tākuta or nēhi.

21/03/2026

When the first niho of your pēpi appear, it’s time to...start early and build habits for strong niho and a healthy, happy smile!

✨ First teeth – When the first front teeth appear, gently wipe them with a soft cloth, like a cotton pad or small chux square.
✨ Introduce a taitai niho (toothbrush) – Start with a soft, small toothbrush so your pēpi gets used to brushing.
✨ For ages 0–2, use just a tiny speck of toothpaste on a soft taitai niho.

Do you need more tohutohu or support with the niho of your pēpi? 🤔

We’re offering FREE Kaupapa Māori Dental Services for pēpi, tamariki, and rangatahi up to 18 years who aren’t currently enrolled with a dentist.

Have a kōrero with our dental team:
📞 0800 114 900
📧 dtreception@temanutoroa.org.nz

20/03/2026

We’re excited to once again be part of the Ūkaipō WBOP Breastfeeding Coalition’s Big Latch On at Pāpāmoa Plaza! 🤱💛

📅 Friday, 27 March I from 10.00am
📍 Food Court, Pāpāmoa Plaza

A welcoming space for all feeding journeys — breastfeeding, expressing, mixed feeding, or supporting someone who is. Join us for fun activities, spot prizes, light kai, and a chance to connect with other parents and whānau, and local support services. 😍

No registration required — everyone is welcome!

For any pātai:
📱 027 554 1125 | 📧 mama@poutiri.org

Bring your pēpi, bring your whānau — we can’t wait to celebrate together! 🥰

19/03/2026

Today on World Oral Health Day, we're celebrating healthy smiles. 😁

We’ve put together some simple tohutohu to help keep your niho strong, and healthy.

➡️ Swipe through the slides to discover easy ways to care for your niho and maintain a healthy smile.

Te Tiaki i ngā Niho – strong teeth, strong hauora.

18/03/2026

On 17 March, we celebrated World Social Work Day!

Ngā mihi nui to our incredible social work kaimahi, and all kaimahi working in this field, for your dedication, aroha, and amazing mahi supporting our whānau and communities. 🙏❤️‍🔥

We are truly grateful for all that you do!

17/03/2026

Following the ABC of safe sleep can help keep your pēpi safe and reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome):
A — Alone: Pēpi sleeps safest in their own bed for the first 6 months
B — Back: Always place your pēpi on their back to sleep
C — Cot: Firm, flat mattress – keep the cot free of toys, pillows, and loose blankets

💛 Need more tautoko? Our Pēpi Ora nurses can help whānau with breastfeeding, nutrition, sleep, and parenting support.

Kōrero Mai:
📱 0800 114 900
✉️ pepi@temanutoroa.org.nz