Hauraki Primary Health Organisation

28/05/2026

Every fortnight our Manukura jumps on with Rino and Nga Iwi FM - The Voice of Hauraki to highlight what’s happening in our spaces… tune in to hear more 🙌🏽

19/05/2026

One last appreciation post to wrap up our Te Awhi Rito content ✨

We couldn’t finish without giving a huge mihi to Hinemoa & James for your manaaki, mātauranga, and aroha throughout our Te Awhi Rito Wānanga.

Hinemoa, thank you for creating such a beautiful space for our whānau to learn, reconnect, and reflect. The mātauranga shared throughout the wānanga was deeply moving, and your ability to weave together whakapapa, taonga pūoro, tikanga, and the sacred journey of bringing life into the world was truly special to witness.

James, thank you also for the wisdom, mātauranga, and calm presence you brought throughout the day. Your knowledge and quiet strength were deeply grounding, and you are truly a strong pou to have alongside these kaupapa. Together, you both created a space filled with aroha, intention, and safety for all who attended.

Here are some whakaahua captured throughout the day of the beautiful taonga Hinemoa and James brought with them - from taonga pūoro, to ipu whenua, muka, and the many sacred pieces that helped bring the wānanga to life ✨

We are incredibly fortunate to experience wānanga like these under your guidance. Ngā mihi maioha ki a kōrua mō ngā taonga katoa i tohaina mai ki a mātou ❤️

If these insights shared over the last few days have sparked something within you, or if you are wanting to deepen your understanding of traditional pre- and post-birth practices, our next Hapū Wānanga in Thames on 12 June is an opportunity to come, learn, listen, and be part of these beautiful kōrero in person ✨

Registrations are now open here:
https://wkf.ms/4uaadMl

16/05/2026

A lot of people at our Te Awhi Rito Wānanga have never heard of Turuturu before.

Traditionally used during labour and birth, Turuturu supported wāhine to move freely, ground themselves, and work with their bodies throughout the birthing process ... a very different picture to how many of us have come to understand birth today.

What stood out most in this kōrero was realising how intentional our tūpuna were in the way they approached birth. Nothing was random. Every practice had purpose, every element supported the wellbeing of māmā and pēpi.

Relearning these practices isn’t about going backwards ... it’s about reconnecting with knowledge that still has value for our whānau today ✨

14/05/2026

‼️ Clarification: The instrument used in this video is a Pūtorino, which Hinemoa is using as a visual reference to demonstrate the shape and concept of Pūmotomoto, and should not be mistaken for the actual instrument itself!

One of the powerful kōrero shared during our Te Awhi Rito Wānanga was around Pūmotomoto ✨

Our tūpuna understood that pēpi begin receiving the world long before birth - through sound, touch, emotion, environment, and connection.

Traditionally, the Pūmotomoto flute was played to pēpi while still in the womb, during birth, and after birth. The oro of the taonga pūoro was used to help guide pēpi into the world, while also carrying whakapapa, intention, and mātauranga directly to them through their pūmotomoto - the soft spot of their head.

These are the kinds of teachings that remind us how deeply intentional our traditional birthing practices were, and how much care was placed around the spiritual and physical wellbeing of both pēpi and whānau ❤️

14/05/2026

There was something special about sitting together, hands weaving muka, stories flowing, and knowledge being shared across generations ✨

At our Te Awhi Rito Wānanga, the making of muka ties became more than just learning a skill ... it was a reminder of the care, intention, and sacredness woven through our traditional pre and post birth practices.

Each strand carries connection. To whakapapa. To pēpi. To those who came before us and the ways they nurtured and protected new life.

These are the kinds of moments that make wānanga so powerful ... spaces where mātauranga is not only taught, but felt ❤️

13/05/2026

What a beautiful weekend ❤️

Our recent Te Awhi Rito Wānanga brought together whānau to learn, reconnect, and share knowledge around pre and post birth rituals and practices grounded in mātauranga Māori.

There were so many powerful moments throughout the weekend ... meaningful kōrero, hands-on learning, deep reflection, aroha, and the strengthening of connections between our whānau and pēpi journeys ✨

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing some of the gold from within the wānanga so you can see the value of these spaces, hear some of the learnings, and hopefully encourage more whānau to come along and experience it for themselves.

For now, enjoy this little recap from the weekend 👀❤️

12/05/2026

Here’s to all the hardworking nēhi out there, doing the mahi for our whānau whānui. We appreciate you all and hope you felt the aroha today, in the big moments and in the quiet little glimmers in between.

Whakanuia!

06/05/2026

Asthma Awareness Month is a reminder that our lungs, our breathing, and our respiratory health should never be taken for granted 💙🫁

Many whānau across Aotearoa live with asthma and other respiratory conditions every day — and for some, ongoing breathing symptoms can also be linked to more serious illnesses like lung cancer.

Recently, the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ shared the story of a lung cancer survivor who said a screening programme “saved my life”, highlighting the urgent need for a nationwide lung cancer screening programme in Aotearoa. Early detection has the power to save lives. (scoop.co.nz)

During Asthma Awareness Month, we encourage our communities to:
• take persistent breathing symptoms seriously
• seek support early
• attend regular check-ups
• know their whānau history
• and advocate for equitable respiratory healthcare for all

Respiratory health matters at every stage of life. Mā te mōhio, mā te kōrero, mā te tautoko tātou e tiaki ai i te hā o te tangata 🤍

Read more here: Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ article - https://www.asthmafoundation.org.nz/news-events/it-saved-my-life-survivor-urges-nationwide-lung-cancer-screening-programme

A 58-year-old ex-smoker from Auckland had no symptoms and no warning signs when she was diagnosed with New Zealand’s deadliest cancer.

But thanks to a targeted lung cancer screening research programme's early detection, she became cancer-free within just 14 weeks of her GP's referral.

Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in New Zealand — more than breast, prostate and melanoma cancer deaths combined — largely because it is often diagnosed too late.

We’re calling on the government to implement the proposed programme within two years, and for this to be included in the 2027 Budget.

Read the full story at the link in the comments below.