Tuwharetoa Health Charitable Trust

27/03/2026

Do You Know What Support Is Available? Did you know our team can help with more than you might think?

Our services support whanau across the region:

* Navigating health services
* Disability support guidance
* Support for mama and pepi
* Rangatahi programmes
* Home-Based Support Services
* Kaumatau day programmes
* Whanua Ora
* Te Aka Matua
* Health Coach
* Pouarahi
* Pakeke ora Nurse
* Child Health and Immunisation support
* Community Wellbeing Service
* and more

If you’re not sure where to start, that’s okay.
Our kaimahi can help guide the way.

26/03/2026

Tawhirimatea wanted to join the picnic… just with rain! but our teddy bears didn’t want to get wet 🐻🌧️!

The Children’s Day Teddy Bear Picnic is postponed.

We’ve invited Tane Mahuta to bring the sunshine next time, so see you April 9th for all the fun!
🕚 11am – 4pm

Stay safe and dry, whanau

19/03/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Taupō Teddy Bear Picnic for Children’s Day 2026.

Our Hauora Van will be there supporting the Taupō Family Centre – Kidz 4 Life event, so come along with the whole whanau for an afternoon of fun.

Bring the tamariki, their favourite teddy, and enjoy games, entertainment, kai, spot prizes and more. It’s a great chance to connect with the community and celebrate our tamariki.

📍 Hickling Park
📅 Thursday 26 March
⏰ 3pm – 6pm

Come and say hello to our kaimahi at the Hauora Van.

19/03/2026

18/03/2026

How well did you sleep last night?

Today is World Sleep Day, a reminder of the importance of sleep for our health and well-being.

Sleep supports our mood, energy, and overall hauora, helping our tinana and hinengaro rest, repair, and reset. But many people don’t get the rest their bodies need.

Busy lives, stress, and everyday pressures can all affect how well we sleep.

Take a moment today to check in with yourself and your whānau.
Are you getting the rest your body needs?

Sometimes small changes, like winding down earlier, reducing screen time before bed, or creating a calming bedtime routine, can make a big difference.

Your body and mind will thank you for it.

17/03/2026

Kaore koe e haere mokemoke i tenei haerenga.
You don’t have to walk this journey alone.

Our Maori Disability Support Kaimahi walk alongside you and your whanau to help connect you with the support, information, and advocacy you need to live well.

We can help you navigate assessments, referrals, and support services while ensuring your rights to high-quality, culturally grounded disability care are respected.

He tautoko tenei mo te tangata me tona whanau, so you can make informed choices and access the support that works best for you.

Everyone deserves care that honours ko wai koe, to ahurea, me to mana.

17/03/2026

We’re at the Senior Expo today - March 18th

Come and find us at the Great Lake Centre in Taupō.

Our kaimahi are here to korero with you about the health and wellbeing services available for kaumatua, and how we can support you or your whanau to stay well and connected.

Whether you’re looking for a bit of guidance, support, or just a friendly chat we’re here.

All our services are free and available to everyone living in the rohe of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.

We’d love to see you.

17/03/2026

He kai, he korero, he hononga.

As you know, sharing kai is about more than food. It’s about connection, time together, and caring for one another.

Moments like these strengthen our whanau, our wellbeing, and our communities. Sitting down together gives us the chance to talk, laugh, and check in with each other.

At the heart of hauora is whanaungatanga, supporting and uplifting one another.

If you or someone in your whanau needs support with health and wellbeing, or with navigating services, our team is here to help.

Reach out and connect with us, we are here for you, and your whanau and all our services are Free.

And if you’re finding yourself spending a lot of time alone, remember that there are people and services in our community who care and want to support you.

16/03/2026

health system can feel overwhelming.

Through Te Aka Matua, our Kaitiaki walk alongside whanau, providing guidance, support, and advocacy through the health journey.

Ahakoa kei te kainga, kei te hohipera ranei, our team can help explain medical information, support conversations with health providers, and connect you with services that strengthen wellbeing.

He kaupapa Maori tenei, weaving together hauora, culture, and whanau, ensuring care respects who you are, your story, and your mana.

Supporting whanau across Ngāti Tūwharetoa, all our services are free and open to all.

12/03/2026

Join us at the Senior Expo to discover how we support kaumatua and whanau in our community.

Talk to our kaimahi to learn about the support and services available for you and your whanau.

Talk with our kaimahi about the health and wellbeing services available for kaumatua, and how we can help connect you to the right support when you need it.

Come find us at the Senior Expo. We’d love to see you there.

Tūwharetoa Health services, all our services are free and available to everyone living in the rohe of Ngāti Tūwharetoa.