Whanganui Regional Health Network

Whanganui Regional Health Network Primary Health Organisation / Charitable Trust We can be innovative, agile, and proactive in our work across the rohe/district.

At Whanganui Regional Health Network (WRHN), we are passionate and committed to working as a team to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. Our greatest strength is the diversity of our team and the broad range of skills, knowledge, and life experience we bring to our work. We like a challenge, and we are always looking for ways to work alongside whānau and stakeholders to improve access to high-quality healthcare

29/03/2026
Supporting dignity, together 💙We’re incredibly grateful to Rapid Relief Team AU (RRT) for their generous donation of wo...
29/03/2026

Supporting dignity, together 💙

We’re incredibly grateful to Rapid Relief Team AU (RRT) for their generous donation of women’s hygiene packs, which we will help distribute across our Whanganui community.

Rapid Relief Team AU RRT is known for providing practical support to people in times of need — whether that’s through emergency relief, community assistance, or helping remove everyday barriers that impact wellbeing. Their mission to serve people with care, dignity and compassion strongly aligns with our own values at Whanganui Regional Health Network.

Access to basic hygiene products is essential, and this contribution will make a real difference for many wāhine in our rohe.

Thank you, RRT, for your generosity and for standing alongside communities like ours. 🌿

Wrapping up our first Brain Health series 🧠💙We’ve just completed Session 3 — the final session in our first Brain Health...
26/03/2026

Wrapping up our first Brain Health series 🧠💙

We’ve just completed Session 3 — the final session in our first Brain Health series — with a focus on being prepared, planning ahead, and protecting your future.

This session explored the importance of Advance Care Planning and Enduring Power of Attorney, with fantastic contributions from Tracey Cossey (Social Work Manager at Whanganui Hospital) and Rebecca Casey (Nurse Practitioner) from Whanganui Regional Health Network. It was a great example of collaboration in action between services, all working towards better outcomes for our community.

The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with attendees describing the sessions as “informative, empowering, and very worthwhile”, and many feeling more confident to take the next steps for themselves and their whānau.

We’re excited to be starting the next series on April 1st — if you’re interested in building your understanding of brain health in a supportive, small-group setting, keep an eye out for more details. 🌿

An inspiring and heartfelt kōrero 💙We had the privilege of attending a talk by Sir John Kirwan, where he shared his pers...
25/03/2026

An inspiring and heartfelt kōrero 💙

We had the privilege of attending a talk by Sir John Kirwan, where he shared his personal journey with depression and anxiety — from recognition, to acceptance, to taking action and rediscovering his love of life.

It was a powerful reminder that mental health challenges can affect anyone, and that there is support available. Many of our staff attended and came away feeling both informed and encouraged.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you don’t have to wait for things to reach crisis point. Support is available through Health Improvement Practitioners, who offer free, practical help through General Practices and at Whanganui Accident & Medical.

Understanding what you’re experiencing is an important first step — and with the right support, it is possible to rebuild and reconnect with the person you know you can be.

You’re not alone. 💙

Starting (and ending) the week together 💙This photo captures some of our team coming together for karakia on a Monday mo...
24/03/2026

Starting (and ending) the week together 💙

This photo captures some of our team coming together for karakia on a Monday morning — something we also do on Fridays to bookend the week. It’s a special time to pause, connect, and set our intentions as a team at Whanganui Regional Health Network.

There’s always great singing, plenty of shared whakaaro, and a real sense that everyone belongs and has something to contribute.

Gumz also brings his own flavour to these moments — leading thoughtful (and often humorous) kōrero around health and wellbeing in our Whanganui community.

A simple practice, but a powerful way to strengthen connection and team unity. 🌿

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Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) provide essential primary health care services to those people who are enrolled with the PHO. PHOs bring together doctors, nurses and other health professionals in the community to support the health needs of their enrolled populations. When your doctor decided to join a PHO you would have signed a consent form and become an ‘enrolled PHO patient’. PHOs can now do more things to keep people healthy, by improving access to health services and connecting with people in the community who are missing out or have poor health.

The Whanganui Regional Health Network (WRHN) has approximately 40 employees who are responsible for a variety of clinical and administration activities and contracts. There are 11 General Practices under WRHN, serving a population of approximately 60,000 across the Whanganui district. The benefits of belonging to WRHN are cheaper fees when you see your GP and access to a range of free health services (requiring referral by your GP or Practice Nurse), e.g. pregnancy and parenting service, counselling service, immunisation service, social workers, community health workers, diabetes support, pharmacist facilitators, chronic care nurses.