Mahitahi Hauora

19/11/2025

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟏𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐢 𝐎𝐫𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝!

Since launching in 2015, the Kai Ora Fund has grown stronger every year. Now in its tenth year, we’re proud to have supported 47 new projects in 2025, distributing over $180,000 to selected recipients in Te Tai Tokerau.

From the Cape to Kaiwaka, these projects are sprinkled through the region - many in rural areas, where accessing nourishing, local, and affordable kai can be a real challenge.

Here’s to a decade of supporting our community-led food initiatives! 🌱

Thank you to our partners - Whangarei District Council, Mahitahi Hauora, Kaipara District Council, Far North District Council, Healthy Families Far North, Ministry of Social Development NZ, Department of Internal Affairs, Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities, Foundation North, Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

03/11/2025

Movember is more than just a moustache... it's about changing the face of men’s health.

For the month of November, it helps to raise awareness for men’s health - especially men's mental health, su***de, prostate & testicular cancer.

Visit https://nz.movember.com/ to learn more.

03/11/2025

We are recruiting! Join our team, working with the newly established consortium, delivering the Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme.

Nurse Practitioner Lead
https://www.seek.co.nz/nptss-jobs?source=FE_REVERSAL&jobId=88260028&type=standard

03/11/2025

We are recruiting! Join our team, working with the newly established consortium, delivering the Nurse Practitioner Training Support Scheme.

Regional Programme Coordinator
https://www.seek.co.nz/nptss-jobs?source=FE_REVERSAL&jobId=88259931&type=standard

03/11/2025

It’s Measles Immunisation Week! 🛡️

Measles is highly contagious - but the good thing is it’s also preventable. This week is all about making sure our communities are protected.

✅ The MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) is free for anyone under 18 and for those eligible for free healthcare. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 99% of people with protection against measles.

📍 Drop-in clinics are running in many places across the country - no appointment needed.

📍 Many pharmacists and GP clinics offer MMR immunisation.

👶 Not sure if your child is immunised? Now’s the time to check.

📲 Visit info.health.nz/immunisations/immunisation-clinics for local drop-in clinics near you. Note that not every part of NZ has drop-in clinics running, but lots of pharmacies are providing MMR.

📲 Visit healthpoint.co.nz for MMR providers around the country, including pharmacies.

📲 Book a vaccine online at: info.health.nz/bookavaccine

22/10/2025

20/10/2025

Every whānau navigates their own path when it comes to tamariki immunisations.

Manukaroa shares her journey, and the different paths taken with her pēpi.

16/10/2025

October is 🩷

From this week, women in New Zealand, aged 70 and 74, will now be able to access free mammograms.

For more information, or to enrol, visit www.TimeToBreastScreen.nz or free phone 0800 270 200.

14/10/2025

Te Tai Tokerau residents aged 58 and 59 can now take part in free bowel screening.

See below for more info, call 0800 924 432 or email: info@bowelscreening.health.nz

People in Northland, Auckland and the South Island can now take part in free bowel screening from the age of 58 (previously 60). People turning 58 or 59, or who are already 58 or 59 in those areas don’t need to do anything. They will be mailed their bowel screening kit around their next birthday.

The lower starting age will be introduced in the rest of Aotearoa New Zealand from March next year.

Bowel screening is free, quick and easy, and can help find cancer early, when it can often be successfully treated.

For more info visit: http://spr.ly/6188AS5qy

You can also call 0800 924 432 or email: info@bowelscreening.health.nz

07/10/2025

Pop-up immunisation clinics are taking place all over Te Tai Tokerau this week, to make it easier for you and your whānau to check if you’re protected against measles, and to get immunised if you need it.

No booking or enrolment is needed – just walk in. Trusted health professionals will be there to kōrero, answer questions and support you to make the best decision for you and your whānau.

Find a clinic near you: info.health.nz/community-immunisation-clinics-northland

Read more: https://www.tewhatuora.govt.nz/corporate-information/news-and-updates/protect-your-whanau-get-immunised-against-measles-this-week-in-te-tai-tokerau

06/10/2025

With measles identified in Northland Te Tai Tokerau and Queenstown this week, we are urging people to check their immunisation status and to get immunised. https://info.health.nz/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr-vaccine -out-if-you-need-a-measles-vaccine-2091

Check your health records, call the Vaccine Helpline 0800 28 29 26, or contact your usual doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or Hauora Māori provider to kōrero and check if you need to be immunised.

The MMR vaccine is free in New Zealand for anyone under 18 years old, and for people who are eligible for free healthcare.

Most pharmacies are open at weekends making it easier for you to pop-in at a time that works for you.

🔎 To find a pharmacy offering measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunisations in Te Tai Tokerau visit: https://info.health.nz/locations/northland/community-clinics/community-immunisation-clinics-northland -places-you-can-get-immunised-17181

📅 To book an appointment online, visit: https://info.health.nz/immunisations/booking-a-vaccine

06/10/2025

It's Mental Health Awareness Week, and this year's theme is 'Top Up Together'. Below are five ways to wellbeing - one selected for each day this week.

Check out Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand for daily ideas on how to top up your wellbeing.