“Kia tū tika ai te whare tapu o Ngāpuhi”
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Tēnā koutou katoa,
This will be a monthly pānui to share with you what we do to serve Ngāpuhi whānau and the wider community within the boundaries of Te Whare Tapu o Ngāpuhi and beyond.
You will find the following in this pānui:
- Team updates
- General updates
- Service updates
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A Special Message from Our CEO and Chair
🎄🎁 Meri Kirihimete 🎄🎁
As we come to the end of 2024, we reflect on a year of growth, resilience and community connection. From all of us at THOON, thank you for your continued support and trust in our services.
May your festive season be filled with joy, aroha, and meaningful connections. Together, let us step into 2025 with hope, determination, and a shared commitment to thrive.
Mā te aroha me te manaakitanga, ka puāwai tātou.
While our office will be closed from, Friday, 20 December 2024 and reopen on Monday, 13 January 2025, we are still operating some reduced services to support whānau with urgent needs:
Contact Details:
📞 0800 484 006
📧 referrals@thoon.org.nz
💡 Additional Support Services Available in Te Tai Tokerau Over Christmas:
If you or someone you know needs additional support during the holiday season, the following services will be available:
👉🏽 1737 – Need to Talk? Free, 24/7 support. Call or text 1737.
👉🏽 Mid North Women's Aid & Refuge Society: Call (09) 401 1030 for 24/7 support for women, tamariki and rangatahi.
👉🏽 Northland DHB Mental Health Crisis Team: Call 0800 223 371 for urgent mental health support.
👉🏽 Healthline: 0800 611 116
👉🏽 Bay of Islands Hospital: For after-hours medical care, contact the Bay of Islands at +649 404 0280.
👉🏽 Broadway Medical Centre: For after-hours emergency Saturday clinic, contact +649 401 1556 to make an appointment.
👉🏽 Hokianga Health Hospital: For 24/7 support. Call 09 405 7709.
Let’s come together to share kindness and uplift our whānau and communities this Christmas. Look after yourselves and one another, and we look forward to reconnecting in 2025.
Ngā mihi nui,
The Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi Team
Team Updates
🗣 THOON at the Social Investment Hui
In November, our CEO, Tia Ashby, had the privilege of attending the Social Investment Hui, an event hosted by Minister Nicola Willis. This event showcased the government’s commitment to innovative, data-driven solutions aimed at supporting Aotearoa’s most vulnerable communities.
A key takeaway? Minister Willis highlighted the transformative power of early intervention and the critical role of collaboration between the Crown & Non-Government Organisations (NGOs), local communities, and iwi in delivering lasting, meaningful outcomes for whānau.
At Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi, we are inspired by this shared vision. Together, we can drive impactful, community-led change. ❤️
🏡 2024 Community Housing Aotearoa Conference (CHA2024)
Our team were honoured to attend the 2024 Community Housing Aotearoa Conference, a dynamic gathering of change makers committed to ensuring that everyone in Aotearoa has a place to call home.
Over two impactful days, leaders and members from government, iwi, community housing, Māori housing, philanthropy, and the construction sector came together to exchange ideas, share knowledge, and ignite innovation.
We were inspired by the range of voices represented—from builders to researchers, planners to front-line staff. The conference fostered meaningful discussions and collaboration, all with the goal of driving positive change in housing across the country.
🏡 Kiwibank Local Hero Medallist
Acknowledging the tireless efforts of our community champions including our very own CEO, Tia Ashby who was recognised for her contributions to hauora and wellbeing in serving our Iwi!
Ngā mihi hoki ki a Hilda Halkyard - Harawira, Vanessa Kite, Dr Ingrid Visser who are part of a cohort of 100 leaders selected nationwide and are in the running to be crowned the 2025 Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year.
General Updates
🎄 Kaikohe Christmas in the Park & Parade
A heartfelt mihi to everyone who joined us for our Christmas in the Park & Parade! It was wonderful to come together as a community to celebrate a fantastic year.
A special thank you to the incredible organising team - Ara Tahere, Donna Hulmes, Aroha Tahere, and Michelle Absolum—for your outstanding support with traffic management. We also want to acknowledge everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make this event such a success.
Ngā mihi nui to all who contributed and attended—you made this celebration truly memorable!
❤️🖤 Āpiti Hono Tātai Hono Roadshow
At the start of November, our team joined the final stop of the Āpiti Hono Tātai Hono Roadshow in Kirikiriroa – Hamilton. It was a privilege to connect with Ngāpuhi whānau and others in the community, sharing the vital health, housing, and social services we provide to support the resilience and well-being of Ngāpuhi and our communities across Te Tai Tokerau.
From Kahu Taurima (First 2000 Days Maternity) to Whaikaha (Disability Support), Cancer Care, and Mate Wareware (Dementia Support), our services address the critical health and social needs of our whānau.
Our giveaways and natural plant-based cream samples were a hit, and we were thrilled by the interest in our monthly e-Pānui, where we share updates on services, events, and resources for whānau.
Ngā mihi to everyone who visited us - it was a beautiful opportunity to strengthen connections and share our kaupapa! ✊🏽
⛱ Heading away these holidays?
Planning to head away with your whānau these holidays? Make sure you’re prepared! Save or screenshot essential healthcare contact numbers so you have them on hand if needed.
Stay connected with us on social media - we’ll be sharing important safety tips to help keep you and your whānau safe and well this summer.
Service Updates
Holiday Hours:
While our office will be closed from Friday, 20 December 2024 and reopen on Monday, 13 January 2025, we are still operating some reduced services to support whānau with urgent needs:
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