Tēnā koutou katoa,
Nau mai ki tā mātou pānui ā-marama, where we 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:
- General Updates
- Team updates
- Service updates
- Upcoming kaupapa
We would love to receive your feedback on the future of local hauora services. Do you have any suggestions on how Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi can work alongside other services to better provide for the community? 💭
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We look forward to staying connected with you.
Team Updates
National Māori Housing Conference 2025 🏠
Kua mutu ngā tīkiti! Tickets officially SOLD OUT!
The upcoming National Māori Housing Conference has reached full capacity. It has been amazing to see everyone support and tautoko this incredible kaupapa.
For those who weren’t able to grab a ticket this time, be sure to follow Te Matipihi on all socials - they’ll be sharing highlights and key takeaways after the event and we’ll be doing the same!
Welcoming Tom Harris to THOON 👏🏽
We’re delighted to welcome Tom Harris as our new Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) Co-ordinator at Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi.
Tom works alongside whānau, our THOON team, NISS, and external agencies to strengthen resilience against the effects of organised crime and to support hauora across our communities.
A husband and father of three boys, Tom enjoys hunting, fishing and all things mechanical—from cars to boats and motorcycles. After moving back to Hokianga with his whānau, he sought an opportunity to serve and support his iwi and hapū, and we’re thrilled he has joined us.
Nau mai, haere mai Tom!
Job Opportunity 🩺
We’re Hiring: Registered Nurse – Kaikohe!
We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Kaikohe-based team. Our services are whānau-centred and guided by kaupapa Māori, supporting whānau, hapū and hapori across Northland.
In this role, you will:
- Use evidence-based practice with a wellness focus to assess, plan, implement and evaluate holistic care plans, partnering with clients and the health care team to address health inequalities.
- Provide clinical peer review and support to the wider team.
- Manage ordering of clinical stores for mobile outreach services.
If you’re ready to make a difference in our communities, please send your CV and cover letter to recruitment@thoon.org.nz by 14 October 2025.
Service Updates
Kapa Kōrero:
Our rōpū meets every Friday morning at the Kaikohe Bowling Club, bringing together new and familiar faces for relaxed activities and great kōrero.
This month, we had a beautiful session learning how to make kumarahou rākau wai with our wonderful work colleague, Georgina Tuhiwai.
From darts, to pool, to cards & plenty of laughs, we are so grateful for all our whānau who come along and to everyone involved in our sessions.
This free weekly community gathering is open to all, nau mai, haere mai!
Congratulations to Our Newly
Qualified Child Restraint Technicians 🙌🏽
During September, three of our kaimahi completed an intensive week-long training to become qualified Child Restraint Technicians, and we’re proud to share that they all passed with flying colours!
He mihi nui to:
✨ Cherie and Keisha from our Kahu Taurima team, and
✨ Ngamarama from our clinic team, who will soon be joining our Road Safety service.
This milestone means greater support and knowledge to keep our pēpi and tamariki safe, and contributes to shaping safer roads for Te Tai Tokerau.
A heartfelt thank you to Janelle and the Far North REAP team, and to Tanya, Rachael, and Rhanae from AT, for your incredible guidance and uplifting energy throughout the week. We deeply appreciate the time, aroha and support you gave while being away from your own whānau, pēpi and communities.
Ka rawe koutou!
Upcoming Kaupapa
We're looking forward to a great month ahead! We have a few workshops and events coming up, so come and see the team! Here's a breakdown of what to expect in September, and be sure to check out our Facebook Page for more details.
August Event dates:
Kapa Kōrero | Every Friday | 10 AM – 12:30 PM | Kaikohe Bowling Club.
Pēpi Immunisation Drop-in Clinic | 3 Oct (Every fortnight) | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | 11 Mangakahia Road, Kaikohe.
Heartlands Outreach | Friday 3 Oct | 10AM - 2PM | Te Hurihi Marae |
34 Otaenga Road, Awarua.
Toi Awhimā | 8 Oct | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 36 Heke Street, Kaikohe.
Pakotai Outreach Clinic | 10 Oct (Every fortnight) | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Te Tarai o Rāhiri Marae.
Heartlands Outreach | Friday 10 Oct | 10AM - 2PM | Whitiora Marae |
128 Te Tii Road.
Heartlands Outreach | Friday 31 Oct | 10AM - 2PM | Otiria Marae |
1 Marae Road, Otiria, Moerewa.
If you would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team:
📞 Phone: 0800 484 006
📧 Email: referrals@thoon.org.nz
📍 Address: 113 Broadway, Kaikohe
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