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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
- Service updates
- General updates
- Upcoming kaupapa
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Team Updates
🏡 Community Housing Provider Symposium
During Whiringa-ā-nuku, our CEO, Tia Ashby, and Matua Fred represented our organisation at the Community Housing Provider Symposium, where providers gathered to work collaboratively towards meaningful outcomes for whānau.
The two-day symposium offered an inspiring space for kōrero on Māori housing policies, the sharing of experiences, and the exploration of solutions to ensure our communities’ voices are represented at all levels.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Minister Potaka for his strong support of Māori Community Housing Providers and his advocacy for whānau in rural and high-needs communities. We’d also like to acknowledge Te Matapihi – National Māori Housing Advocate – for hosting this valuable event, which was rich with insights, learning, and whakawhanaungatanga.
Ngā mihi nui to everyone involved. 🧡
💜 Haumanu Whakaohooho (CST) Program
Our Haumanu Whakaohooho (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy) program is a structured, evidence-based approach designed to help slow the progression of Mate Wareware (dementia).
Recently, participants of Te Rōpū Awhiniatia gathered weekly in Kamo for 15 weeks, engaging in meaningful sessions led by our dedicated facilitators, Joan Henare and Angeline Rewiri. The program provided a warm and supportive environment for participants to connect and engage in activities that benefit cognitive health.
📧 For more information, please reach out to our Mate Wareware Kaiarahi, Rina Schmid, at rina.schmid@thoon.org.nz
Service Updates
Financial Mentoring
One of our strategic objectives is supporting whānau towards better futures through financial literacy. This programme is a a 10-week sorted Kāinga Ora workshop on home ownership that helps increase financial literacy and build financial capabilities.
Contact us for more information!
Kāinga Team
23.5% of Ngāpuhi whānau owned or partly owned their home in 2023! Our kāinga team is committed to increasing that number, supporting whānau on their journey to a safe, warm environment and eventually home ownership along the housing continuum.
Plant and natural based products
Every Tuesday, Suzanne Hall will be at our clinic every week from 10:00 am onwards. As the creator of our plant and natural based products, she will be available to kōrero with whānau about the alternative products she makes and how they can support your health.
General Updates
🎀 Breast Cancer Awareness
In Whiringa-ā-nuku, our Cancer Care Team and Specialist Breast Nurses were actively out in the community, providing free breast health advice and support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
With nine wāhine diagnosed with breast cancer each day, our team is here to support whānau, friends, and the wider community. We encourage wāhine aged 45-69 to take advantage of the free mammogram available every two years through Breast Screen Aotearoa.
Find out more information here!
Upcoming Kaupapa
Whaikaha Events
Our Whaikaha team had their first "Ngā Ringa Kōrero" gathering at the Senior Citizens Hall, and it was a great start! They welcomed four Whaikaha, including two new registrations, with another four unable to attend due to other commitments.
Alana Best from Deaf Aotearoa joined to provide translation services, while Louella and Doreen opened with a karakia and mihi whakatau in sign language.
Don’t miss out on the next Ngā Ringa Kōrero:
🗓 When: Monday November 18th | 10 am - 1 pm
📍 Where: Kaikohe Senior Citizens Hall, 55 Tawanui Road, Kaikohe
Additionally, the team holds the Waewae Express, a morning hīkoi! They recently completed the Lindvart Park circuit in just 10 minutes—proof that everyone can give it a go!
Details for the Waewae Express:
🗓 Waewae Express Days: Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday
⏰ Time: 9:15 am - 9:45 am
📍 Location: Lindvart Park, Penny Crescent, Kaikohe
Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi - Out & About
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