Otara Health Charitable Trust

18/12/2025

May this special time of year bring you peace, happiness, and time with loved ones. Wishing you a very merry holiday season and a prosperous new year!

16/12/2025

FYI🙌🏽

One new measles case confirmed today - bringing Aotearoa’s total to 31 (28 no longer infectious).

Two new Auckland locations of interest identified:

🔵 10 Madden St, Wynyard Quarter (10 Dec, 2:30–4:30 pm)
🔵 Giraffe Restaurant, Customs Street West (10 Dec, 11 am–1 pm)

Check the full list online: http://spr.ly/6186CySfG

If you were in these places, monitor symptoms, isolate if unwell, and call Healthline (0800 611 116) or your GP before visiting.

Make sure your MMR vaccinations are up-to-date, especially before travel.

16/12/2025

Read our Delivering for Pacific Communities Strategy 🌺

Today we have published the Delivering for Pacific Communities Strategy, marking an important step in setting clear priorities for improving outcomes for Pacific peoples across Aotearoa.

This three-year strategy delivers on Government priorities for Pacific communities and provides a clear roadmap for action. It was shaped through public consultation and confirms that the areas we have been focusing on – economic growth, health, housing, education and law and order – are the same priorities our communities value most.

Read the strategy now: https://www.mpp.govt.nz/publications-resources/delivering-for-pacific-communities-strategy/

08/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Party – Free Community BBQ! 🎉

We’re firing up the grill and giving back to our amazing community! Join us on Sunday, 21 December at 12.30pm at Ōtara Town Centre for a FREE Christmas BBQ, proudly partnered with the Otara Business Association.

Bring your friends, whānau, and festive spirit — no bookings needed, just come along and enjoy great food and great vibes!

For more details, contact Rana Judge – 027 274 6401.
Proudly supported by the Otara Business Association.

08/12/2025

05/12/2025

Five new measles cases have been confirmed today – one in Dunedin, three in Auckland and one in Waikato. The number of known measles cases nationally since 8 October is now 27.

📍 Check the Locations of Interest page and follow public health advice: http://spr.ly/61897v6H1
🛑 Measles spreads *very easily*. If you're feeling unwell, stay home and call Healthline on 0800 611 116.
💙 Immunisation is your best protection. Two doses of the MMR vaccine protect 99% of people.
🔵 Booking options for getting a vaccine can be found on this page: info.health.nz/immunisations/booking-a-vaccine

✅ No appointment? No problem! Many clinics and some pharmacies offer walk-in vaccinations.

🔍 Symptoms to watch for: high fever / cough, runny nose, sore red eyes / rash starting on the face, spreading down the body.

📞 Suspect measles? If you plan to visit a doctor's clinic, or urgent care, please make sure you call ahead before visiting. This enables the clinic to prepare and take the right precautions to protect others from catching measles.

More info: http://spr.ly/61887v6HE

01/12/2025

Open to all our Otara-Papatoetoe Community seniors!

01/12/2025

Bring the whanau along for a free Christmas dinner!

🎄 FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER! 🎄

LIFE Community Kitchens will be hosting a special free Christmas Dinner on Monday 8th December at Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre.

Gather the whānau and join us for activities, laughter, and a few festive surprises! ✨

Everyone is welcome. Come share some kai and Christmas cheer! 🎁🥰

24/11/2025

24/11/2025

Happy Solomon Islands Language Week🇸🇧

What's on during Solomon Islands Pidgin Language Week? From film screenings to BBQs, there are events across the motu to help you learn about and celebrate the Solomon Aelan Pijin language 🌺 🇸🇧
Check all the event listings and find language resources at https://bit.ly/4i7RgER

24/11/2025