Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi

Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi Kia tū tika ai te whare tapu o Ngāpuhi We are the Iwi hauora provider based in Kaikohe

Ngā mihi ki ngā rangatahi o Te Taitokerau who travelled to Rotorua and played their hearts out.Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi’s Re...
18/06/2026

Ngā mihi ki ngā rangatahi o Te Taitokerau who travelled to Rotorua and played their hearts out.

Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi’s Resilience to Organised Crime in the Community team was proud to support the Te Taitokerau teams at the 2026 Aotearoa NZ Māori Rugby League Rangatahi Tama Tournament, The Hokianga Storm represented with mana, with the 17s taking home the championship and the 16s making it all the way to the Grand Final.

Ko ēnei rangatahi, ko tō tātou āpōpō. These young people are our future.

Recognising outstanding performance on the field is one part of the work. The bigger kaupapa is showing rangatahi that their community sees them, backs them, and believes in where they are headed.

If you were in Rotorua cheering them on, or you know one of these tamariki. Tag them below and let them know they made their whānau proud.

Every pēpi deserves the warmest possible start.Family Start is a free kaupapa Māori home visiting programme and it begin...
17/06/2026

Every pēpi deserves the warmest possible start.

Family Start is a free kaupapa Māori home visiting programme and it begins with one kōrero. Kaimahi come to you, guided by tikanga, to support your pēpi's growth, hauora, learning and safety. No judgment. No pressure. Just manaaki, carried to your door.

Whether you're a first-time māmā, a koro stepping up or a whānau figuring things out together Family Start walks alongside you.

Have you or someone you know welcomed a new pēpi recently?

For more information call us on 0800 484 006 or email [email protected].

16/06/2026

Mana grows when we kōrero. Real strength is knowing you don't have to face everything alone.

For generations, many men have been told to stay quiet, tough it out and deal with things on their own.

At THOON, we're challenging some of those old messages and encouraging healthier conversations around wellbeing.

Strength doesn't mean carrying everything by yourself. It can mean checking in with a mate, reaching out for support, or starting a kōrero when things feel heavy.

To all our tāne: your wellbeing matters, your voice matters and there is strength in seeking support.

Take a moment to reflect on which message resonates with you most and share it with someone who might need to hear it too.

Kia mataara, kia tiaki tātou i a tātou anō. Let’s stay alert and look after one another.Winter illness is spreading thro...
15/06/2026

Kia mataara, kia tiaki tātou i a tātou anō. Let’s stay alert and look after one another.

Winter illness is spreading through our communities, so it’s a good time to take extra care of yourself and your whānau

If you’re feeling unwell, stay home, rest and contact your GP if you need advice or treatment.

Keep an eye out for symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, body aches and fatigue. Getting help early can make a difference.

A few simple habits can also help reduce spread:
• Regular handwashing or sanitiser use
• Covering coughs and sneezes
• Avoiding shared food and drinks
• Wearing a mask when appropriate

You may also want to consider getting your flu vaccination as one of the ways to help protect yourself and those around you this winter.

Looking after each other this winter matters. Staying up to date with immunisations is one of several ways to support your whānau’s wellbeing.

For support or more information, connect with us at Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi:
📍 113 Broadway, Kaikohe
📞 0800 484 006

Reach out to THOON today to book your immunisation or speak with our team. We’re here to support your hauora this winter.

Walking is one of the simplest ways to support long-term health and wellbeing. Even a brisk 10-minute walk can make a me...
13/06/2026

Walking is one of the simplest ways to support long-term health and wellbeing. Even a brisk 10-minute walk can make a meaningful difference to your body and mind.

Regular walking can help reduce the risk of serious health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. It also supports stronger muscles and bones, better balance, improved circulation, healthier weight management, and reduced stress.

Try building walking into your daily routine, whether it’s alone for reflection, or with friends and whānau for connection and motivation. Setting a time to meet and exploring different routes can also help keep it enjoyable and consistent.

Lace up your shoes today. Start with a 10-minute walk and take the first step toward better wellbeing. Tag your whānau or friends who you’d like to join you on your next walk.

Need a health check? Regular movement like walking is a great step toward better health. But a simple health check can help you understand your current wellbeing and keep you on track.

Contact THOON (ADDRESS: 113 Broadway, Kaikohe | PHONE: 0800 484 006 )

12/06/2026

Mate Wareware: Understanding what matters most

As we wrap up this week's kōrero on mate wareware, we turn to research that highlights five key foundations for understanding and supporting whānau living with mate wareware.

Research led by Professor Makarena Dudley and colleagues across seven regions of Aotearoa found that Te Oranga Wairua (spiritual wellbeing) sits at the centre of how mate wareware is understood within whānau.

Surrounding this are five interconnected areas: understanding modifiable risk factors, strengthening protective factors, expressing aroha and manaakitanga, supporting whānau caregiving, and ensuring access to services that walk alongside whānau.

Together, these foundations remind us that care is not only about responding to symptoms. It is about nurturing connection, culture, dignity, and wellbeing.

Swipe to explore what kaumātua and whānau shared about what matters most.

If you would like support, information, or a kōrero about mate wareware, contact THOON: 📞 0800 484 006

Building on our kōrero this week about mate wareware we explore the importance of language in shaping how we understand ...
10/06/2026

Building on our kōrero this week about mate wareware we explore the importance of language in shaping how we understand and provide care.

“Ko te reo Māori he tāonga, he rongoā.”

Where healthcare systems often speak in symptoms and diagnoses, kaumātua speak of healing.

This quote reflects lived experiences of mate wareware.

Those with mate wareware being supported to use Te Reo can help whānau affected to participate more fully in cultural activities and events. Te Reo can be experienced as rongoā for the hinengaro.

Te Reo can anchor identity and strengthen whānau wellbeing.

The message is simple, Te Reo can be powerful medicine for the mind

We would love to hear your whakaaro, share your thoughts in the comments below.



(Based on research by Professor Makarena Dudley et al. (2019), Mate wareware: Understanding ‘dementia’ from a Māori perspective.)

Motuhaketanga, stitched by hand | Huru Kiwi · Wāhanga Tuarua The paraikete that started a bit rough six weeks ago are no...
09/06/2026

Motuhaketanga, stitched by hand | Huru Kiwi · Wāhanga Tuarua

The paraikete that started a bit rough six weeks ago are now, according to the rōpū, "out the door" good. Huru Kiwi was never just about the blankets.

Across Wāhanga Tuarua at Parawhenua marae, whānau learned their motuhaketanga through "He Whakaputanga te matua, Te Tiriti te tamaiti", the framing carried by Ngāpuhi leader Hone Sadler. Each stitch and screen print held a piece of that story.

Kaimanaaki Ruby Gail Dalton led alongside ringatoi Medina Koni and Kara Tuatara. There was plenty of healthy kai supporting the mind and body. The final day became a haerenga to Te Haumi via Waimate North, where kaikōrero Waitai Tau traced whakapapa from Pouerua te maunga to Pēwhairangi te moana, and kuia Elizabeth Henry and Matire Alan shared what that whenua means to them.

This is what hauora looks like when it grows out of identity rather than instruction.

Wāhanga Tuatoru returns 10 July 2026. Registration has closed, though the kaupapa keeps going. Tautoko this rōpū: share this post so more whānau see what marae-based wellbeing can be, or tag someone whose mahi deserves to be recognised.

Ko Kiwi waewae ki te whenua, Kiwi tupua ki te rangi.

08/06/2026

Mate wareware: Restoring language, restoring meaning.

This week, we're exploring the importance of language in shaping how we understand and support those living with mate wareware.

Research led by Professor Makarena Dudley and colleagues, in the report Mate wareware: Understanding ‘dementia’ from a Māori perspective, found that Māori whānau consistently prefer the term mate wareware over "dementia."

This preference carries significance. Mate = unwell. Wareware = forgetful. Mate wareware is more than a translation of dementia; it is a way of understanding forgetfulness, grounded in whānau, wairua, and connection.

"Ko te reo Māori he tāonga, he rongoā."
Te reo Māori is a treasure, a medicine.

When we use language that reflects our values and worldview, care becomes more than a clinical response. It becomes relational, cultural, and meaningful.

Does the term mate wareware live within your whānau? Share your whakaaro below.

This World Environment Day, THOON reminds whānau that caring for the environment is caring for each other.When whānau ca...
05/06/2026

This World Environment Day, THOON reminds whānau that caring for the environment is caring for each other.

When whānau care for the environment, we care for the future of our mokopuna too.

Take action today. What’s one change your whānau can make this week?

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