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Whānau supporting whānau to become and stay smokefree

Whānau supporting whānau to become and stay smokefree

A Whaitara mother’s desire to support her son turned into the start of her own hauora journey to becoming smokefree. Sandy Ngarotata (Te Atiawa) thought she was visiting Tui Ora to accompany her son to an appointment that turned out to be for her! “My...

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A promising future built on grit and determination

A promising future built on grit and determination

If you are looking for inspiration to start the New Year, you’ve found it in 17-year-old Ella Jay Scott! The...
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Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua.

Mā mua ka kite a muri, mā muri ka ora a mua.

“Those in front give sight to those behind; those behind give life to those ahead.” Tui Ora kaimahi Lucinda Byrnes...
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Still living the sweet life with Diabetes

Still living the sweet life with Diabetes

Leah Naidu (Ngāruahine, Te Whānau a Apanui) is a wife, māmā, website and content creator at Te Korimako o Taranaki,...
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The pride of Puanga

The pride of Puanga

There’s a common reason why Tui Ora kaimahi are pushing themselves out of their comfort zone to get on stage...
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Answering the call of Taranaki Maunga

Answering the call of Taranaki Maunga

At the end of a two-week holiday in New Zealand with his wife Laura back in 2017, Dr Tony flew...
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Doing the mahi, with support from mahi, to learn te reo Māori

Doing the mahi, with support from mahi, to learn te reo Māori

Te reo Māori was an unspoken language in Tui Ora Dawn Campbell’s whare when she was growing up. She knew...
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Taking up the challenge to create change

Taking up the challenge to create change

A Māori clinical leadership programme is challenging four Tui Ora nurses to share important health information with whānau – by...
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Wāhine toa – Supporting each other to start a smokefree life

Wāhine toa – Supporting each other to start a smokefree life

Breaking a habit that’s been a part of your life since your teenage years is something that takes willpower, strength...
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Starting the week off on the right foot

Starting the week off on the right foot

Whānau are showing up for their hauora by joining Hīkoi and Kōrero, a walking group organised by Whaitara Health Improvement...
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