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Becoming smokefree is the ‘best thing out’

Becoming smokefree is the ‘best thing out’

Dean Leatherby (Taranaki Tuturu) doesn’t really remember a time that cigarettes weren’t a part of his life – until now He started smoking when he was just 12 years old and is proud to have reached non-smoker status 44 years later, thanks to support from...

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Living the life of Kai

Living the life of Kai

After travelling the world with his culinary skills, Alex Dickie followed his heart (and stomach) to Tui Ora and is...
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Connecting health services for better whānau wellbeing

Connecting health services for better whānau wellbeing

Better connections between GPs and other health services are expected to improve access to support whānau across Taranaki following a...
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Te Mana o Te Hā is coming to Taranaki

Te Mana o Te Hā is coming to Taranaki

A show (and smoke and vape) stopper of a showcase is soon to be in town and it’s a breath...
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Breastfeeding support makes all the difference to new māmā

Breastfeeding support makes all the difference to new māmā

Breastfeeding a new baby can be a challenging, emotional and difficult journey – but with the right support it can...
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Dr Drew follows her heart back to Tui Ora

Dr Drew follows her heart back to Tui Ora

What began as a community placement two years ago for Dr Drew Davey has turned into a full-blown love affair...
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“Just because a service is free doesn’t mean they care any less”

“Just because a service is free doesn’t mean they care any less”

Having someone in your corner when life gets overwhelming can make all the difference – and that was certainly the...
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Hauora ā-Whānau Whaitara provides a team approach to healthcare

Hauora ā-Whānau Whaitara provides a team approach to healthcare

Hauora ā-Whanau Whaitara, Tui Ora’s community medical centre in the centre of the town, has a wide-ranging team of medical...
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No Waka Manaaki needed for Tui Ora paramedics Jesse and Sarah

No Waka Manaaki needed for Tui Ora paramedics Jesse and Sarah

One question Jesse Walmsley and Sarah Sharp get asked a lot is ‘Where’s your ambulance?’! But the Extended Care Paramedics...
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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....
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