Wednesday 8th November 2023 |Wenerei, 8 Noema 2023

In recent weeks, we have been bustling with community and provider involvement!

A surge of enthusiastic community members and service providers collaborated with us to reimagine key areas, particularly focusing on mental health, and living with long term conditions (diabetes) in our recent workshops. Find out more below! 

But wait, just a bit further down. There are not one, but TWO FREE upcoming events focused on health & wellbeing that you can join. These events are not to be missed! Check out the details and secure your spot by registering. 

As one of our latest and greatest workshops, the Reimagining Mental Health workshop ended up bringing together over 20 participants over 2-days, with an additional dedicated session for our rangatahi held at 502 Rangatahi Ora! 

The project team from Te Wāhi Tiaki Tātou were able to hold space in a respectable and safe manner for community members and service providers, from diverse backgrounds in Porirua, to share their personal and professional experiences with mental health and local mental health services.

Te Wāhi Tiaki Tātou are overwhelmed by the amount of courage and meaningful kōrero that was shared and represented in this workshop and would like to thank all that participated from a community and provider perspective. 

Stay connected via our website, or our social media channels (see at the bottom of the e-pānui!)

Yes indeed! We had ANOTHER Reimagining workshop, with this round specifically on living with long term conditions - Diabetes. 

Another amazing turnout with around 20 community members coming together over 2 days to discuss and reimagine what an effective diabetes service could look like in Porirua. 

This Reimagining workshop highlighted the community's strong desire for important changes to better Porirua families living with diabetes. 

It also allowed service providers to engage with the community's voices and offer relevant recommendations. 

With this being our last Reimagining workshop for 2023, we would like to thank all participants across the diverse workshop sessions. Your valuable input on the various health and well-being topics has steered the path of Te Wāhi Tiaki Tātou, and we're excited to reveal what's coming next! 

The Porirua Hauora Network brings together hauora (health AND wellbeing) providers, spanning healthcare, education, housing, and social services!

Once connected through the Porirua Hauora Network, providers are able to work together to create a supportive and caring environment for Porirua whānau to thrive.

If you are interested in joining the Porirua Hauora Network or want to have your organisation logo promoted on our website, click the button below and complete our simple EOI!

It’s that time – Our yearly FREE Pinikilicious & Mens WOF Event!!

• Date: Saturday 11th November 2023

• Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm

• Venue: Small Gym, Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua.

The event has been running for 11 years and is one of the largest ‘free’ Pacific events for Women and Men in Porirua which initially focused on health and wellbeing!

Pampering stations, health and service provider information stalls, cultural performances from local artists & community groups, and local businesses.

Although it is free - bring some cash to support our local talent who will have products for sale! 

Green Prescription is a FREE service aiming to improve the health and well-being of individuals!

Your feedback is important to us. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please email us at healthreform@ngatitoa.iwi.nz