New Zealand has the third highest obesity rate in the world, and being part of these statistics is only getting worse. Children cannot be held responsible for their obesity but parents and whanau need to protect them from the obesogenic environment. Eighty percent of...
‘Breathe Better September’ highlights the issues surrounding asthma and respiratory disease and raises awareness of the symptoms and triggers of asthma. Members of the Te Hiku Hauora Mobile Nursing Team, along with over 180 of the wonderful students and...
“The service we provide has been a god send to our people” so says Leanne Walker, home support worker for Te Hiku Hauora home support services. Leanne has been a home support worker for 18 years and during that time she has obtained a wealth of experience in the...
“School sores” is the common name for Impetigo that causes blisters on exposed parts of body, such as hands, legs and face. Impetigo is a very contagious skin infection this means it easily spreads from one person to another most common in children, due to mixing and...
Te Hiku Hauora’s aim is to help all members of the community achieve optimal health and we are committed to making a difference within our whanau, hapu and Iwi. The Korikori A Kaumatua service provides a fun, free programme for elders 50 years and over. Kaimahi...
Muriwhenua Collective is comprised of far north community groups meeting weekly to develop solutions for whanau with high and complex needs. The Collective utilises a holistic approach through wraparound services. Our aim is to empower whanau with the skills,...
