E tū pokohiwi ki te pokohiwi - United as a iwi, we stand shoulder to shoulder - Our Health ...

29 September 2020

                                    E tū pokohiwi ki te pokohiwi.

                    United as a iwi, we stand shoulder to shoulder.

              Retrieved from www.protectourwhakapapa.co.nz/rangataki-blog/tiakina-to-ora-tawharautia-ki-te-aroha

 Kia atawhai | Be kind • Me toro ki ētahi atu | Check-in on others • Āwhinatia ētahi atu | Help other

Mātaitanga mate korona – Testing for COVID-19
Hawke’s Bay COVID testing figures for the week ending 27 September, 2020:

                           Māori                            Pasifika                         Other

                           Total tests   Percentage         Total tests   Percentage         Total tests   Percentage
                                         (of tests taken)                 (of tests taken)                 (of tests taken)

 Last 7 days
 (to 27 September 2020)
                               87             27%               25              8%              210             65%

 To date
 (from 15 March 2020)
                             6,611            27%             2,112             8%            16,195            64%

 Reference: Hawke’s Bay                        27%                              4%                               69%
                             45,500                            6680                           116,610
 population by ethnicity                 (of population)                  (of population)                  (of population)

Pānui update
While we are in Alert Level 1, this pānui will be sent fortnightly, instead of weekly.

Tikanga on Marae
There are no restrictions on gatherings at marae
at Alert Level 1 however, many have new
procedures and protocols in place to ensure the
health and wellbeing of their visitors.
At all marae, visitors must register with the COVID-19 app
when they arrive and of course wash their hands before
entering the whare kai.

To create a QR Code for your marae function, church or business please visit this website go to
qrform.tracing.covid19.govt.nz.

The QR code helps you keep your whānau safe by allowing an easy way to contact trace.

Marae visitors are also encouraged to skip harirū and hongi, instead greeting others with the ‘Kahungunu
wave’ (raising of the eyebrows) or bumping of the elbows.

Watch a video on tikanga at Waipatu Marae – or even better share it on Facebook!
         Click here to watch the video on the Hawke’s Bay DHB Facebook
It’s important to stay vigilant, even at Alert Level 1. Kia mataara tātou. If whanau and ‘āiga have cold or flu
symptoms, contact your family doctor, Māori health provider or freephone Healthline on 0800 358 5453 or
0800 611 116 to get tested for COVID-19.

Do not go to any gatherings at marae or church services if you
• have COVID-19 symptoms, or
• if you need to be in isolation for any reason.

Even though COVID-19 remains a focus, it’s important to look after your general
health and wellbeing, including being screened for disease.

Bowel Screening Programme
The bowel screening programme has resumed in Hawke's Bay
after being paused for COVID. From this week testing kits will
start to be sent out to people, inviting people to participate in
the screening programme.

It’s important people take-up the offer as the disease kills over
1,200 people in New Zealand every year. Screening for people
aged 60-74 years of age is free, as are any follow-up tests or
treatment.

Testing is done at home using a bowel screening test kit
received through the mail. The kit is quick, easy and simple to
do by yourself at home and is returned by post.

The DHB is very grateful to Tito, a bowel cancer survivor, who
has told his story of how the Hawke’s Bay screening
programme saved his life. You can watch his story here:
bit.ly/bowelscreeninghawkesbay

Breast Screening Programme
Mobile breast screening involves taking an x-ray (mammogram)
of your breasts which can help pick up very small breast cancers
early, well before a lump can be felt, meaning there is a very
good chance of successful treatment.

If you’re aged between 45 and 69, please take advantage of
getting your free mammogram by calling 0800 270 200 to book
an appointment while the mobile screening unit is in Flaxmere
at the Cook Island Centre until this Thursday, 1 October.

If you are unable to book an appointment this week, you can
still call 0800 270 200 and a suitable time and place for a
screening appointment can be arranged for you.

For more information about breast screening, and what to
expect, click here: www.breastcancerfoundation.org.nz/breast-
awareness/mammograms?gclid=Cj0KCQjwk8b7BRCaARIsAARRTL4GgdYzXyAdrq5oGhL4ZLEP3yzyQK1m6S_ug
Jr9wexVI9kQqShz1KkaAoZUEALw_wcB

Ngā rāhuitanga o te hohipera – Current restrictions at the hospital and
DHB health centres
Hawke’s Bay DHB has relaxed its visitor policy under Alert Level 1 with normal visiting
resuming at all facilities.

However, visitors are still encouraged to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing
by wearing a mask, ‘checking in’ using the COVID-19 app QR code at entrances, washing
their hands and following staff instructions on mask use.

If you are not well please stay at home and phone your GP or Heathline on
0800 358 5453 for advice.

If you have any questions about the visitor policy, you can check it out online at
www.ourhealthhb.nz or phone the DHB’s call centre on 06 878 8109.

Tiakina tō whānau – Look after your whānau
It is useful for you to develop a whānau plan to ensure you’re prepared and protected. The Covid-19 website
has important information related to Te Whare Tapawhā that will give you great insight and help you get
started. Head to covid19.govt.nz/health-and-wellbeing/te-whare-tapa-wha

Ngā wāhi matai – COVID testing options in Hawke’s Bay
To help protect all whānau, ‘āiga and communities in our rohe, we have access to four community testing
centres across the rohe. Whānau and ‘āiga who have been referred by their doctor or Healthline (0800 358
5453) can call the following numbers to immediately book a test:

•     Napier: 06 650 4000 (testing available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Sunday)
•     Hastings: 06 281 2644 (testing available 8am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday)
•     Wairoa: 06 838 8333 (testing available 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
•     Central Hawke’s Bay: Central Hawke’s Bay residents need to be referred by their doctor or Healthline.

Pae tukutuku tautoko – Useful Websites, social media links and contact details
Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā
Information and resources specifically for Māori about the COVID-19 pandemic: www.uruta.maori.nz

COVID-19 Government Website
Official website for everything you need to know about COVID-19: www.covid19.govt.nz

    Te Rōpū Whakakaupapa Urutā             COVID-19 Government

Information and resources specifically for Pasifika in Hawke’s Bay:
Kainga Pasifika supports safe and healthy relationships within Pacific
families and Pacific Communities:
 • www.facebook.com/Kainga-Pasifika-Services-845762695539818
 • www.dovehb.org.nz/kainga-pasifika-services
 • Tevita Fakaosi: 06-843-5307 tevitaf@dovehb.org.nz                          Dove Hawke’s Bay

National information and resources specifically for Pasifika:
Prepare Pacific has been created to help our Pacific communities stay-up-date with current health and
wellbeing information:
• www.facebook.com/preparepacific
• preparepacific.nz

Le Va “Our purpose is to support Pasifika families and communities to unleash their full potential and have
the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes”.
• www.facebook.com/LeVaPasifika
• www.leva.co.nz

Please let us know if there is additional or specific information you would like included in these pānui.
For information related to this pānui email Heneriata Paringatai, Māori Health team
Heneriata.Paringatai@hbdhb.govt.nz or Amataga Iuli, Pacific Health team Amataga.Iuli@hbdhb.govt.nz