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Matariki 2018 Kōrero o te wā TE KOROWAI HAUORA o HAURAKI
Kōrero o te wā CONTENTS
Contents Te Reo Māori ia rā ia rā
ia rā ia rā ia rā - everyday
Hoe
Kaimahi 4-7 TOHU - Instructions
E tū - Stand
Rangatahi 8,9 E noho - Sit down
Matariki 10, 11 Haere atu ki waho - Go outside
Haere mai ki koni - Come over here
Kaumātua 12-14 Hoatu ki ... - Give to
Hoki atu ki tō tūru - Go back to your seat
Whare Aroha 15 Hoki mai ki roto - Come back inside
Healthy Kai 16, 17 Horoia ō ringaringa - Wash your hands
Huakina te kuaha - Open the door
Hauora 18-21 Huri atu - Turn away
Poukura 22-23 Ināianei tonu - Right now
Katia te kūaha - Shut the door
Ratonga 24 Kaua e kōrero - Be quiet! Don’t talk
Kaua e wareware - Don’t forget!
From the EDITOR - Jo Belworthy
There’s a lot of reading to feast your their word to spread throughout our Kaimahi were up bright and early one
eyes on in this winter issue of Kōrero communities. See photos and story on morning in July to celebrate Matariki
o te wā and that’s because there’s so pages 8 and 9. and were honoured to have Dr
much going on in this ever-growing Korohere Ngapo share his knowledge
And there’s more inspiration from
not-for-profit organisation. on Matariki and learn how Māori
our very own ‘Doc Martin’ - Dr
I walked away from the third Martin Mikaere - who was last month tradition reflects the Greek tradition of
Rangatahi (Youth) Summit in Ngātea awarded the Royal New Zealand nine stars in the constellation: seven
this month inspired - inspired College of General Practitioners Peter children and their parents - pages 10
by the focus and creativity of the Anyon Memorial, in memory of Dr and 11.
rangatahi who came up with the idea Peter Anyon. For fun photos from the Kaumātua
of the summit and then put it into Mini Olympics in Whangamata - go to
Doc Martin, who is dyslexic, is living
action ..... and also inspired by the pages 12-14.
proof that if you want something badly
theme of the summit, offering fellow
enough, you will move maunga to get Whare Aroha celebrates two years just
rangatahi ways they can help their
it. His story is on pages 6 and 7. like that - read Romi’s report on page
environment. Now all we need is for
15; and there’s some warming soup
and bouncy beans in Healthy Kai on
Whānau Health Centres pages 16 and 17.
Open: Monday-Friday
8.30-5pm One of the hardest habits to break is
Mō tātou o Hauraki smoking, so it’s great to share some
Affordable medical & wellness services for
everyone in our community
success stories from our Stop Smoking
September is CERVICAL SCREENING Under 18s Once and For All programme - pages
18 and 19.
AWARENESS Month FREE September is Cervical Screening
Without screening Awareness Month and an opportune
A woman’s
1 in 90 women will
develop cervical cancer,
best protection FREE - Under-25s reminder to all women aged 20 to 70
against developing
sexual health checks who have ever been sexually active to
with 1 out of 200 cervical cancer is have smear tests every three years -
dying from it having regular
Thames: 07 868 0033 page 20.
With screening cervical
Te Aroha: 07 884 9208
smear tests And you can read more about what’s
1 in 570 women will Paeroa: 07 862 9284
develop cervical cancer, Coromandel: 07 866 8084 been going on from our Poukura
Phone now to make an
with 1 out of 1280 dying (managers) in their respective
appointment with one
from it of our nurses for your Acute Clinic (Thames only): departments - pages 22 and 23.
FREE cervical screening Mon-Fri 9.30-11.30am
Phew! - happy reading.
*FREE screening for enrolled clients only
www.korowai.co.nz
Arohanui - Jo
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Kōrero o te wā POUKURA
From the MANUKURA HAUORA - Riana Manuel
Ngā mihi o te tau hou whānau, These are some of the pou that we require to improve on
if we are truly to improve the health and wellbeing of our
Ko Matariki te whetu e piatata ana ki te poho o people.
Ranginui hei tohu i te tau hou Māori.
We continue to provide our GP services in Te Aroha,
Mauri ora Paeroa, Thames and Coromandel; we have our Home
Assist support services operating throughout Hauraki; our
We are now fully engaged in winter and with winter Whānau Ora team is working hard both in the
comes all of the issues that face our people community with our nurses and with our
during this season. There is the weather, the navigation services; our public health
conditions of our taiao, roads, coasts, and team has been working on the
then there is the cold. Youth Summit and, of course, our
kaumātua have just completed
It is a time of year when we need to the Olympics.
ensure we take care of ourselves and
our whānau and when we can reflect on We are so lucky to have such
the summer that has been and prepare fantastic support from our
for the spring that is just around the community and I would like
corner. to thank you all for how you
contribute to our kaupapa.
For us here at Te Korowai Hauora o It is with the support of
Hauraki we are constantly preparing our community that we are
for and engaging in change. We able to engage and provide
continue to work on all aspects of our services that make sense to
organisation to make the way that we us as a whānau.
work as cohesive as possible and most
importantly so that you, the whānau, We will also be kicking off
are able to access the services you need events throughout the year that
and that they are of the highest standard of will celebrate our 25th huritau
quality. (birthday). It is amazing to think
that, from our very humble beginnings,
We are currently working with the Waikato District we continue to challenge the systems
Health Board to support their strategic planning and also around us and bring services to our people in
to ensure the voices of Hauraki are heard and actioned. their community.
This is the time to engage, whānau, and to give feedback
on their plans as this will be what determines the shape of So on that note, I would like to thank all of our kaimahi
our future services. who work tirelessly to provide the services to our whānau,
all of you who support our services and wish you all the
We are also working to try and improve those best for the coming year.
fundamental requirements of all whānau - housing,
education, training, health and, of course, employment. Mauri ora e te whare.
Arie Tiniwhetu Dargaville Rehua, gave
Read all about our own ‘Doc Martin’s a heartfelt kōrero on the pollution of our Pare Ehrhorn celebrates her Stop
inspiring journey to become a GP on waterways at the Rangatahi Summit, Smoking challenege success. Share
pages 6 and 7. pages 8 and 9. her story on pages 18 and 19. 3
Kōrero o te wā KAIMAHI
First Aid training with Sandra from St John
Although I couldn’t do some of the assessments, it
was an awesome day.
Our facilitator Sandra brought it down to a level
of understanding that we as individuals may come
across in our day-to-day mahi.
She made particular note of our rural situations
and using the red RAPID numbers on letter boxes
would be able to give the right directions to any
emergency service needed at the time.
Don’t keeping driving up the road for cell phone
service - go to the nearest house.
There is NO feminine way of putting paddles on
a female - lift it up, slap it on - take too long and
they DIE!
The list is endless but more importantly a big
thank you to our trainer Sandra. - Hariata Adams
Anniversaries
Ma tini ma mano ka rapa te whai
1 year: Jessica Hine, Carly By many, by thousands, the
Bidois, Hine Smith, Helen
Crosthwaite, Ayden Aspeslet, Jan work will be accomplished
Maree Mason, Rachel Christini,
Chris Peers, Fiona Wright,
4 years: Kataraina Wright, Thomas Clough, Lyn Rose, Rachel
Siobhan Wehipeihana, Shona
Bettina Hunter, Frank Thorne, Dromgool
Jackson, Saskia Lee, Catherine
Christine Taylor, Del Stone, Jodi
Stephen, Forrest Pommerenke 8 years: Carolyn Jane Tearne, Jane
Waller, Liz Taukiri
Etches, Karyn Jones, Tui Young, Merle
2 years: Cherie Taylor, Romi
5 years: Vanessa Roach, Merena Christey
Curl, Phil Heagny, Judith
Russell, Emma Redaelli, Trish
Chuter, Christine Robson, Linda 9 years: Dianne Nilsson, Jane Davies,
Knight
Hodgetts, Leonie Aekens, Roda Jeannette Powell, Lois Ellen Wood,
McGregor-Hartley, Jen Tumai 6 years: Linda Wikaira, Sue Shevaun MacDonald, Gabby Black,
McDonnell, Gayle Plasmeyer, Ruth Wells
3 years: Jonnie Hudson, Caleb
Margaret Mabey, Lesley
Stone, Kristina Cox, Helen 10 years: Dawn Garrett, Tania
Madgwick
Andersson, Riana Manuel, Pettifer
Marta Wacowska, Janene 7 years: Marcia Morehau,
11 years: Suzanne Scholes, Patricia
Martin, Leanne Siddins, Caroline Anne Hyde, Fay Edwards, Linda
Donaldson, Robyn Campbell
Mardell, Lesley Hunter, Margaret Thwaites, Nicola Greulich,
Mold, Matthias John Sharon Ngapo, Georgina Wikaira,
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki Freephone: 0508 te korowai 0508 835 676
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Kōrero o te wā KAIMAHI
Paeroa Clinic
Congratulations to
Bridget Pakinga,
Kataraina Wright
and Kathleen Makiri,
who graduated with
their Whānau Ora
diplomas. Tumeke!
Taking some rare time out from their busy day at the
Paeroa clinic are Hariata, Stephanie, Josie, Dr Martin
Mikaere and Marcia.
Marae noho harnesses potential of future leaders
Earlier in the season, Turaukawa and I hosted a marae
noho for some of our Hauraki Plains College students.
The noho focused on utilising cultural practices to enhance
wellbeing and strengthening connections to whānau,
wairuatanga and rangatiratanga.
Over the two days, the boys experienced the pōwhiri
process; learnt about marae tikanga; te reo Māori; created
their own holistic hauora plan; and were able to showcase
their new skills in hosting their own mihi whakatau for
their whānau who joined us for kai hākari.
This was also supported by a fantastic kōrero from a local
rangatahi leader from Paeroa College – Darion Williams -
who spoke to the boys about leadership and wellbeing from
a rangatahi perspective.
Turaukawa and I were blown away by the potential of these
future Hauraki leaders, and felt privileged to witness the
transformation in these young tāne, as well as the power of
rangatahi supporting rangatahi.
A special thank you to our very own matua Duni Murray,
John and Michelle Jones, alongside some of our local
whānau and kaumātua – who gave up their own time to
support this kaupapa.
Ka pū te ruha, ka hao te rangatahi
As an old net withers another is remade
When an elder is no longer fit to lead, a healthier leader
will stand in their place.
- Aimee Bartlett
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Kōrero o te wā KAIMAHI
‘Doc Martin’ humbled by award
At the age of 15, Martin further study etc but that he could,
Mikaere was reading at the however, secure a job for
level of a 10-year-old. Because me at the local Toyota
factory.”
he struggled with reading, he
openly avoided it and played up And so, armed
with the
in class to avoid the work. knowledge
That could have been his future – but that even his
today, Martin Mikaere, affectionately Guidance
dubbed Doc Martin by his clients Counsellor
and co-workers - is a much-loved held little
GP at Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki expectation
Paeroa’s Whānau Health Centre, and for him
proof that no matter what obstacles a and his
person may face, if they are passionate “miserable
enough, they can still follow their marks”,
dreams to reach their goals. including an
E in Biology as
“Dream big and if it fails, get back up
his only Bursary
and go again,” he says.
subject, Dr
Dr Mikaere was last month awarded Mikaere ventured
the Royal New Zealand College of into the adult world
brother,
General Practitioners Peter Anyon knowing that life was not
Sam, who
Memorial, in memory of Dr Peter going to be easy for him.
also had dyslexia,
Anyon, for his contribution to the
were disruptive and ended up He decided to go into nursing because
vocational education of general
attending three different high schools. his mum was a nurse and he thought
practitioners.
it would be a good job to travel with.
“Let’s just say that by the end of our
Dr Mikaere’s struggle with reading
schooling no one really expected “I liked people and thought it might
was eventually diagnosed as
much from either one of us. We be a good match for me.”
dyslexia. Lucky to have the support
were outspoken and disruptive in the
of his parents, he was referred to a He started nursing straight out of
classroom – classic class clowns -- and
private tutor, but he says his real high school – and failed dismally –
we both struggled with our dyslexia.”
breakthrough came when he was admitting that he was there to play
introduced to fantasy writing with a He failed School Certificate maths two rugby and party.
book called “The Pawn of Prophecy” years in a row scoring 28% the first-
“I failed all but one paper in the first
by David Eddings. time round and then 26% the next
semester and I got halfway through
year.
“My mum sorted it for me by getting the second semester and thought, ‘this
me this book and encouraging me to “Somehow with a whole year is not for me’. That again was like my
read it,” he says. of extra study, I somehow reading. I was struggling with it. So I
guess I walked away.“
“I stayed with the book and finished managed to do worse””
all 300 pages over the next two to But, he says, this left him with a
three months. High school was pure confusion for nagging sensation of failure.
him. He could not settle his mind
The young Martin was captivated and and for the most part he was content “I had never openly failed so bad
couldn’t wait to find out what was chasing girls and playing rugby. before. I was embarrassed and
going to happen next so his mother wanted to just hide from the world.
brought him the next instalment. “And to be honest neither of these
things I did particularly well.” “But I could not let it go. It really
“And from there I went on to read bothered me that I had that scratch
everything he wrote. This got my He distinctly remembers an against my name.”
reading speed up but did not help my appointment with his Guidance
Counsellor in the last year of high So, after working in jobs he hated, he
spelling. To date I’m still a horrible
school. worked up the courage to give nursing
speller and my use of punctuation is
another go.
terrible. I rely on my wife for these “He looked at my file, rolled back in
things these days.” his chair while thoughtfully stroking “They were very wary of me at first,
his massive moustache and told me but I got into foundation studies for
Dr Mikaere’s struggles didn’t end
point blank that he didn’t think there nursing, finished that and then went
there though. While he loved his
was much out there for me in terms of on to finish the nursing degree.”
books, he says he and his twin
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Kōrero o te wā KAIMAHI
From there, practice. She
Dr Mikaere told me that I
flourished. had leadership
He worked in qualities that
Emergency could be utilised
Departments in in the college
New Zealand, and amongst my
Australia and people.
America before “Having someone
returning to NZ. like her say that
But his foray into really does make
working as a GP you want to go
came about when that little bit
he took some rare further and push
time off from his a bit harder.”
then 80-100 hour In closing his
working weeks in acceptance
“Dream big and if it fails,
his orthopaedic speech, Dr
role at Whangarei Mikaere called on a
Hospital. whakatauki that he
He took his two
tamariki to the
get back up and go again” lives by:
“Whāia te iti
beach and had so could always put his back against kahurangi ki te
much fun with them; he went back the knowing that like “Moehau maunga” tūohu koe me he maunga teitei
next day for more. they would not sway, buckle or take a
back step. “Seek the treasure you value most
That night he told his wife Anna that dearly: if you bow your head, let it be
he was going to become a GP. Without his wife Anna, who provided to a lofty mountain”
the real impetus in his decision to
“There’s no way I was going to live my “I have found in my life that people
change from an orthopaedics pathway
life like this anymore,” he says. (rightly or wrongly) will give you their
to general practice, he says he is like a
“I had been working hard – and ship without a rudder. opinion on what they think you should
absolutely loving my job – but barely do.
“I would spin on water”.
seeing my family.” “But my finding here is that it is the
Dr Mikaere also paid tribute to his best approximation that they have
He says it wasn’t easy to leave the
brother Sam, who together as tamariki of themselves and as such is limited.
job and the people he had grown to
were known as the Dukes of Hazard They won’t advise anything that they
love. But he knew in his heart that
because of their adventurous “devil- themselves could not do as it’s outside
GP training would be a much better
may-care” attitude to life. either their knowledge box or their
option for his wife and kids.
“Now I say ‘our’ attitude to life estimation of your abilities.”
“And extremely fulfilling for me.”
because we are, and have always been, His advice to young people is that
Now in the third year of a General one and the same. if they want to be builder, a nurse a
Practice Education Programme doctor or an astronaut - then go and
(GPEP), Dr Mikaere is thoroughly “We were always pushing each
do it.
enjoying work at the Te Korowai other to do more, to try new
practice in Paeroa, which has about things, to live bigger” “Nothing is easy in life but it is all
1700 patients, 70% of whom are achievable if you want it. Certain
Māori. And he pays special homage to Dr Liza things are easier if you have
Lack, who he met through the Medical natural talent, but I had no talent
Dr Mikaere says he was humbled to Education Committee and Dr Sally for academia and still finished an
receive the award. Carter who was his GPEP Supervisor. academic-heavy programme.
“I had no idea that I had even been put “If you ask the other students, Sally “So to the young people I say dream
forward for this. It was a real shock was also a horse wrangler … I am of big and if it fails. Get back up and go
but I have to say it is pretty cool to be course the horse in that analogy”. again.”
recognised like this.”
Dr Lack, he says has been a “massive He says the whakatauki is his life
He says he wouldn’t have been able to resource” helping him with all the motto.
get to where he is today without the problems he encountered along the
input of some key characters in his way. “Better to try and fail because even in
life. that failure you will find clarity and
“From the day she met me, she has direction. But never if you don’t try.”
His parents were the rock that he encouraged me to go into general
- Jo Belworthy
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Kōrero o te wā RANGATAHI SUMMIT
Rangatahi Summit 2018
A dead turtle with pieces of plastic in its stomach that were fibre optic cord offcuts
traced back to New Zealand brought home the reality of the to weave traditional
devastating effects of plastic waste in our oceans to about baskets, material
150 students attending the third Rangatahi (Youth) scraps to make beeswax plate covers and tee
Summit in Ngātea this month. shirts to make funky and fashionable
“boomerang “ bags, while others
The turtle was found in the Galapagos Islands showed how to recycle and create
in the Pacific Ocean and brought to New zero waste (Parekore) and to use
Zealand to be studied. Inside were 156 pieces what we already have in nature –
of plastic – three of which were identified passionately demonstrated
from New Zealand by its branding. by Jamie Watson (Te
Hayden Smith from ocean-cleaning Ao Tawhito) from the
environmental organisation Sea Cleaning Coromandel Peninsula.
based in Auckland, says they didn’t Jamie grew up in the
determine whether the turtle ingested bush and offered heaps
the plastic within New Zealand waters or of useful tips on how
whether the plastic travelled across the to use the plants around
oceans to the turtle. us as food and medicine
“But that was just one turtle.” (Rongoa) as well as making
traditional musical instruments from
One turtle that highlighted how small plants such as seaweed and creating colours
actions can have huge consequences on our (dyes) and tools from stones and rocks.
environment, and a timely focus for this year’s
summit with the theme - Sustainable Hauraki. TMR had their own workshop guiding guests through
a darkened maze of visual storytelling.
The summit was the brainchild of forward-thinking
Hauraki Rangatahi Leadership Development Group As the navigator Maui who fished up New Zealand,
Te Mata Rangatira (TMR). This group of inspirational TMR’s Hikoi Taipari asked students what would happen
teenagers really does walk the talk and practice what they if he threw his hook into the ocean today.
preach. “Would I pull up some island or would I pull up
While the rest of the country is still teetering on whether rubbish?,” he says. “Have we forgotten who we are?”
we should still be able to get single or multi-use plastic bags The summit was inspiring – the many featured
at the supermarket, TMR spearheaded this individuals and groups offering
summit to tackle environmental issues head simple and practical steps towards our
on. environmental issues.
A selection of workshops from fellow There was lots of laughter from Nathan
rangatahi as well as invited guests offered Waiatai and John Kīngi’s camp -
not only a deeper insight into some of Rangatahi tū Rangatira - as students
the environmental problems facing our took part in the fun tākaro (games),
communities and world today, such as the while Hayden from Sea Cleaning’s
pollution of our whenua (land), wai (water) quick exercise for students to run
and rangi (sky), but it also offered ideas and around the carpark of the Ngātea
practical, hands-on solutions. Memorial Hall and pick up rubbish
The workshops enabled students to look, proved how small things can, and do,
listen, question and become involved – make a big difference – one rubbish
surely the best way to learn and understand. bag full in just three minutes.
There were workshops showing how to use Two young wāhine already making
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Kōrero o te wā RANGATAHI SUMMIT
a positive difference and getting
the word out there on our precious
for her research on sea urchins and
environment are Arie Tiniwhetu
whales, Waikamania stressed the
Dargaville Rehua and Waikamania
important place that traditional
Seve who both gave speeches.
knowledge has in modern science.
Arie, 16, a former Thames South
“Our world and our understanding is
pupil, now at Hamilton Girls’ High, gave a powerful,
not based on western science alone,” she said.
passionate and heartfelt kōrero on the pollution of our
waterways. Waikamania encouraged adults to let their children play
and explore in order to grow.
“Hauraki as a rohe has still not come to the conclusion
that we are slowly polluting our waterways - awa and “Day after day the adults in our lives shut down the
moana, but who is to blame?, “ she asked. opportunity for children to explore their natural world.
To understand the world around us, we
“Is it the Pak ‘n’ Save guys that offer you
need to explore, we need to break things,
a plastic bag - 10c to pollute your wai
we need to deconstruct things, in fact, I
-or is it the car company down the road
argue that we need to allow children to
spraying those extra chemicals only to
break things, to explore things and to
complete the $10 glossy look?”
tutū.
“We forget where these all end up - in
“Let them play more like our ancestor
summer those chemicals and those bags
Maui Potiki. Without exploration we
that you’ve thrown away – your children
lose our natural born scientists.”
are swimming with them, accidentally
swallowing some of that fresh water and TMR have challenged the students to
those chemicals that were used to wash now become their schools’ advocates for
your car.” sustainability and will follow up with
progress visits over the summer.
Arie says New Zealand’s clean green
brand is also going down the drain and said there “We’re challenging the schools to adopt a sustainable
were many key offenders – not just the dairy industry environmental practice and to advocate for that inside
- pointing the finger at intensified agriculture their kura and community,” TMR member Josh Gill says.
practices, deforestation, industrial pollution, intensive
And in the words of equal rights campaigner Martin
development and urban growth in general.
Luther King: “If I cannot do great things, I can do small
Waikamania Seve, 13, who travelled from Whangarei for things in a great way”.
the summit, is the youngest New Zealander to do a TED
There needs to be more summits like this across the
talk.
wider community.
A winner of two science fairs where she was recognised - Jo Belworthy
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Kōrero o te wā MATARIKI
Whānau rise early to celebrate Matariki
Kaimahi, their whānau, kaumātua and rangatahi gathered acknowledge those with us here and now, and to have hope
in the Thames courtyard in the small hours of July 18 to and set lofty goals for the future year ahead.
celebrate Matariki.
After the ceremony everyone headed back to the Wharehui
Led by Dr Korohere Ngapo and supported by matua where Dr Ngapo graciously shared his information on
Frank Thorne, the celebration was not only a very moving Matariki.
ceremony, but also a wonderful way to celebrate and
Every year we learn more and this year we learned about
remember those who have passed away during the year, to
the “nine stars” in Matariki celebrated by Hauraki.
The nine stars of Matariki
There are many descriptions of Matariki and the following not considered part of the Matariki constellation.
one has been researched and described by Dr Rangi 2 - Pōhutukawa – connects Matariki to the dead and
Matamua. is the star that carries our dead across the year (Sterope/
Matariki is actually taken from “Ngā Mata o Te Ariki” (the Asterope).
eyes of god). 3 - Tupuānuku – is tied to food that grows in the ground
Dr Rangi Matamua notes that if one whetūi (star) is (Pleione).
brighter than the others then the food sources associated 4 - Tupuārangi – is tied to food that comes from above
with that whetū will be plentiful or the weather will be your head such as birds and fruit (Atlas).
good. However if the whetū is dim or missing then it
would signal a less plentiful season for that whetū and the 5 - Waitī – is tied to food that comes from fresh water
associated food sources. (Maia).
It is another common misconception that Matariki is 6 - Waitā– is tied to food that comes from salt water
seven sisters. There are nine stars in the Greek tradition of (Taygeta).
the constellation: seven children and their parents. In the 7 - Waipunarangi – is tied to the rain (Electra).
Māori tradition, there are also nine stars:
8 - Ururangi – is tied to the winds (Merope).
1 - Matariki (Alcyone) – the mother of the other stars
in the constellation. Rehua (Antares) is the father but is 9 - Hiwaiterangi/Hiwa – is the youngest star in the
cluster, the star you send your wishes to (Celaeno).
10Kōrero o te wā MATARIKI
Kaimahi gather at The Club for Matariki breakfast
Whakatauki for Matariki
Matariki ahunga nui Matariki kanohi iti Paengawhāwhā, te wā e
hauhaketia ai ngā uwhi.
The Pleiades when many mounds The Pleiades season with little
were heaped up. representation. The setting of Pleiades takes place
in March-April,the harvest season
Kia tū mai a Matariki kua Kua eke tonu ki te wā e onokia for root crops.
ahuahua te whenua kia rite ai ai ngā kai, kua korekore te kai
mō te ono kūmara. i ngā rua, kua korekore hoki te Matariki tāpuapua
manuhiri.
The season of Pleiades is the The Pleiades season when water
time that many mounds should Food stores and consequently lies in pools.
be heaped up in preparation for hospitality, is limited in this season
kūmara planting. as new crops go into the ground. Kia ara ake, kia tō a Matariki,
kua haere ētahi mahi.
Ka rere a Matariki, ka wera te Ka kitea a Matariki, ka rere te
hinu korokoro Matariki by its rising and setting
signalled the time to commence
When the Pleiades rise the fat is When Matariki is seen, the lamprey certain activities.
heated. migrate.
11Kōrero o te wā KAUMĀTUA
It was another fantastic day for our Kaumātua at the
fourth bi-annual Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki Kaumātua
Olympics at the Silver Ferns Event Centre in Te Aroha in
May.
Everyone braved the very chilly day, warming themselves
up with hearty laughter and a lot of activity as they battled
it out for the prestigious Marutūahu, Moehau and Te
Aroha taonga.
Once again there were some excellent games and
challenges - from Cup Stacking and Memory to the ever-
popular Noodle Hockey.
But in the end there could only be one winner and Raukawa
Matua Homai Uerata got to take the Marutūahu Trophy
home, with 2016’s winner Whangamata Orca settling
for third place equal this year.
Results:
Marutūahu Trophy – 1st place: Raukawa Matua
Homai Uerata
Moehau Taonga – 2nd place: Ngāti Maniapoto Marae
Pact Trust 1
Te Aroha Taonga, 3rd equal: Ngāti Maniapoto Marae
Pact Trust 2 and Whangamata Orca (will get to hold taonga
for one year each)
12Kōrero o te wā KAUMĀTUA
Fun and games at Kaumātua Olympics
13Kōrero o te wā KAUMĀTUA
Te Temū take out Mini Olympics’ trophy
A good day was had by everyone at the Kaumātua Mini
Olympics held this year in Whangamata.
Although Whangamata Orca tried to make it three years in a
row, this year Te Temū Tigers had other ideas and took out the
trophy. The team consisted of: Ellen Te Aho, Mary Perry, Don
Silvester and Queenie Mana.
Second after a playoff was the Combined Manaia Team,
comprising Pippa Good, Gina Goodhue, Ester Te Teira and our
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki’s own Val Yeates.
Two-time champions Whangamata Orca were third with
James Andrews, Jaci Harris, Sandra Taipari-Carson, Sheryle
Winikerei and Michael Hunter sharing the honours.
COMING UP:
WHAT: Spring Festival A huge thankyou to
WHERE: Paeroa War Memorial Hall kaimahi and all the
volunteers who helped
WHEN: September 11 bring both these events
HOSTED BY: Paeroa Kaumātua together. We couldn’t do it
without you.
14Kōrero o te wā WHARE AROHA
OPPORTUNITY SHOP Matariki
Nastassja
Bridget
Two years of Whare Aroha
It is hard to believe that two years I also now offer an Adult Literacy
has passed since Whare Aroha programme. These sessions are based
Opportunity Shop first opened its around individual needs - from basic
doors on July 16th, 2016. reading and writing skills to filling out
forms. This is supportive tuition in a
What an amazing journey - from the relaxed environment. Times can be
bare space with piles of boxes that I negotiated and it’s free! Give me a call
was first introduced to to our tidy or come in and talk to me.
shop packed with treasures.
We’ve been putting out as many CAT IN
We started as an Op Shop and we jackets and jerseys as we can to keep THE
have evolved into a hive of creative you warm through this already very HATS!
activity! We now have two more cold winter. We aim to keep the
sewing machines and Noeline, a quality high and the prices low.
skilled machinist who volunteers twice
a week, has been making wheat bags, We also have an excellent range of
door stops and shopping bags. books, with fiction authors arranged
in alphabetical order. Fiction prices
There are more projects planned. If range from $1 to $4.
you’re interested in joining us, come in
and have a chat. Thank you to all of you who have
made donations to us over the past
Our other volunteers, Bridget, Sarah two years. I’m always impressed by Every day
and Nastassjia, enjoy painting rocks the high quality of the goods that are is a good
at every opportunity and we will soon given. Thanks to all of our regular and day for Op
have some of those on sale in the shop. loyal customers too. Romi Shopping!
200 Richmond Street, Thames Phone 07 868 0850 SHOP HOURS
Find us and like us on Facebook Monday - Friday
TeKorowaiHauoraoHaurakiWhareArohaOpportunityShop 9.30am - 3.30pm
Email: whare.aroha@korowai.co.nz Saturday 10am -1pm
15Kōrero o te wā HEALTHY KAI
Hearty soup to keep you going through winter
I’m not a fan of the cold, but one
thing I do love about winter is the
fact that I can always have a pot of
soup bubbling on the stove or fire.
And while Spring is not far around
the corner, there will still be plenty of
days where a hearty pot of soup will
warm our souls.
Winter vegetables are in abundance
now – so take your pick from carrots,
parsnips, swedes, turnips, pumpkins,
kumara, potatoes, leeks, onions,
garlic, celery – even cauliflower or
broccoli can be whipped up into a
tasty soup.
Soups retain all the nutrients that
might otherwise be flushed down the
sink as often happens after veggies
are cooked, so they are a good way
to nourish your body and keep those
winter ills at bay. warming soup on hand.
(great) and some have heaps (maybe not
Soups are also a great way to get so great, depending on the ingredients). This is just a basic recipe, but get
nutrients into the young, elderly or creative and add your own flavours
If I’m pushed for time and don’t have
sick who might not otherwise eat and vegetables.
time to make a stock, I often cheat and
enough during the day to get all the throw leek and celery leaves, bay leaves, If you haven’t got fresh herbs in
nutrients they need. thyme, parsley, sage and other fresh your garden, sprinkle a tsp of dried
Making soup doesn’t have to be herbs (essentially this is my stock) into herbs – these are a lot stronger than
difficult. If you haven’t got time to my soup while it is cooking and then fresh so go easy on the sprinkle size.
make a homemade stock – try one of remove them when cooked.
Season and then taste, you can
the many wonderful stocks from the I always make a huge pot or crockpot always add more seasonings if
supermarket – but remember to read full and then freeze some for back-up to needed. - Jo Belworthy
the labels as some have no additives ensure I will always have some winter-
Vegetable soup
Ingredients
• 2 onions, diced • freshly ground black pepper Stovetop or standing fire
• 2 tbsp olive oil • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (or more if Saute diced onions on low heat in
you like a bite) covered saucepan in 2 tbsp water
• 4 cups diced vegetables and 2 tbsp olive oil (to stop olive oil
(combination of carrots, potatoes, • 2 litres vegetable stock (or chicken getting too hot and burning).
kumara, pumpkin) and/or any other or beef if you prefer)
root vegetables such as parsnip, Add diced vegetables, celery, leek,
• 2 cups red or brown lentils lentils, herbs and stock. Bring to boil
swede etc
Crockpot and cook on low heat until cooked.
• 1 leek, sliced You can tell lentils are cooked when
Wash all vegetables, rinse lentils and they squash between your fingers.
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
then put all ingredients in a crockpot,
• 2 dried bay leaves cover, bring to boil and set on low for Optional
• ½ cup chopped parsley the rest of the day (or overnight). 1: Take out 1-2 cups of vegetables
If you want to sauté onions first to and puree, then return to soup to add
• 1 tsp turmeric
add a depth of flavour, then follow some thickness
• 1/2 tsp mixed spice instructions below before adding all 2: Add grated cheese, chopped parsley
• 1 tsp Himalayan or Celtic salt vegetables. or coriander when serving
16Kōrero o te wā HEALTHY KAI
Beans and legumes - great for nutrition and budget
Legumes and beans sadly get overlooked by many people. baked beans that you find in tins are usually haricot or
Yet they are a great sources of protein, fibre, vitamins and navy beans and are a great source of nutrients - as long as
minerals such as iron, potassium, zinc and folate. you buy the tins without all the added sugar!
They have a low GI (glycaemic index) so are great for those Soaking beans is easy - it just takes a bit of forward meal
with diabetes and blood-sugar issues, they make you feel planning, if you want beans tomorrow night, then soak
full for longer and they’re cheap. them the night before. Pop them in the crockpot in the
morning - and they’ll be ready in time for dinner.
So, why aren’t more people eating these wonder foods?
Beans and legumes are very versatile - you can use them
Well, unfortunately they have had a bit of a bad rap due to as a complete main course, such as you would find in
their flatulent effects, but this can be solved by soaking and many ethnic dishes such as Indian dahl and curries;
cooking correctly. Mexican chilli con carne or you can add them to soups,
This can take a bit of time, but if you’re looking for a quick casseroles, pastas, salads and dips (think hummus), or
fix, there are so many varieties available in tins now - from you can make burgers, patties and shepherd’s pie.
chickpeas and red kidney beans, to black beans and chilli They’re also great for heart health as they are low in
beans. As always though, read the labels and buy the cholesterol and have no saturated fat. - Jo Belworthy
brands that don’t have a list of preservatives. Good old
Quick and easy baked potato topped with beans
There’s nothing quite like the humble spud - one of
our most popular vegetables. Potatoes are about two
thirds starch and 10% protein, they are a good source of
potassium and also contain Vitamin C and B vitamins, as
well as moderate amounts of magnesium, manganese, iron
and zinc.
They can be used in many ways - boiled, steamed, roasted,
baked, in soups and casseroles - and in this simple recipe,
they can be used as the base for your beans.
Either make your own beans or buy a tin of canned beans.
Heat oven to 200C. Scrub the potatoes and dry well, then Add the beans, top with grated cheese and guacamole
prick in several places with a fork. Bake directly on the and serve with a side salad. Easy peasy.
oven shelf for 1-1½ hrs, until they feel soft when squeezed.
(Or use your microwave) You can also try baked kumara - delicious!!
Helpful hints
• Use canned beans if you haven’t got time to soak them. • Cook up a large batch of beans and freeze for another
Keep a spare tin on hand - great if you’re caught short day
• Not all cans are equal - read the ingredients and buy • You can add legumes to any other dish such as a
beans as natural as possible - some are high in sodium mince casserole (chilli con carne) or soups. This not
and sugar. Rinse before using to reduce salt only adds protein but makes a meal go further.
17Kōrero o te wā HAUORA
Life a lot brighter since going smokefree
Life is looking a lot brighter for Pare
Ehrhorn since she gave up smoking five Give up smoking
months ago.
She is saving almost $200 a week, no longer coughs
in the morning, her singing voice has returned - along
with a renewed confidence to sing - her brain is clearer,
she has more energy and she now lives in a smokefree
environment.
Pare, 50, says she decided to give up smoking after she had
a “gutsful” of seeing the ongoing smoking culture within
her own family. “And you can also
check your carbon
“My grown up children and husband smoke and my monoxide levels on a
19-year-old who lives at home and his friend who lives here weekly basis to monitor
also smoke. yourself - you’re in
“I have grandchildren now and I just wanted to change the charge, and can see your
culture of our whole home.” progress.
She says she wouldn’t have been able to quit without the “I am grateful they
backing of her whānau who have shown their support by have this service for the
not smoking within the family property. public.”
“If they want a smoke, they leave the property to have Pare knows there will
one.” likely be challenges
ahead, she has been
She says this not only makes it easier to stay away from
there before, having
cigarettes, but makes her feel well supported, respected
previously given up
and that her whānau value her health.
smoking for 15 years
And the bonus of having a smokefree home is that her until three years ago
whānau has also reduced their cigarette intake. when a personal trauma
saw her reach for the
Pare decided to quit smoking after being introduced to the
cigarettes again.
six-week Stop Smoking programme offered by Hauraki
health provider Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki. But she is all about
moving forward, not
The service offers free nicotine replacement therapy Pare with Poukura Oranga
backwards, and, while
and one-to-one or group support as well as a monetary Manager Public and Community
she says that stressful
incentive. Health Services Debbie Petersen-
situations can always be
Pilcher.
a challenge,
Do you You can STOP she hopes
want to she now has the right tools to see her through.
STOP She is excited about her future and the fact
there are more positives on the horizon than
Smoking? negatives.
“I can see a future and it also makes me feel
If you are Join our Stop Smoking If you are
warm and fuzzy that we can offer to help our
pregnant and team and we’ll help you Smokefree
kids out if they need it financially now.”
still Smokefree STOP with one-to-one four weeks after
after your Quit your Quit Date, She encourages those who want to give up
or group sessions
Date, you will you will receive smoking to just try and give it a go.
receive up to FREE six-week programme a $50 voucher
includes support and nicotine “It can be about the timing, so if it doesn’t
$300 in
replacement therapy to help you work this time, just keep trying, don’t give up.
vouchers Stop Smoking in a gradual way
“Surround yourself with the right people that
Affordable medical & Contact: Melena or Jodi
07 868 0033
can support you.”
wellness services for
Mō tātou o Hauraki everyone in our community quit4good@korowai.co.nz - Jo Belworthy
www.korowai.co.nz
18Kōrero o te wā HAUORA
Happiness is ... QUITTING SMOKING
Quitting smoking can be one of the
hardest habits for people to break. It takes
willpower, perseverance and mostly a lot
of support from whānau and friends.
But there are so many rewards.
Did you know that your body can begin to repair itself as
soon as you stop smoking?.
When a person smokes, tar and soot particles from the
smoke form deposits in their lungs and turn them black.
After they stop smoking, the tar will gradually decompose Take two lungs . .
and the health risks associated with smoking will also
decline. The graphic difference between a healthy
lung, left, and one of a smoker. The good
If you continue to smoke, your lifespan will likely shorten news is that once a person quits smoking,
by several years, the ageing process will be accelerated the tar will gradually decompose and the
(check out a smoker’s wrinkles!), your immune system health risks such as premature death,
will become weakened predisposing you to diseases and accelerated ageing, heart and eye disease
infections, while your risk of suffering heart disease, and stroke, will also decline. It’s never too
stroke, eye disease and cancer will also increase. late to start stopping!!
You will also spend a small fortune on cigarettes that could
otherwise be spent on other things to improve your health
and wellbeing such as:
80% of smokers would not
• Healthy food for you and your whānau
• Holidays
smoke if they had their life
• Fitness programmes over again
• Time out with friends - Ministry of Health
and so much more ....
Taking on the Stop Smoking challenge
Shelwyn, below, was our first Hapu Mama to finish the six-week Stop
Smoking programme, with the support of her beautiful kiddies and
Poukura Oranga, Manager Public and Community Health Services Debbie
Petersen-Pilcher.
Shelwyn found it challenging to stop
smoking while preparing for her new
baby, but she did so well she took
away $150 in Pak ‘n’ Save and petrol
vouchers.Well done Shelwyn - a huge
accomplishment. Shelwyn has since
had a beautiful baby girl.
ABOVE: Hapu mama Paige also took
on the Stop Smoking Challenge with the
support of Jodi and the Stop Smoking
team. Paige is now smokefree. What a
champion.
LEFT: Another happy customer ...
Melena, left, from Te Korowai, celebrates
Lavinia’s smokefree challenge success.
19Kōrero o te wā HAUORA
10 minutes could save a woman’s life
Taking 10 minutes out of a woman’s day
could save her life. That woman could be your Taku hauora, taku tinana, taku tūmanako
mother, wife, daughter, niece, auntie, nana – or My health, my body, my future
it could be you.
Ten minutes is the time it takes to have a cervical screening
(smear) test to detect abnormal cells in a woman’s cervix
that could lead to cervical cancer.
Every year 160 New Zealand women develop cervical
cancer, with 50 dying from it. And yet it is one of the most
preventable forms of cancer – as long as the cell changes
that cause it are detected early.
Cervical cancer refers to the abnormal, uncontrolled
growth of cells in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus
(womb). It usually develops very slowly, with the first
signs showing up as ‘abnormal’ cells, which can then take
more than 10 years to develop into cancer.
It is caused by some strains of the human papillomavirus
(HPV), a very common virus that is passed on by sexual
contact.
Treatment can be as simple as removing the affected
Make cervical screening a priority tissue.
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki Poukura Hauora - Clinical Many women are embarrassed or whakāma about having
Services Manager - Taima Campbell says women and their a cervical smear test and Taima says the clinic’s female
whānau should make cervical screening a priority. nurses will do everything they can to make sure a woman
feels comfortable during the short procedure.
“Abnormal cell changes might not show any symptoms
until they become cancerous, which is why early detection Without screening, about 1 in 90 women will develop
through screening and follow-up treatment is important,” cervical cancer, with 1 out of 200 dying from it, whereas
she says. with screening, 1 out of 570 women will develop cervical
cancer, with 1 out of 1280 dying from it.
“We can’t stress enough how important it is that our
wāhine keep up to date with their smear tests because we Three-yearly cervical smear tests are recommended for all
know that they can save their life.” women aged 20 to 70 who have ever been sexually active.
Cervical cancer - the facts
Risk Factors
The most important risk factor for cervical •160 women develop cervical cancer
cancer is persistent HPV infection. each year
Other factors that may contribute include:
•50 women die from cervical cancer
Genetics - family history
each year
Smoking - tobacco is a factor in many types of
cancer. Women who smoke are twice as likely •Without cervical screening,
to get cervical cancer as non-smokers about one in 90 women will
Nutrition - Women with a diet low in fruits develop cervical cancer and one
and vegetables have an increased risk
out of 200 will die from it
Sexual partners - the more sexual partners
a person has, the higher the risk of contacting •With cervical screening, about
HPV one in 570 will develop cervical
cancer and one out of 1280 will
Risk Factots sourced: https://www.health.govt.nz/your-
health/conditions-and-treatments/diseases-and-illnesses/
die from it
cervical-cancer
20Kōrero o te wā HAUORA
Tooth Group visits Thames Whānau Health Centre
The team from Tooth Group visited the
Thames clinic for two weeks.
In that time, they saw over 40 whānau made
up predominantly of Whānau Ora navigator
whānau but also some kaumātua, kaimahi
and their whānau.
Big thanks to the Tooth Group staff, the
Work and Income staff who processed
claims in a timely manner, our Whānau Ora
team who filled the appointment slots and
all those who helped make this a successful
event.
We hope to have the Tooth Group back next
holidays and maybe in a different venue.
Clinic re-naming reflects variety of services offered
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki GP Clinical Services
and Nurse clinics are now known Manager Taima
as Whānau Health Centres. Campbell says
the new names
New signs have been placed
reflect the many
outside the four clinics in
services beyond
Thames, Paeroa, Coromandel and
GP and nursing that
Te Aroha.
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki
offers.
“We are here to support whānau
to be well - which takes a multi-
disciplinary team - or in our CEO
Riana Manuel’s words - ‘it takes
a village’ - and includes our many
other primary care services such
as Home Assist and counselling,”
she says.
Yoga classes for mind and body health
After a hard day’s work auditors Jess and Trent (below Te Korowai clients can also join in every Thursday for a
right) joined Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki kaimahi koha donation.
Gwendol, Debbie and Fiona for some relaxing yoga.
Yoga is great for the body, mind and soul, reflecting Te
The yoga classes are offered as part of Te Korowai Hauora Whare Tapa Whā model practised by Te Korowai - which
o Hauraki’s Wellness Programme where kaimahi get to has as its core, physical (tinana), mental (hinengaro),
choose something that contributes to their wellbeing one wairua (spiritual) and Whānau (extended family) health.
hour a week.
Classes focus on breathing to accompany the physical
exercises, allowing yogis to relax and de-stress, while also
stretching and strengthening their muscles.
Many people are frightened off by the word ‘yoga’, thinking
they need to be flexible and some kind of contortionist to
do it.
The reality is that anyone can do yoga and Health Groove
yoga teacher Jo uses props such as blocks and chairs for
those who are not so flexible or free of movement.
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki clients wishing to join in can
contact Jo on 021 027 48490, see their Support Worker/
Carer, or inquire at reception. 21Kōrero o te wā POUKURA
As the seasons change
Winter 2018
Where has the time gone? One minute it is summer and
next the leaves are turning yellow and hello, winter is here.
Our roads have been a problem this year with lots of slips
and diversions, which at times makes it difficult for our
whānau to do their jobs or sometimes to get to work.
The Oranga o te Tangata ohu have again had a busy few
months out there around the rohe. We have farewelled
some of our kaimahi who have moved on to other roles - all
the best to Bridget, Briar and Ngawehe who have left to
pursue other things. We have also welcomed new whānau
to our team, a special welcome Leah, Fiona, Leanne and
Heather.
Here is some of the activity we have undertaken over the
past few months:-
Basketball programme
We hosted a Basketball holiday programme for tamariki
aged 10 - 14, in the term 1 and 2 holidays thanks to funding Debbie Petersen-Pilcher
from Te Puni Kokiri. This proved to be very successful. POUKURA ORANGA
Manager Public and Community
Kaumātua Olympics
Health Services
Another successful Kaumātua Olympics was held in Te
Aroha with teams as far away as Hamilton, Tokoroa and knowledge and skills with our whānau. Three of our
Taranaki attending, along with our local teams. kaimahi (Kataraina, Kath and Bridget) also graduated
from the Wai-Tech with Whānau Ora diplomas this
Tamariki Ora month. We have been working closely with our local
We had a new kaimahi (Heather) start in our Tamariki police on a new referral initiative AWHI, with new
Ora team. Heather has recently returned to Te Korowai kaimahi Jen and Leanne working in the space. We also
from Australia. This Tamariki Ora team has over-achieved appointed Khadine as Team Leader.
in our contract Project Energize
outcomes for the
2017/18 year end Congrats to Lindsay who has been appointed as team
- well done to our leader of our Project Energize team. We have also
nurses who have recruited a new kaimahi (Leah) and are looking for one
worked extremely more for the Whitianga/Coromandel area.
hard to achieve this Iwi Health Promotion
Mō tātou o Hauraki
result.
At the beginning of the year we held a successful health
Health and Wellbeing Whānau Ora promotion course for staff and community members.
Services for everyone
in our community We have had a We are working with some of these students on some
number of great community health promotion projects. This year’s
Creative opportunities for Rangatahi Summit was held this month in Ngātea and
had a sustainable Hauraki focus. Welcome to Fiona who
Opportunities whānau this year
has joined the iwi health promotion team.
so far. We had the
If you are looking for a Tooth Group dental Romi is now running creative and other groups out of
place to explore and van for two weeks - Whare Aroha - these include painting, journal writing
rejuvenate creativity, with over 40 whānau and literacy and numeracy workshops along with retail
we can offer several accessing the dentist experience.
courses that may be services. We held
of interest. successful driver We have just received new funding for a Dietitian thanks
We can also help with licence programmes to Hauraki Primary Health Organisation. This service will
basic literacy and in Thames, Paeroa be available for our Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki clients
retail skills. and Coromandel. and will be up and running shortly.
We were also lucky These are just some of the highlights the team has been
to have programmes working on. We are lucky to have such a dedicated group
such as Hine Boss of kaimahi working with our whānau in Hauraki. Thanks
www.korowai.co.nz and Brainwave share team for all your hard work.
22Kōrero o te wā POUKURA
Continued growth in clients and service
It has been another very busy quarter
for the Ohū Kāinga - Home Assist Home Assist
Team as we close another financial
year.
We are very pleased to see continued
growth in both client numbers and
hours of service particularly in South
Waikato.
During this period we have said
farewell to a number of long serving
valued Support Workers and
welcomed 12 new Support Workers to
our team.
We currently have over 730 clients
and over 150 Support Workers in our
service. Sharron Kane
Training POUKURA KĀINGA
Manager Home Assist
We have seen really excellent
progress over the past few months
as our new Clinical Coordinator and and learn from one another. Support
Trainer, Gayle Catt, has been working Worker feedback from these sessions
incredibly hard to guide our Support has been overwhelmingly positive.
Workers through their New Zealand
Gayle has also been providing one-on-
Certificate in Health and Wellbeing
one teaching sessions to any Support
Level 2 and Level 3 training.
Worker who feels that they would
Regular classroom sessions have benefit from this type of tutoring.
been held throughout the rohe where
We have two Support Workers in
our Support Workers have had the
Thames who are currently completing
opportunity to engage in inter-active
New Zealand Certificate in Health and
group learning and receive assistance
Wellbeing Level 4 training through a
to complete assessments within this
Careerforce Apprenticeship programme
setting. These classroom sessions also
and three of our In-house Service
provide a great opportunity for our
Coordinators are also completing
Support Workers to meet, share stories based workforce can be very
this qualification with
guidance and support challenging particularly as travel
from Gayle. and time impact significantly
on learning opportunities for
Delivering different our workforce. Despite these
levels of training to a challenges we are committed
predominantly rural to developing a well-trained
Cherie Taylor (Service workforce to support an excellent
Coordinator working standard of service delivery to
on Level 4, left, and our clients.
Gayle Catt (Clinical
We are seeing fantastic
Coordinator and
results and we are expecting
Trainer).
approximately 20 Support
Workers to have completed
and submitted all assessments
Siobhan Wehipeihana in early September. We are
and Gayle Catt – planning a graduation ceremony
one-on-one teaching to formally recognise their
session. achievements in early November
2018.
Ngā mihi nui
Sharron
23Kōrero o te wā RATONGA
Te Korowai Hauoroa o Hauraki offers a huge range of services, • Tamariki Ora/Well Child - Provide milestone checks for
giving access to amazing practitioners, ranging from Social children from 0 to 5; provide education and support for
Workers, Counsellors, Psychologists, Health Promoters, Nurses, mothers and guardians about the care of their babies
Doctors, Tohunga Rongoā Māori, Kaimahi Mirimiri, Health Care
• Whānau Ora Navigators – assist Whānau identify steps to
Assistants, Home Assist Coordinators, Whānau Ora Navigators,
enable them to achieve their goals and aspirations; support
Registered Nurses, Tamariki Ora/Wellchild Nurses, Workforce
Whānau to become self-directing and empower them to lead
Coordinators, Kaumātua and more.
their Whānau into a positive future
GP & Nursing Services
• Whānau Ora Education and Employment Coordinator
High quality, Cornerstone accredited, accessible and affordable Support Whānau into employment or education; help them
GP & Nursing services identify their strengths and skills and motivate them to
achieve prerequisites for employment or education
• Immunisation
• Kaiwhakaora – traditional Māori Healer
• Cervical Smears
• Service Coordinator/ Takawenga –
• Hearing and Eye Tests
support individuals and families who require
• Free Sexual Health Checks (under 25) assistance to navigate health and disability
• Acute clinic (Thames only) support services, with the aim of encouraging
independence and enhancing their chances of
• Foot clinic – Coromandel health and wellness; Pepi Pod, a service for babies
• Podiatry more vulnerable to accidental suffocation
Hinengaro Mental Health & Addiction Services’ • Iwi Health Promotion – empower Rangatahi and Whānau to
be in control of their own Ora/Wellness (Holistic Health focus)
• Counselling
• Project Energize – work in schools, early childhood centres
• Drug & Alcohol Counselling and Kohanga Reo promoting healthy eating and activity
• Recovery Group Programmes • Quit 4 Good Stop Smoking - 6-week course - free Nicotine
• Whānau Advocacy Replacement Therpay (patches, gum, lozenges) Rewards
on completion of course. Ph Jodi or Melena 07 868 0033;
• Child & Adolescent Mental Health & Addiction Services quit4good@korowai.co.nz
• Employment Support Home Assist Services
• Youth INtact - specialist alcohol and other drug services Providing Personal Care, Home Help and other Support
• Mauri Ora - Gain Responsibility and Belief - life skills for Services to allow clients to remain living in their home. Home
adults experiencing mental illness Assist specialises in home-based care and support and
employs quality Support Workers who are caring, professional,
• Maternal Mental Health reliable and empowering with the aim of maintaining
• Oranga o te Tangata Public & Community Health independence, dignity and quality of life.
Kaumātua Support Groups - Paeroa, Coromandel, Thames, Home Assist service includes:
Whangamatā, Te Aroha
• Home Help
• Disability Information & Advisory Services - support clients
with disabilities • Personal Care
• Shopping Assistance
• Oranga Wairua/ Palliative Care – support, enable and
empower clients with life-limiting illness and their Whānau • Medication Oversight - Both short and long-term care
after illness, surgery or accident
www.korowai.co.nz
Freephone: 0508 835 676 (0508 tekorowai)
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