“Kia tū tika ai te whare tapu o Ngāpuhi”
Ka Tika te Kōrero
Tēnā koutou katoa,
This will be a monthly pānui to share with you what we do to serve Ngāpuhi whānau and the wider community within the boundaries of Te Whare Tapu o Ngāpuhi and beyond.
You will find the following in this pānui:
- Team updates
- Service updates
- Upcoming kaupapa
We would love to receive your feedback on the future of local hauora services. Do you have any suggestions on how Te Hau Ora o Ngāpuhi can work alongside other services to better provide for the community?
Whānau voice is important to us! Do you have any feedback you can share? Please make sure to scroll down to the end, subscribe to this pānui, share your whakaaro, and/or submit feedback.
We look forward to staying connected with you.
Team Updates
👋🏽 Meet Our New Team Members
We’re delighted to introduce Tohu Cassidy, who has joined our Mana Ake team as a Kaimahi supporting tamariki and their whānau across our rohe.
In his role, Tohu collaborates with schools, leads group-based interventions, and supports community initiatives that nurture resilience and hauora. He brings a grounded, whānau-centred approach to his mahi. With four years of volunteer experience at the Ōmanaia Playcentre, he learned the power of consistency, care and patience - values he continues to uphold in this kaupapa.
Around Hokianga, Tohu is known as someone whānau trust to take their tamariki out for outdoor activities, a trust he holds dearly.
"Te taonga o tōku ngākau, ko tōku mokopuna e."
The dearest thing in my heart is my little mokopuna.
This line speaks to his why. Our mokopuna are our future, and they truly are the taonga of his heart!
Also joining our team is Clarone Hooper, who co-leads our Employment Placement Services (EPS) alongside his supervisor, Te Arohanoa.
📸 In this photo, Clarone (behind the camera) is pictured with the rōpū from EPS during a digital literacy session, one of the many practical skills he helps participants develop as part of their 12-week haerenga toward employment or further study.
Clarone brings a wealth of hands-on experience across industries including Corrections, construction, security, logistics and customer service. He also has a background in personal training, with qualifications in boxing, kickboxing, powerlifting, and bodybuilding. His passion for helping others grow is woven into every aspect of his mahi, guiding each person to build confidence, resilience, and a pathway toward long-term stability for their whānau.
With a strong focus on real-world readiness, Clarone supports clients through CV writing, interview preparation, job applications, work trials and more, always grounded in his belief that everyone deserves work they enjoy and a future they can be proud of.
Nau mai, haere mai, Clarone. We’re grateful to have your drive and dedication in the EPS space!
Service Updates
👏🏽 A Huge Thank You to Our Whaikaha Survey Participants
We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in our Whaikaha Survey. Your feedback plays a crucial role in shaping better services for tangata whaikaha and their whānau.
We’re also thrilled to announce that Lilly has won a $150 New World Gift Card. Ka rawe! Stay tuned for more opportunities to share your voice and help us continue to improve.
📌 Our Team Out in the Community!
Kaumātua Flu Vaccinations ❄️
Last month, our team held a successful flu vaccination outreach at Kaikohe Care Centre, helping 53 residents stay safe and well this winter. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with minimal discomfort and plenty of smiles.
A big mihi to Noeline and Shaneyce for their clear, compassionate education about the flu vaccine.
This kaupapa is part of our ongoing commitment to hauora and preventing flu outbreaks in our communities.
Kahu Taurima Wānanga 🌿
Last month, Kapuatere and Lorna joined the Kahu Taurima team at Mt. Zion Church, bringing energy and aroha as they supported whānau with health checks, immunisations, and a warm welcome.
This time, the workshop focused on harakeke and weaving, a chance for whānau to come together, learn, create, and celebrate the beauty of Mātauranga Māori.
🗓 Upcoming Kaupapa
We're looking forward to a great month ahead! We have a few workshops and events coming up, so come and see the team! Here's a breakdown of what to expect in April, and be sure to check out our Facebook page for more details.
June Event dates:
Whaikaha | Mondays & Fridays | 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM | Waewae Express | Kaikohe
Kapa Kōrero | Every Friday | 9:30 AM – 12 PM | Kaikohe Bowling Club
Toi Awhimā | Wednesday June 18th | Whangārei | 10 AM - 1 PM | 5 Walton Street
If you would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out to our team:
📞 Phone: 0800 484 006
📧 Email: referrals@thoon.org.nz
📍 Address: 113 Broadway, Kaikohe
Stay tuned for more updates! 😊
Te Hau Ora O Ngāpuhi: Out & About
Check out these snaps of our team! Do you have any epic photos with our team? Send them through to us on our Facebook page facebook.com/TeHauOraONgapuhi and you could feature in our pānui!
Ana Tairua our Housing Continuum Navigator at the Community Housing Aotearoa Conference.
Our team in Kirikiroa Hamilton at the Āpiti Hono Tātai Hono Ngāpuhi Roadshow.
THOON van spotted in Waitangi enjoying the beautiful scenery!
Some of our awesome Cancer Care team! From left to right: Natasha, Robyn and Mary!
Our team setting up at Waitangi this year!
Our team at our Strategic Planning day!
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