Mā te pā te tamaiti e whakatupu – it takes a village to raise a child

Taurima Te Pā Harakeke is a kaupapa Māori service that provides vital support for whānau from conception to 5 years old, guiding them through various health services and empowering them to achieve their desired outcomes. 

This service is part of the Taurima Te Pā Harakeke Collective, each Taurima Te Pā Harakeke service is powered by our providers located across Hauraki-Waikato including us.

All referrals can be made through our email address taurima@haurakipho.org.nz or through our registration form via the button below.

Protecting our most vulnerable.

Immunisation protects our most vulnerable against serious infections and builds community resistance. 

Our Outreach Immunisation Service (OIS) aims to reach tamariki who for many reasons are unable to be immunised at their GP practice in a timely fashion. Our team also provides support to those who are unenrolled with a GP practice. Immunisation has the power to safeguard individuals and communities from serious infections, potentially saving lives. It harnesses our body's natural defense mechanism to build resilience. 

You can find more about the National Immunisation Schedule of free vaccinations on the Ministry of Health website.

Tau Mauri supports hapū māmā and new parents to navigate life's challenges during pregnancy and early parenthood. By strengthening maternal wellbeing, we help create stronger connections between māmā, pēpi, and whānau, giving families the best possible start.

Me aro ki te hā o Hineahuone.

Our service provides kaupapa Māori cervical and breast screening support, aiming to honour wāhine Māori and uphold their mana. We walk alongside whānau to achieve a positive screening experience, support access to services, and help navigate hauora screening services by reducing barriers.

Our operating hours are weekdays from 9am to 4:30pm, and our services are free. We offer transport to appointments, education on screening services, and screening in your whare. 

Referrals can be made through the Cervical Screening Program, through your GP service or directly to Hauraki PHO. Eligible individuals include Māori and Pacific wāhine, those aged 25 to 69 years old, and those needing follow-up testing. To refer, click here

I te puāwaitanga o te harakeke, he rito whakakī whāruarua – when the flax blossoms, its many offsprings begin their journey.

Our primary mental health service is firmly grounded in Mātauranga Māori. Our highly trained Hinengaro practitioners provide confidential and no-cost services for individuals aged 12 and above, offering vital support for whānau on their personal paths.

Referrals can be initiated through a GP or directly with Hauraki PHO. Following a referral, our administrator will reach out to you to arrange an appointment, which typically lasts between 1 to 1.5 hours.

Ka hikitia, ka ora – to lengthen ones stride, to live well.

Formerly known as Ngā Kaitiaki Manawanui Whai Ora programme, our Whai Ora service is designed to empower individuals and their whānau with long-term health conditions to successfully self-manage their hauora. 

​Referrals can be made through your GP, any of our providers or directly through our Whai Ora team and Hauraki PHO. 

Below are several resources for managing diabetes as a Primary Care Provider as well as how to manage hypos and sick days.

Primary Care Provider resource

Managing Sick Days resource 

Managing Hypos resource