Our Philosophy
“To improve the health of all who reside in the rohe of Ngati Tuwharetoa” Contact UsOur ServicesThe Story of Tuwharetoa Health
Tuwharetoa Health was born out of the needs of our community. In the mid-nineties, the health status of our whanau was in serious decline. In an effort to find a solution, a hui was called to discuss what could be done. As a result, the call was put forward to set up a local Maori health provider that could cater to the needs of whanau, and work in a kaupapa Maori way. Te Ariki Ta Hepi te Heuheu, convenor of the hui, was supportive of the call but when asked if the provider would only provide services to Maori, he responded that the provider should work to “improve the health of all who reside in the rohe of Ngati Tuwharetoa” and deliver services to the whole community. When Tuwharetoa Health was finally set up, this statement from Ta Hepi was adopted as our guiding vision.
Initially, Tuwharetoa Health was set up as a limited liability company (Tuwharetoa Health Services Limited – THSL) and was able to secure funding to begin delivering services in the central north island. Over the years, THSL was able to extend their suite of services to include Tamariki Ora, Kaumatua Programmes, Health Promotions, Long Term Conditions Nursing, Maori Disability Support
In 2009, an internally commissioned review recommended that THSL should look to change to a Charitable Trust structure, to be able to
Our Vision
To improve the health of all who reside in the rohe of Ngati Tuwharetoa
Tuwharetoa Health Charitable Trust is the largest Kaupapa Maori Health provider in the central North Island. Since 1995 Tuwharetoa Health has been providing health and social services in Taupo, Turangi, Mangakino and the surrounding area. From our offices in Turangi and Taupo, we provide support for whanau across the age range.
Tuwharetoa Health has a strong connection to the community, whanau, Hapu and Iwi of Ngati Tuwharetoa, that gives us a strong vested interest in helping and supporting whanau to lead healthier and more independent lifestyles. Our service delivery kaimahi work in three teams, the Whanau Pepi and Tamariki team, the Whanau Engagement team, and the Whanau Care and Independence team, with the support of our operations team.
Our services are available Monday – Friday (8am-5pm), if you would like more information call us on (07) 384 2882 (option 2) or come in to see us at our Turangi or Taupo offices.
Useful Links:
Pihanga Health
Lakes DHB
Find Your Midwife
Tuwharetoa Health Logo
The design aims to reflect the essence of the land, waters and its people. The mountain indicates its place in the land and its spiritual and historical significance to the people of the area.
The koru within signifies the people and the life-giving forces of the waters that flow from the mountain to form the large lake at the base of the mountain. The base of the mountain is curved, signifying an imbalance. The raparapa or curves at the opposite side of the mountain maintains the balance.
The importance of maintaining “balance” is a reflection of the health and well-being of the people who live within its area.
Board of Trustees
Ian Farquhar
Trustee
Te Takinga New
Trustee
Robert Kereopa
Trustee
David Nixon
Trustee
Emily Tamepo
Trustee
Willow Salvador
CEO
Anthony Hemopo
Trustee
Executive Management Team
Dr. Suzanne Gower
Chief Operations Officer
Maria Hoko
Pou Herenga & Te Tira Atamai Manager
Masum Billah
Head of Data Science and I.T
Dana Barrett
Whanau Pepi and Tamariki Manager
Merryl Fisher
Pakeke Hauora Mai Manager
Rachel Martin
Whanau Engagement Manager
Sarah Keremete
Operations Manager
Operations Team
Sarah Keremete
Operations Manager
Angela Pohe
Operations Administrator
Melody Apanui-Tawa
Turangi Hub Coordinator
Lisa Dunster-Ellis
Project Lead.
Michael Tahu
Operations 2IC
Glenda Kitney
Operations Administrator
Santina Salvador
HR Administrator
Shayne Peden
Finance Administrator
Huntyr Peden
Taupo Hub Coordinator
Pura Whakatihi
Coffee Cart Barista
I.T Department
Masum Billah
Head of Data Science and I.T
Te-Rauna McKenzie
I.T Support Analyst
Blake Jensen
I.T Support Administrator
Pakeke Hauora Mai
Merryl Fisher
Pakeke Hauora Mai Manager
Rina Wikatene
Te Aka Matua Kaitiaki
Tini Bluegum-Waru
Te Aka Matua Kaitiaki
Melanie Speers
Long Term Conditions Nurse
Te Oriwa Hohipa
HBSS Coordinator
Jo Nickalls
Long Term Conditions Nurse
Jodene Harmer
HBSS Coordinator
Margaret Herewini
Maori Disability Support Coordinator
Whanau Pepi and Tamariki Team
Dana Barrett
Whanau Pepi and Tamariki Manager
Kay McRae
School Health Nurse
Gael Te Rangi RN
Child Health Senior Practitioner
Paris Heslop
Tamariki Ora Well Child Nurse
Dee Houia
Kaitiaki & Parentcraft Support
Mikayla Charlton
Family Start Kaimahi
Ngawai Anderson
Kahu Taurima Kaiawhina
Sharon Jensen
Family Start Kaimahi
Lauren Thompson
Family Start Kaimahi
Debra Brown
Family Start Kaiarahi
Megan Keremete
Kahu Taurima Kaiawhina
Ashleigh Peni
Family Start Kaimahi
Shona Murray
Breast & Cervical Screening Kaitiaki
Noeline Kuru
Perinatal Kaitiaki
Renee Ormond
Child Health Nurse
Kellie Montgomery
Kahu Taurima Kaiawhina
Te Tira Atamai
Maria Hoko
Pou Herenga & Te Tira Atamai Manager
Linda Northcroft
Kaumatua Programmes
Tiaria Konui
Kaumatua Programmes
Johno Callaghan
Kaumatua Day Programme Support
Nadia Marshall
Te Arakairangi Tiaki/Wananga Coordinator
Whanau Engagement Team
Rachel Martin
Whanau Engagement Manager
Raiha Marshall
Housing Tiwhana
Tabitha Hoebers
Poumanawa Ora / Health Coach
Monica Duff
Whanau Ora Tiwhana
Tina Tahi
Community Connector
Saraya Holt
Housing Tiwhana
Veronica King
Housing Tiwhana
Miriama Mariu
Poumanawa Ora/Health Coach
Taonga Akuhata
Poumanawa Ora/Health Coach
Kaupapa
Health is a “
Health is embodied in the model of empowerment
It is a right
It is embodied in the past
The culture and the traditions
It embraces the four dimensions of:
Te Wairua
Te Hinengaro
Te Tinana
Me te whanaungatanga
Principles
Honour the tradition of our forebears – Tupuna
Support the Treaty of Waitangi
Enhance the quality of life
Harmonise our strategies
Strive for continuous innovation and improvement
Operate according to our values
Provide sustainable economic, social, cultural benefits for Iwi/Hapu
Create a positive environment that provides opportunities for the whanau (family)
Resource
The visionary statement indicates the right of the people of Ngati Tuwharetoa and all people living in the area to seek and live their lives in a way that maintains their integrity, well-being and health.
Tuwharetoa Health Charitable Trust Strategic Plan
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He Korowai Oranga: Maori Health Strategy
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Whakatataka Tuarua: Maori Health Action Plan 2006 – 2011
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Primary Health Care Strategy
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New Zealand Health Strategy 2016: Future Directions
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The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Tuwharetoa Health Child Protection Policy
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Turangi Office
Community Health Centre,
28 Te Rangitautahanga Road,
PO Box 326,
Turangi
Hours
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Monday to Friday
Taupo Office
Hours
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Monday to Friday
Awhi House
Hours
9.00am – 3.00pm
Monday to Friday