Holidays Act Remediation
Like many public and private organisations across New Zealand, Te Whatu Ora has been impacted by Holidays Act 2003 compliance issues. We’re committed to addressing these issues, to ensure current and former Te Whatu Ora staff receive their correct leave entitlements.
From shock pregnancy to C section – in under a month
What started as a surprise pregnancy turned into an emergency delivery within the space of a few weeks for Roxanne and her new baby, Mary-Jen (MJ) It was during a routine regular blood test to measure her iron levels due to her anaemia, that Roxanne discovered she was pregnant.
Te Mana Ki Tua specialist weight management service opens
Te Mana Ki Tua, a new specialist weight management service for Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau started operating yesterday. The service is made up of several initiatives to support those living with weight-related health conditions in Counties Manukau.
The power of listening to community voice
‘Lived experience’ and ‘co-design’ aren’t just the latest buzz words – they are now a ‘must have’ in using consumer voice to design effective, equitable and accessible healthcare. “The patients themselves can be the best source of information,” says Lisa Blake, Improvement Advisor - Co Design.
The power of whaanau
“Ehara taku toa he toa takitahi engari he toa takitini Mine is not the power of the individual but the power of the collective.
Be prepared: keep you and your whaanau well this winter
When the temperature drops, we all run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, so it’s important to take extra precautions at this time of year.
It's National Volunteer Week - 18-24 June
‘Anei au, too pou whirinaki - I'm here, I'll support you’ National Volunteer Week is from 18-24 June, and the ideal time to reflect on the amazing, selfless work our volunteers do! Our volunteers are a melting pot of people from different backgrounds and cultures,…
A Dame in our midst
Congratulations to Dr Teuila Percival, Consultant Paediatrician here with Kidz First, who became a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to Health and the Pacific community, in the Kings Birthday honours list.
At the heart of volunteering
Sreyon Murthi, Pharmacist and Clinical Change Analyst, treasures the opportunity to give back, a notion that aligns with our values at Te Whatu Ora for Counties Manukau.
