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Te Awakairangi Health Network and the Pacific Health Service are committed to working together to improve health outcomes for the Pacific people of the Hutt Valley. The two organisations formalised that commitment when representatives signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday 12 March 2018. The MoU builds on the collaborative work they have already …

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The Pasifika Choice Touch Tournament on 4 November saw many families getting active and spending time together. 42 teams participated in the tournament with each team having to include people of all ages so the whole family got involved. Te Awakairangi Health Network was a proud sponsor of this event which is run by Pacific …

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In October 2017, we spent a beautiful sunny day at the Hutt Riverbank Markets taking Blood Pressures for free. This event was part of the Big Blood Pressure Check events that Stroke Foundation organised. It was awesome that 210 people joined us on the day to get their blood pressure checked and have a chat …

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To celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, Te Awakairangi Health Network and the Human Resources Institute of New Zealandhosted a workshop to help workplaces identify simple and practical activities that increase wellbeing. Managers, employers and health and safety staff attended from a variety of businesses and industries. The workshop covered:– The Five Ways to Wellbeing. What …

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Bowel cancer is one of NZ’s most common cancers with more than 3000 New Zealanders being diagnosed each year. A FREE screening programme is being rolled out from June. If you’re between 60 and 74 years old, you’ll receive a Bowel Screening pack in the mail over the next two years. Read more here.