Tuuhono Hauora
Raahui Pookeka
Ki te kotahi te kaokao ka whati
Ki te kapuia e kore e whati
STRONGER COMMUNITY, CHAMPION OF HEALTH CHANGE.
“A strengths based approach to Health for our community”
MO TO MAATOU HAUORA - ABOUT US
- Whānau-centred and culturally grounded
- Affordable and accessible, especially outside of standard hours
- Delivered by people who listen, understand, and care
- Focused on health education, so whānau feel confident and informed
We’re here to walk alongside our community, creating solutions that reflect the real needs of our people.
“A strengths-based approach to health, for our community.”
‘Recognising and growing the value of Mana Hauora Motuhake through Cultural & Clinical knowledge within our Community’
Tuuhono Hauora is a Kaupapa Māori Hauora grounded in the values of Manaakitanga, Whaanaungatanga, and Tino rangatiratanga.
We are unwavering in our commitment to eliminating the health inequities faced by whānau. This is not just a goal it is a responsibility. We will work alongside whaanau in our community to bridge these gaps with urgency, integrity, and enduring care.
We recognise that HAUORA is not one-size-fits-all. It is as diverse and dynamic as all whānau we serve. That’s why we’ve built a team rooted in our community, made up of people who not only understand the lived realities of our whānau, but who carry the mana, empathy, and cultural insight to walk alongside them. Together, we are not just addressing health inequities—we are uplifting whānau with strength, compassion, and unwavering cultural integrity
Tuuhono Hauora was born during the COVID-19 lockdowns of 2021. That time reminded us of the power of Māori-led solutions and the importance of Tino rangatiratanga (self-determination).
“We didn’t wait for permission to care for our community—because compassion doesn’t require approval.
At Tuuhono: we’ve listened closely to the voice of our community.
Whānau have shared their experiences, and barriers they face when trying to access health care that truly works for them.
“Kāore mātou e taea te uru atu, te tiki tohutohu rānei mō te tiaki hauora taketake i runga i te āhua e pai ana mō mātou – We can’t get access or advice for basic health care in a way that works for us.”
“Kāore au e taea te utu kia tae atu ki Kirikiriroa, kia utu rānei mō te tiaki hauora i ngā mutunga wiki, i ngā wā kua kati taku rata. I can’t afford to get to Hamilton or pay for care on the weekend or when my GP is closed.”
“Kāore au i te mārama ki taku mate hauoraI don’t understand my health condition, i have always taken these medications.”
“At Tuuhono Hauora, we’ve reimagined access to hauora by designing a service that meets whānau where they are—on their terms. Our doors are open six days a week, including Saturdays, and we stay open until 6:00pm to ensure that care is available when it’s needed most. This is more than convenience—it’s our commitment to making health and wellbeing truly accessible, responsive, and grounded in the rhythms of our community.
Ways to Contact us at Tuuhono Hauora
- Free Phone: 0800 8884666
- TXT 027-7726843
- 2 Bridge Street, Huntly West, Raahui Pookeka
- Tuuhono Facebook
Ngaa raa me ngaa haaora e tuwhera ana
Days and Times we are open
Mane – Taite: 10.00am – 6.00pm
Paraire: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Raa horoi: 9.00am – 1.00pm
Ngaa raa kua Kati – Closed Days
Public Holidays (if this is on a Friday the Saturday will be closed)
Matariki 20 June – closed
Te Raa o Koroneihana – closed
Connecting Services - outside of our business hours.
Ka Ora Telecare – https://kaora.co.nz/app/
Healthline: 0800611116 – https://info.health.nz/services-support/online-phone-healthcare/healthline
Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa – https://sexualwellbeing.org.nz/
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