Hokonui Runanga

A service aimed at supporting individuals and families / tamariki, rangatahi, kaumatua, whānau with illness or disability. Individual health plans are developed and implemented, with the aim of improving health, independence and quality of life. We provide:

• Mental health education and support
• Health and fitness activities and education
• Wae wae clinics
• Mirimiri
• Smoking cessation
• Crisis intervention
• Advocacy and referrals
• Transport and mobility services
• Cultural support

How to Access:
Referral from health and social service providers/whānau/self-referral.

• Wae wae clinics

Te Kakano nurses are happy to see any one for any health advice, education or support. They will work with other health providers (e.g. GPs) to enable the best care for you.

Services include:

• Tamariki Ora checks
• Rangatahu checks
• Cervical smears
• Sexual health checks and contraception advice
• Pregnancy testing
• Weight monitoring
• Blood sugar and blood pressure checks
• Heart, diabetes and breathing checks to identify your risk of illness
• Access to a podiatrist
• Access to a dietitian
• Helping you develop a health plan to meet your goals
• Helping you know who and what is available to meet your health needs.

Click on the link to learn more about services provided by Hokonui Runanga to help you and your whānau with health issues.

Kaumatua Health Day
Every Thursday we hold a Kaumatua Health Day. We arrange a free pick up service for all the local Kaumatua in the Gore District who are clients with the Hokonui Runanga Health and Social Services Trust.

Read more about our Health Days here

This service provides:

• Counselling
• Whanau support
• Out of school and holiday programmes
• Advocacy and support
• Referrals to other services for rangatahi and their whānau.

How to Access:
Referrals from whānau, school or other health and social service providers.