Akaroa Health

17/09/2026

Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Tell us how you are feeling.

16/09/2026

Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
Know key body parts

15/09/2026

Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori

How are you? Kei te pēhea koe?
We hope you are good - Kei te pai
but just incase here are some alternatives.

14/09/2026

Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori - Where does our name come from?

Akaroa Health - Te Hauora o Rākaihautū

The term “hauora” is made up of two words, “hau” and “ora”. The specific meaning of “hau” is “vital essence” or “vitality”. The word “ora” translates as “alive”, “well”, “satisfied”. Therefore, the overall concept of hauora is to be in good spirits.

The Māori approach to maintaining health and well-being is a holistic one where physical and mental wellbeing isn’t only about keeping yourself healthy by eating well and exercising, but is also related to spiritual wellbeing, cultural identity and feeling a sense of belonging and understanding the importance of maintaining whānau connections.

Rākaihautū is a revered ancestor in Māori tradition, especially among Waitaha and other South Island iwi. He is remembered as the captain of the Uruao (Uruaokapuarangi) waka and as a great explorer of Te Waipounamu (the South Island). According to tradition, after landing in the north of the South Island, Rakaihautu journeyed south using his sacred digging stick, Tūwhakarōria, to carve out many of the island’s major lakes, including Te Anau, Wakatipu, Pukaki, and Tekapo. These stories connect him deeply to the landscape and highlight his role in naming, shaping, and settling the land. Rākaihautū eventually settled in the Banks Peninsula area, where his legacy remains an important part of Ngāi Tahu and South Island history and identity.

13/09/2026

Celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori

08/09/2026

30/08/2026

Together, we’re growing the future of rural healthcare.
Please share to anyone who might be interested.
Full details at www.akaroahealth.co.nz/scholarship

22/08/2026

Rick - a true legend in these parts. We are so grateful for his support.

We celebrate the achievements of volunteer Richard Menzies CBE MStJ JP who recently completed 10 years service to Hato Hone St John. Rick, your community is very grateful for your massive contribution to improve rural health outcomes. 🚑 💛 🔟

16/08/2026

Influenza A - Community Notice

Influenza A is putting significant pressure on our community.

If you are unwell with flu or respiratory symptoms, please help us protect patients and staff:

• Stay home if you’re sick, rest, drink plenty of fluids and practice good hand hygiene.
• Phone (if you have cold and flu symptoms) before coming to Akaroa Health. This allows us to triage you safely and arrange a face-to-face appointment if needed.
• When attending your appointment and you have cold and flu symptoms please phone reception on arrival and wait in the car. Wear a mask before coming inside.
• It’s not too late to get your flu vaccination. This season’s vaccine is a good match for the strains currently circulating.

Thank you for helping us keep our patients, staff and wider community safe while demand remains exceptionally high. 💙

09/08/2026

There is a real spike in cold and flu illness in our community. If coming to Akaroa Health and you have cold and flu symptoms, wait in your car and advise reception via 03 304 7004. We may see you in the car park or ask you to wear a mask before coming in.
Thank you for your support!