Te Roopu Tautoko Ki Te Tonga

16/09/2026

He kupu aroha mō te whānau o John Broughton (1947-2026)

Kua hinga he tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne.

On behalf of Te Roopu Tautoko ki te Tonga, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the whānau of Emeritus Professor John Broughton.

John served on our governing board for 30 years, generously sharing his knowledge, wisdom and leadership. His longstanding commitment to Te Roopu and the wellbeing of our whānau holds a special place in our organisation’s history. We are deeply grateful for his guidance and his many years of service to our kaupapa.

His passing is a significant loss to Te Roopu and to the wider communities he served through his contributions to hauora Māori, education and the arts.

To his whānau, thank you for sharing John with us over so many years. Our thoughts and aroha are with you during this time of loss. His contribution will be remembered with deep respect and gratitude.

Haere rā, e te rangatira. Moe mai rā i te rangimārie.

Nā mātou katoa o Te Roopu Tautoko ki te Tonga.

(Photo credit: University of Otago 2020)

11/09/2026

The WellSouth Newborn Enrolment Kahu Taurima Programme is a finalist at the Primary Care Awards for the HALEO Best Supplier Service, Product or Campaign category.

WellSouth Pou Haumanu Māori - Clinical Advisor Māori, Dr Miriama Ketu-McKenzie designed and spearheaded this programme with support from the WellSouth Teams including Equity, Practice Partners and Communication & Engagement. The programme was also supported by colleagues within Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

At its heart, the WellSouth Newborn Enrolment Kahu Taurima Programme was designed to reduce inequities for priority populations who may face barriers to engaging with general practice. It also aligns with the funding and performance expectations Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora introduced for general practice to reach a 6-week immunisation target as part of the National Immunisation Schedule.

One consumer who provided feedback for the evaluation said she “100% would encourage friends and whānau to enrol their pēpi early and receive their Newborn Welcome Kete”. Many other mothers spoke very positively of the kete, emphasising how much they appreciated the gifts, especially at a time when finances are tight”, Dr Miriama Ketu-McKenzie says.

Winners will be announced on 17 October.

👉 Read the rest of the news release here: https://wellsouth.nz/about-us/about-us/news/view/wellsouths-newborn-enrolment-kahu-taurima-programme-a-finalist-at-the-primary-care-awards-2026

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

We are still doing Flu Shots, alongside all other immunisations! 🤒🤧

Open Saturday's (closed Public Holiday Weekends) from 10am till 2pm.
Walk in clinic, no appointment necessary.

You can find us at 6 Wolseley Street, Dunedin Central. Clinic entrance is just around the corner on Vogel Street. ☺️🩺

A spike in Influenza A cases has created exceptional demand on the Health Sector across New Zealand. Please follow the following

- Stay home if you are unwell
- Ensure rest and fluids
- Hand hygiene
- Cover coughs and sneezes.

Remember: It is not too late to vaccinate - this season’s vaccine is a good match for the circulating strains.

Where to get help: Contact your practice, pharmacy and urgent care ahead of visit.

Contact Health New Zealand’s online GP service, or Healthline on 0800 611 116.

Keep 111 and EDs for the seriously unwell.

Head to https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/conditions-treatments/infectious-diseases/flu-influenza for more information about flu symptoms.

05/08/2026

CLINIC UPDATE

Arohamai e te whānau,
Our immunisation clinic will be closed this Saturday because of unforeseen circumstances.
We appreciate your manawanui and look forward to seeing you ā tērā wiki (next week).

Ka mihi nui. ❤️🖤🤍

20/07/2026

19/07/2026

Situationship's not your thing!?
We can help you avoid those 'red flags'.
Te Roopu Tautoko Ki Te Tonga has Saturday Immunisation Clinics from 10am till 2pm. No appointment necessary.
You can get your Flu Shot for free, this is just one of the ways we tautoko our community.

Avoid a 5-7 day situationship with the flu. Get your flu jab.

19/07/2026

A PSA from your b***s (yes, both of them):

👀 Get familiar with us

Take the time to learn what's normal for you. Look for new lumps, and any changes to your breast shape/size or ni***es. If something's changed, get it checked by your healthcare provider ASAP.

📅 Don't skip your screening

Breast screening can help find breast cancer early, before it spreads. BreastScreen Aotearoa provides free breast screening for eligible women aged between 45 and 69, and aged 70 – 74 who qualify for the screening extension. Look out for your screening invitation and book an appointment.

💗 It's okay to feel nervous

Lots of people feel nervous about the unknown and that’s completely normal! You're welcome to bring a support person to your appointments, to be with you before and after your mammogram.

⭐ Check it at any age

Even if you're not eligible for routine breast screening, it's important to know what's normal for you. If you notice a change, talk to your healthcare provider as soon as possible.

🌸 Try not to panic if something changes

Most breast changes aren't cancer, but it's still important to get them checked to be sure.

Find out more at: healthnz.govt.nz/breast-screening

18/07/2026

Every Friday we share facts about New Zealand’s democracy and electoral system ℹ️

This week’s Friday Fact is: If you’re Māori and want to change the roll you’re on before the 2026 General Election, you have until midnight 6 August.

You cannot change rolls in the 3 months before a general election.

If you do want to change the roll you’re on, you can make the change online, or by filling in an enrolment form and sending it back to us. Enrolment forms are used for both brand new enrolments and updating your details.

If you’re happy with the roll you’re on, you don’t need to do anything!

Head to vote.nz/maorioption for more information.

13/07/2026

Enrol early so you’re ready to vote! Enrolment closes before voting starts for the 2026 General Election.

Unlike previous elections, you won’t be able to enrol and vote at the same time.

If you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 4 October, then you'll get an EasyVote card! This makes voting quicker and easier for everyone.

Enrol or update your details now at vote.nz/enrol with your NZ driver licence, NZ passport or RealMe verified identity.

If you don't have those things, you can find other ways to enrol here: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/other-ways-to-enrol or call us for free at any time on 0800 36 76 56.