Positively Pacific

Positively Pacific Growing a healthy and thriving Pacific community offering information and news around healthy living.

The Positively Pacific page & website has been setup in partnership between Pacific Health Service Providers and the 2DHBs in the Wellington region. Our aim is to help get accurate information to our Region’s Pacific communities in the battle to stop the spread and if possible, to eliminate coronavirus. With your help, Positively Pacific will keep our families and our communities safe wit

h up-to-date information, advice and important updates on how to reduce the impact of Covid-19. The information on this website will be available in English and wherever we are able to, also in different Pacific languages. Positively Pacific has web links to important web pages and social media sites so that you have the most up to date information we can provide. Ultimately we want positive health outcomes for our Pacific population in all areas of health and well-being.

Forget the fad diets. Forget trying to look like someone on your  social media feed. πŸ™…β€β™€οΈReal health isn't about droppin...
29/05/2026

Forget the fad diets. Forget trying to look like someone on your social media feed. πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ

Real health isn't about dropping a dress size in 30 days β€” it's about feeling good in your body for the next 30 years.

Small changes stick. Big overhauls don't.

Here are a few easy swaps to start with:
πŸ₯€ Swap one sugary drink a day for water or herbal tea
🍽️ Add one extra vegetable to whatever you're already cooking
πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ Walk somewhere you'd normally drive β€” even once a week
πŸ›’ Shop the edges of the supermarket β€” that's where the real food lives
😴 Treat sleep like nutrition β€” your body repairs itself while you rest
πŸ§‚ Ease up on the salt shaker and ultra-processed snacks gradually β€” your tastebuds actually adjust

None of these are dramatic. That's the point.

You don't need to eat like an influencer or follow a plan that costs $80/month. You just need to make slightly better choices, slightly more often.

That's a healthy lifestyle. And it's yours to build β€” at your own pace, on your own terms. πŸ’š

We need to talk about something that surprises a lot of people. πŸ’¬Stroke is not just something that happens to older peop...
26/05/2026

We need to talk about something that surprises a lot of people. πŸ’¬

Stroke is not just something that happens to older people.

Christian was 18 years old β€” in the middle of a rugby league game β€” when he had a stroke.
Candra was a young mum going about her everyday life.
Preston was young, active, and had no warning.

Stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. And that's exactly why every single one of us needs to know the signs.

F β€” Face drooping
A β€” Arm weakness
S β€” Speech difficulties
T β€” Take action. Call 111.

Know it. Share it. Talk about it with the people you love β€” whatever their age.

For more information visit: stroke.org.nz

Busy mums, working women, caregivers β€” this one's for you. Movement doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful.Try one of...
22/05/2026

Busy mums, working women, caregivers β€” this one's for you. Movement doesn't have to be perfect to be powerful.

Try one of these today:
βœ… Stretch while the kettle boils
βœ… Walk around the block at lunch
βœ… Dance in the kitchen (yes, that counts)

Drop a πŸ’ͺ in the comments if you're committing to your 10 minutes today.

Here's something worth knowing this May. πŸ‘‡High blood pressure is the number one modifiable risk factor for stroke in New...
19/05/2026

Here's something worth knowing this May. πŸ‘‡

High blood pressure is the number one modifiable risk factor for stroke in New Zealand.

And the tricky thing? You can't feel it. There are no obvious symptoms. Many people live with high blood pressure for years without knowing β€” until something serious happens.

The good news? Checking your blood pressure is quick, simple, and free.

Stroke Aotearoa New Zealand offer free blood pressure checks in communities across the country. If you haven't had yours checked recently, this May is the perfect time.

Take 10 minutes. It could be the most important thing you do this month. πŸ’›

πŸ‘‰ Most Pacific Health providers can support.

Also some Pharmacies offer Blood Pressure checks for a small fee.

May is Women's Health Month and mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health. Women carry a lot β€” and it's o...
17/05/2026

May is Women's Health Month and mental wellbeing is just as important as physical health.

Women carry a lot β€” and it's okay to put some of that down.

Here are 3 science-backed ways to support your mental health this week:
πŸŒ™ Prioritise sleep β€” even one extra hour makes a difference
πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ Try 5 minutes of deep breathing or quiet time daily
πŸ“΅ Set a phone-free window before bed

Remember, you matter. Your wellbeing matters!!
Take care of yourself.

Your health check-in isn't just for when something's wrong. It's how you stay ahead of it. πŸ’šTwo of the most important th...
14/05/2026

Your health check-in isn't just for when something's wrong. It's how you stay ahead of it. πŸ’š

Two of the most important things every woman can do for her health β€” and two of the most commonly put off:

- Cervical screening. A simple test that detects early cell changes before they become cancer. Takes minutes. Could save your life. Yet so many women delay it out of embarrassment, fear, or just being too busy. You're not alone in that β€” but don't let it wait.

- Breast screening. Know your body. Check monthly. Notice what's normal for you so you'll know when something isn't. Mammograms from 40 onwards add another layer of protection. Early detection is the single biggest factor in successful treatment.

Here's the truth about both: caught early, these are among the most treatable conditions women face. Caught late, the story changes.

You don't have to be sick to see a doctor. You just have to be someone who values herself enough to show up.

Book your well-woman visit today. Talk to your doctor about cervical and breast screening β€” where you're at, what's recommended for your age, and what to do next.

You deserve to feel your best. πŸ’ For more information visit: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/keeping-healthy/cancer-screening

4 letters. 4 signs. And the knowledge that could save someone's life. 🧠This May for Stroke Awareness Month, we want ever...
12/05/2026

4 letters. 4 signs. And the knowledge that could save someone's life. 🧠

This May for Stroke Awareness Month, we want every New Zealander to know F.A.S.T.:

πŸ”΄ F β€” Face drooping. Is one side of their face drooping or numb? Ask them to smile. Is it uneven?
πŸ”΄ A β€” Arm weakness. Can they raise both arms? Does one drift downward?
πŸ”΄ S β€” Speech difficulties. Is their speech slurred or hard to understand?
πŸ”΄ T β€” Take action. Call 111 immediately. Don't wait. Don't second-guess.

If you see even ONE of these signs or in yourself or someone else, act now. Every minute matters when it comes to stroke.
Share this post with your whānau and friends. You never know whose life it might save. πŸ’›
πŸ‘‰ Learn more at stroke.org.nz

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible women out there. πŸ’To every mum β€” the ones celebrated loudly, the ones doing it ...
09/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible women out there. πŸ’

To every mum β€” the ones celebrated loudly, the ones doing it quietly, and everyone in between β€” today is yours.

Here's something worth knowing: May is also Women's Health Month. And what better way to celebrate being a mother than by doing something for you for a change.

Not for your kids. Not for your family. For you.

Book that appointment you've been putting off. Take that walk. Get that check-up. Rest without guilt.

The best gift you can give the people who love you is a healthy, well-looked-after you. πŸ’š

This Mother's Day, make yourself the priority.

Strokes don’t just happen to β€œother people.”They happen to our mums. Our mates. Our cousins, our kids, our elders. They ...
08/05/2026

Strokes don’t just happen to β€œother people.”

They happen to our mums. Our mates. Our cousins, our kids, our elders. They happen in the middle of an ordinary Tuesday β€” at work, at home, out for a run.

Here in Aotearoa, stroke touches so many of our lives β€” yet too many of us still don’t know the signs, or where to turn when it happens.

That’s why awareness matters so much.
Because recognising the signs early could save a life.

This May for Stroke Awareness Month, we want to change that β€” together. πŸ’œ

Look out for more information, resources, and awareness posts around stroke on this page over the next few weeks.

You are not alone.
To learn more visit πŸ‘‰ stroke.org.nz

26/04/2026

A timely reminder about Measles, from Ani Pauta, Registered Nurse Lead at Life Pharmacy North City Porirua.

Measles is highly contagious, but it’s also preventable. Ani shares an important message with our Tongan community on how to protect your loved ones.

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