The Māori Health team in Lakes District Health Board is located on the second floor, Ngāti Whakaue Building, Rotorua Hospital.
The team is charged with: 

• Providing strategic advice and direction to Lakes DHB that will contribute toward improved health outcomes for Māori. This includes working from governance through to planning and service delivery.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with the iwi governance groups and with Māori communities  
• Supporting Māori health providers to build capacity and capability 
• Provide leadership direction and support to the DHB in its activities. 

The team consists of Phyllis Tangitu (GM Māori Health) Eru George (Pou Herenga) Lauren James (Pou Whakarite) , and Mardi Taiaroa (PA to the GM). Lianne Kohere is Kia Ora Hauora Regional Coordinator Midland Region, along with Kristal Heta (Administrator).

Contact Mardi Taiaroa or by telephone (07) 349 7858.

KIA ORA HAUORA

Lianne Kohere and Kristal Heta are responsible for the Midland Kia Ora Hauora region.  Email Lianne.Kohere@lakesdhb.govt.nz or phone (07) 343 7714 or 027 432 9059 for the information you need to kick start YOUR career pathway in Health.   https://www.kiaorahauora.co.nz/midland

TAUPŌ - TE AKA MATUA - MANAWA ORA

Provides a support role for Māori Whanau to help reduce the number of readmissions to hospital.  Working in the community to engage services to provide a wrap-around approach for whānau so that they can stay independent and well in their own homes.  Working alongside local community providers to ensure supports are in place for whānau and are delivered in a way that is culturally appropriate.  Special focus on reducing Māori re-admissions and supporting mama and their pepi/tamariki to engage with key community support networks. 

The service is staffed by Demita Tukaki who currently works at Taupo Hospital between 9.30am and midday, Monday – Friday. Demita can be contacted by telephone on 021 027 97983

Māori Health Training Opportunities

This year, we have Ngāti Whakaue kaumatua Wiremu Keepa deliver staff reo classes.  Please follow the link for further details Staff Training 2018

Hauora Māori Training Fund 2019

Hauora Maori Training Fund is a workforce development fund for the health and disability workforce. A priority for this funding is the non-regulated and disability workforce.

• If you are Maori, and can affiliate to an iwi or hapu
• Are you a NZ citizen or hold a NZ residency permit?
• Are you currently employed by Lakes DHB,  a Health and Disability service, or a service funded by the DHB or Ministry of Health

If the answer is 'ae', there is funding for you to upskill for a future in Maori Health.  Course must be: NZQA accredited, Levels 3-6, Certificate, Diploma or Graduate Certificate Level (excluding degree)

Contact Mardi on ext 7858 (07 349 7858)  or email for more information

Applications for 2019 funding open 31 January 2019

Recent hui supported by Māori Health

Māori Health have been involved with many hui and community led initiatives in 2018.  These include Wahakura wananga, Rauora, Smear Your Mea, Pink Hoe, Stroke Awareness, Pakaru Tinana, Oranga Tinana, Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and Matariki activities here at Rotorua Hospital.

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