Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki rallies community care packages for those in need
Hauraki health provider Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki is rallying to help the community with basic care packages for those in need.
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki Poukura Oranga Service Manager, Public and Community Health Debbie Petersen-Pilcher says their Whānau Ora packages of care include food focusing on breakfast such as tinned fruit, Weetbix, porridge and UHT milk and sanitary items such as soap, spray ‘n’ wipe, Handee towels and tissues.
“Currently we are compiling 200 packs - we’re hoping for more, but it’s about supply and demand.”
Debbie says they are currently gathering a vulnerable whānau list from their Whānau Ora, kaumātua and other databases, identifying those most in need.
People living in rural communities will not miss out with special deliveries to the rural communities.
“So as soon as we have a list, we will create a map and inform everyone of what days and where we are delivering to,” Debbie says.
The care pack initiative is being funded by Whānau Ora. Debbie says there has been a groundswell of support from the community for the project, including from Pak ‘n’ Save, local schools and the community in general.
“Everyone’s just willing to help – people have offered baking, soups and to help pack and drive, but we need to keep people safe, and while we are so grateful of all the offers, we want to keep staff working to a minimum for safety reasons.”
She says they will liaise with other community groups providing similar services to discuss using a combined distribution network to make sure they are not duplicating and also to help with transport if required.
Te Korowai Hauora o Hauraki Poukura Hauora CEO Riana Manuel says there will be logistics around deliveries.
“But all of our whānau delivering kai and products will be clinically trained to drop off to the door step to ensure we do not pass on anything but good will.”
If anyone knows any whānau in need, send names and phone numbers to whānau.navigators@korowai.co.nz or Freephone 0508korowai - 0508 835 676.
Poll: Have you ever been bullied?
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.
This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.
Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.
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May Evening at Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga
Join us at Thames Museum Te Whare Taonga o te Kauaeranga at 5.30pm on Wednesday 29th May for our next Evening at the Museum. Caroline Thomas will take us into the fascinating life and work of Coromandel-born Reo Franklin Fortune.
Despite professional differences and personality clashes with friends and colleagues, Reo Fortune was regarded as the foremost anthropologist of his era. His contribution to anthropology is reflected in his major publications and journal articles that illustrate the diversity and complexity of his fieldwork.
State Highway 39 closed due to crash
A crash between three trucks has closed a state highway in Waikato.
What you need to know:
- Police said they were responding to the three vehicle crash involving two trucks and a tanker truck on Kakaramea Rd (SH39) near Finlayson Road, at Ngāhinapōuri in Waipa. The crash was reported about 9.45am on Thursday and a police spokesperson said there didn’t appear to be any serious injuries.
- A section of State Highway 39 in Waikato is closed after a crash between three trucks.
- Police said there didn’t appear to be any serious injuries.
- NZTA said the highway at Ngāhinapōuri in Waipa would be closed for some time: State Highway 39 was closed between Ngāhinapōuri and Tuhikaramea roads.
People are advised to delay their trips or expect delays as the road is expected to be closed for some time. Diversions are in place.
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