EVENTS
What’s On in Health & Hauora
Here’s what’s coming up at Ora Toa — see below for the full list of kaupapa, events, and community initiatives!
All Ora Toa Events in One Place
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Tamariki Ora Christmas Crafts
Nau mai haere mai - Join us for a morning of crafts and connection as we wind down for the year!
Event Details:
When: Friday 12th December 2025
Time: 10:30am
Where: 20 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, Porirua.
For more information or pātai, contact: Nicole on 027 1800 1987
Mens Health Expo - FREE Event
Men’s Health Expo – Free Community Event
Looking after your health starts with simple conversations. The Men’s Health Expo is your chance to talk with qualified health professionals — even if it’s just to check a worry, ask a question, or see where your health is at.
Early detection and healthy habits can make a huge difference. Come along to get peace of mind, establish your baseline, and learn how to stay well.
Event Details
Where: Performing Arts Room, Pātaka Art & Museum, Porirua City
When: Saturday 29th November | 10am - 3pm
No appointment needed!
Proudly hosted by MenShed Porirua, Ora Toa, and Tū Ora Compass Health.
November FREE Drug Checking Clinic
Stop Guessing - Start Checking! Check Your Drugs
Join us this month for our FREE, CONFIDENTIAL AND LEGAL drug checking clinic.
When: Saturday 15th November 2025
Time: 11am - 3pm
Where: Ferry Lane (entrance behind Hei Oranga Ake)
Door opposite mural (pictured on left) on the side of Metro Bar, Porirua.
Free Confidential 100% legal No police
Stay safe, stay informed — our team’s here to help!
Antenatal Education
Ora Toa are running 4 Antenatal Classes during the month of November.
Event Details:
When: Wednesday Evenings November
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Ora Toa Health Unit, 22 Ngāti Toa Street, Takapūwāhia.
Light kai will be provided at the beginning of the session.
Session Details:
Session One: 5th November - Role of the Midwife
Session Two: 12th November - The Birth.
Session Three: 19th November - Introduction to Breastfeeding.
Session Four: 26th November - Maternal Wellbeing
Contact: Matua Pepi on PH: 04 238 4914 | Email: natalie.kini@oratoa.co.nz , or, nicole.barlow@oratota.co.nz
Movember
Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide.
For more information on how you can participate and support, see here: Movember Foundation NZ
Diabetes Action Month
Diabetes Action Month is our national awareness campaign, uniting communities across Aotearoa to take action against one of our country’s most urgent health issues.
This years theme for 2025 is, is calling attention to a growing health crisis: the increasing number of children and young people being diagnosed with diabetes.
For more information on support see here: Diabetes Action Month
Hīkoi Māwhero - Pink Walk
Hīkoi Māwhero – Pink Walk 2025
Join us this October as we come together for the Hīkoi Māwhero – Pink Walk, standing side by side in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
Event Details:
When: Saturday 18th October 2025 | 9am - 3pm
Where: Elsdon Hockey Turf, Porirua.
Wear pink! Bring the whānau! And hīkoi with us in honour of all our aunties, nannies, mums, sisters, and friends who have faced or are living with breast cancer!
FREE Drug Checking Clinic
Stop Guessing. Start Checking. Free Drug Checking Clinic Porirua
Join us for our Free, confidential and legal Drug Checking Clinic this weekend!
Event Details:
When: Saturday 11th October 2025
Time: 11am to 3pm
Where: Ferry Lane (entrance behind Hei Oranga Ake). Door is opposite mural on the side of Metro Bar, Porirua.
No Cops | No Names | No Judgement | Just information.
World Mental Health Day 2025
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
Mental Health Awareness Week is our annual campaign that helps Kiwis understand what boosts their wellbeing and improves mental health.
Fijian Language Week 2025
The 2025 theme for Fijian Language Week is ‘Na noqu vosa: me na tekivu mai vale – My language: Starts at home’.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025
You might spot some of our Ora Toa kaimahi swapping their usual uniforms for pink shirts, scarves, or even pink face masks this month — all in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.
See here for more information!
Paint Porirua Pink
Paint Porirua Pink
This October, let’s come together to support Breast Cancer Awareness and turn our city pink!
Get creative — decorate your office, business, or shop front, host a “Wear Pink” Day, or whip up a pink-themed dish, drink, or dessert. However you choose to show your support, every splash of pink helps raise awareness and show aroha for those impacted by breast cancer.
Let’s go, Porirua — let’s paint our city pink!
Tuvalu Language Week 2025
The 2025 theme for Tuvalu Language Week is ‘Faipati mo te mautinoa kae amanaia tou fakavae – Speak confidently and respect your foundation’.
World Contraception Day 2025
This World Contraception Day, we’re raising awareness about the importance of everyone deserving the right to choose — for themselves, their whānau, and their communities.
See here for more information and details on support services.
World Alzheimer’s Day 2025
World Alzheimer’s Day takes place during World Alzheimer’s Month and is on 21 September every year.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2025
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration for all New Zealanders to show their support for the Māori language.
Onesies Day 2025
Your fundraising keeps ambulance services free!
Onesies day is all about supporting our community and our only ambulance service in our region and in Aotearoa that is FREE.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP).
Lifeline Aotearoa is encouraging supporters to take part in their own meaningful activity For The Dawn on World Suicide Prevention Day, 10 September 2025.
Walk, run, stretch, or hold space to contemplate, and watch the sunrise alone or with friends!
Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week
The 2025 theme for Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week is 'Lukautim, strongim na kirapim tokples na pasin blo tubuna - Preserve, revitalise and promote our language and culture'.
World Sexual Health Day 2025
World Sexual Health Day is celebrated annually on the 4th September to raise awareness about the importance of sexual health, rights, justice and pleasure for ALL.
Blue September
1 in 8 men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Take on Blue September to help us change these statistics!
Breathe Better September
Breathe Better September is a national movement for New Zealanders to raise funds and awareness to support those with respiratory disease.
Daffodil Day
Daffodil Day is our country’s chance to work together and change the experience of cancer for every New Zealander.
1 in 3 New Zealanders will get cancer in their lifetime.
Tonga Language Week
The 2025 theme for Tonga Language Week is ‘Ko 'etau lea, ko e fe'unu mahu'inga ia ki he mo'ui 'a e Tonga - Our language is the lifeline strand for our Tongan culture’.
Te Wiki Hauora Wāhine - Womens Health Week
Women's Health Week is dedicated to empowering all wāhine to priotirise their health and wellbeing.
Cook Island Māori Language Week 2025
The 2025 theme for Cook Islands Māori Language Week is 'Ātui'tui’ia au ki te raurau a tōku matakeinanga – “Connect me to the offerings of my people'.
World Breastfeeding Week
This year’s theme, “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems,” is a call to action to build lasting, equitable support for breastfeeding across Aotearoa and beyond.
See here for more information on support services.
International Friendship Day
International Friendship Day is a chance to celebrate the meaningful connections that uplift us.
Join in with us, this International Friendship Day!
Wikin te Taetae ni Kiribati - Kiribati Language Week
The 2025 theme for Kiribati Language Week is 'Maiuakinan te katei ri nanon te tangira ma te ikarinerine bon wantongan te mwenga ibukin te rikirake - Living our valued cultural practices through love and respect upholds our dignity and growth for a successful future'.