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
Scroll down to see what’s on!
International Day of the Midwife
International Day of the Midwife 2026 – One Million More Midwives
This International Day of the Midwife, we recognise and celebrate our Ora Toa midwives — walking alongside our māmā and whānau, holding space and guiding safe, strong beginnings for our pēpi.
The 2026 theme, “One Million More Midwives,” highlights the urgent need for more midwives and stronger investment in the workforce. Investing in midwifery means better outcomes for our māmā, healthier pēpi, and stronger whānau and communities.
We encourage our community to support this global call:
✍🏽 Sign the petition: https://millionmore.org/petition/
Hapū or supporting a māmā?
Stay connected with our Te Puna Wairua Hapū Māmā services on Instagram at te_puna_wairua_oratoa or learn more about our services here
For more information about International Day of the Midwife, visit:
🔗 https://internationalmidwives.org/
Equally Well - Free Hauora Event
Come along for a relaxed, welcoming day focused on supporting your physical health and wellbeing!
When: Friday 1st May 2026
Time: 10:30am - 2:30pm
Where: Te Rauparaha Area, Porirua
What’s included:
Local health and wellbeing providers
Free health checks and healthy kai
Mirimiri
Sensory/quiet spaces available
Spot prizes and entry for giveaways
Connect, kōrero, and explore at your own pace
Brought to you in partnership with Ka Puta Ka Ora - Emerge Aotearoa.
Winter Wellness Evening Clinic
Stay on top of your hauora this winter with our free evening clinics, delivered by our Community Outreach team.
When: Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Where: Hei Oranga Ake, 4 Lydney Place, Porirua City Centre
Drop in after work or bring the whānau along — we’re here to make it easy to access the care you need.
Services available include:
Flu vaccinations
Asthma education, advice & spirometry
Cervical screening
Blood pressure checks
COVID Boosters
Free Cervical Screening Clinic
If you’re due for your cervical screening, now’s a great time to come through — we’ve got a Saturday clinic to make it easier for you!
Cervical screening is for eligible wāhine and people with a cervix aged 25 - 69 years old.
When: Saturday 18 April
Time: 8:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Kenepuru Hospital (Outpatients Area)
Bookings preferred, walk-ins welcome!
Call or text Tracey or Rashi on 027 3107 643
Freephone: 0800 729 729
Please contact us to book an appointment or find out ore about our free clinics around the wider Wellington region.
Bring a friend, your sister, your mum — and get it done together!
Te Ārai Awa - Free Flu Clinic
Get yourself and the whānau winter ready — come through to our FREE flu clinic!
When: Tuesday 14th April
Time: 9am - 12:30pm
Where: Takapūwāhia Medical Centre -Patients Only
For any other pātai please contact: ois.team@oratoa.co.nz or 027 361 1243
Te Ārai Awa - Free Flu Clinic
Get yourself and the whānau winter ready — come through to our FREE flu clinic!
When: Monday 13th April
Time: 9am - 12:30pm
Where: Cannons Creek Medical Centre -Patients Only
For any other pātai please contact: ois.team@oratoa.co.nz or 027 361 1243
Te Ārai Awa - Free Flu Clinic
Get yourself and the whānau winter ready — come through to our FREE flu clinic!
When: Saturday 11th April
Time: 9am - 2pm
Where: Community Flu Clinic
Walk in or book - Open to everyone and anyone!
For any other pātai please contact: ois.team@oratoa.co.nz or 027 361 1243
Winter Wellness Evening Clinic
Stay on top of your hauora this winter with our free evening clinics, delivered by our Community Outreach team.
When: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Time: 5pm - 7pm
Where: Hei Oranga Ake, 4 Lydney Place, Porirua City Centre
Drop in after work or bring the whānau along — we’re here to make it easy to access the care you need.
Services available include:
• Flu vaccinations
• Asthma education, advice & spirometry
• Cervical screening
• Blood pressure checks
Māmā Workouts
Join us Friday’s 12pm for a Māmā workout!
Where: Manawa Kaha Gym (behind 22 Ngatitoa street, Takapūwāhia.
Get your body moving with Tissha.
Please note: If you bring your pēpi, they have to be in a pushchair and is your responsibility.
Follow Tissha on Instagram for any updates on classes. Instagram account: @pt.tissha
Purple Day
Purple Day is an international epilepsy awareness day. It takes place on 26 March every year.
A Purple Day fundraising event can take place at your school, business or workplace.
Dress purple, run purple, dance purple, bake sale purple and have your network bring a gold coin donation to your fundraiser. Every generous contribution goes toward supporting New Zealander’s living with epilepsy and their whanau.
For more information and support, click here
Māmā Workouts
Join us Friday’s 12pm for a Māmā workout!
Where: Manawa Kaha Gym (behind 22 Ngatitoa street, Takapūwāhia.
Get your body moving with Tissha.
Please note: If you bring your pēpi, they have to be in a pushchair and is your responsibility.
Follow Tissha on Instagram for any updates on classes. Instagram account: @pt.tissha
Māmā Workouts
Join us Friday’s 12pm for a Māmā workout!
Where: Manawa Kaha Gym (behind 22 Ngatitoa street, Takapūwāhia.
Get your body moving with Tissha.
Please note: If you bring your pēpi, they have to be in a pushchair and is your responsibility.
Follow Tissha on Instagram for any updates on classes. Instagram account: @pt.tissha
World Kidney Day
World Kidney Day 2026 is a reminder to check in on your kidney health and take simple steps to protect your wellbeing. If you haven’t had a check recently, book an appointment with your GP for a quick kōrero and routine tests — it’s easy, confidential, and could make a real difference.
Are your kidneys OK? Take the quiz by clicking here
Looking after your kidneys is part of looking after your whole hauora, so encourage your whānau to get checked too.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day 2026 theme is 'Give To Gain'
When we give, we gain.
Together, let's help forge gender equality through abundant giving.
The IWD 2026 Give To Gain Campaign encourages a mindset of generosity and collaboration.
Give To Gain emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it's intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.
Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, visibility, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.
What will you Give to Gain gender equality?
For more information see here: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
Māmā Workouts
Join us Friday’s 12pm for a Māmā workout!
Where: Manawa Kaha Gym (behind 22 Ngatitoa street, Takapūwāhia.
Get your body moving with Tissha.
Please note: If you bring your pēpi, they have to be in a pushchair and is your responsibility.
Follow Tissha on Instagram for any updates on classes. Instagram account: @pt.tissha
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’.