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All Our Pānui, In One Place
Scroll down to explore the full list of Ora Toa pānui — past and present — featuring key updates, kaupapa, and stories from across our community.
Measles spreads quickly and can be deadly!
Hei Oranga Ake based at 4 Lydney Place, are open for walk-in measles immunisations Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.
Acknowledging the Heart & Impact of Jason Ryder
Recently, Jason was recognised at the '2025 Cutting Edge Conference' with a national award for Excellence in Addiction Practice for his work with rangatahi, a well-deserved acknowledgement of his decades of dedication.
Registered Nurse Prescribers Course
Congratulations to our registered nurses who graduated as Nurse Prescribers on Friday 31st October 2025.
‘Everything but the Medicine’ A doctor’s Tale, From Book to Stage
Friends, colleagues, and whānau gathered to celebrate the launch of ‘Everything but the Medicine, A Doctor’s Tale’, a memoir by Ora Toa GP, Dr Lucy O’Hagan.
Celebrating Tepora Samia: 20 Years of Service & Song
Tepora Samia is a familiar face around Porirua, whether you’ve seen her bright smile at her day job at Ora Toa Cannons Creek, on the field, with her whānau as a proud GiGi, or on stage.
Ora Toa Partners with Brown Buttabean Motivation to Launch From the Couch in Porirua
In Porirua, From the Couch will be led by trained Ora Toa kaimahi and BBM-aligned coaches, including Roberta Hurunui and Kipo Finau. Sessions will run three times per week, with nutrition workshops delivered at Puna Ora.
New Mouthguards for Mana College
Ora Toa dentist Margaret Clark has once again worked her magic and secured funding, providing brand-new mouthguards for the Mana College boys rugby teams.
Te Rōpū Niho Ora hosts Te Kāhui Hauora Māori
Te Rōpū Niho Ora – our Ora Toa dental team proudly hosted this network of Māori dentists for a wānanga, showcasing some of the kaupapa and mahi we're leading in Māori oral health.
From the Couch to the Community
From the Couch to the Community – Brown Butterbean visits with Ora Toa!
Breakfast & Kōrero with Dr Ashley Bloomfield & Helena Abolins-Thompson
This morning, we were privileged to host breakfast and kōrero with Dr Ashley Bloomfield and Ngāti Toa iwi member phd student Helena Abolins-Thompson, with strong support from our Ora Toa kaimahi and community.
Men’s Health Week - He Waka Eke Noa
This year’s event was a huge success, an evening of shared kai, open conversations, and inspiring stories.
Dr Carrie Clifford, Leading with Impact
Celebrating Ora Toa Mauriora Clinical Psychologist Dr Carrie Clifford.

