Whānau Ora is a whānau-centred approach to wellbeing that empowers you and your whānau to take the lead in shaping your own future. It’s about recognising your strengths, supporting your goals, and wrapping the right services around you to create positive, lasting change.
Through Whānau Ora, we can help in areas such as:
Health & Wellbeing
Education & Training
Housing & Living Standards
Employment & Financial Security
Cultural Identity & Connections
Here to support you. Our Kaiārahi/Navigators understand the unique challenges whānau face. With strong cultural and local knowledge, they work alongside you to build trust, confidence, and a plan to achieve your aspirations.
Our team is happy to answer any questions and guide you through the registration process
Our Kaumātua Programme is a welcoming space where kuia and koroua can come together, whakawhanaunga and stay engaged in a mentally and physically stimulating environment.
Held weekly:
Huntly – Tuesdays
Ngāruawāhia – Wednesdays
Kaumātua can enjoy:
Whakawhanaungatanga (building connections)
Hands-on activities & low-impact exercises
Planned haerenga and social events
Additional Support Services:
Advocacy for housing, Work and Income, social services & grants
Free pickup & drop-off service
Personal healthcare plan consultation
Health promotion & education
Morning tea & lunch provided
Registrations open all year round. Joining is simple, give us a call.
MATE HUKA
The Mate Huka programme is a 12-week initiative designed to support whānau in preventing and managing diabetes. Whether you have pre-diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes, we’re here to help you make lifestyle changes that improve your health and wellbeing.
Through face-to-face sessions, we offer:
Group exercise sessions led by personal trainer
Nutrition education
One-on-one mentoring
Access to our Facebook group – Ongoing support and encouragement
Regular diabetes screenings & advice – Provided by Ngā Miro Health nurses
These programmes run throughout the year and is usually promoted through facebook. Contact us for more information.
MAURI ORA
Chronic Disease Management & Whānau Support
The Mauri Ora programme provides long-term support for whānau living with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood pressure. Our focus is to provide support for you and your whanau to better manage your health and wellbeing.
Contact us to start your registration process.
HEALTH SERVICES
Here at Ngā Miro we offer a range of FREE health services and you don’t have to be registered with us. These services include:
Diabetes screening
Blood pressure checks
Immunisations on site and in home
Health education
B4 school checks
Hep-C testing
Cervical screening – self swabbing
Pregnancy tests and condoms
Gout screening
Bowel screening support
Advice from Registered Nurses
Rheumatic fever swabbing
Kia piki te ora (Mental Health resources)
Booking is easy and walk ins welcome!
HEALTH PROMOTION
At Ngā Miro Health, our Health Promotion service is dedicated to empowering whānau with the knowledge and tools to take control of their well-being. We deliver a range of initiatives designed to support healthier lifestyles, prevent illness, and strengthen our communities.
Our services include:
Health Education Workshops – Covering key topics such as nutrition, physical activity, diabetes prevention, mental well-being, and more. These workshops provide practical strategies tailored to whānau needs.
Community Health Promotion – Working alongside whānau, hapū, and iwi to promote healthier lifestyles through events, resources, and kaupapa Māori-based initiatives.
Rangatahi Programme – Supporting our young people to develop lifelong healthy habits through engaging activities, workshops, and leadership opportunities.
Through a kaupapa Māori approach, we ensure our programmes are culturally grounded, whānau-centered, and driven by the aspirations of our people.
For more information or to get involved, contact us.
To benefit from low cost fees enrol with Nga Miro Medical Clinic. Simply call in to our clinic to collect and complete an enrolment form. Our staff are available to assist you if you have any queries.
Our Services
Services offered at Nga Miro Medical Clinic include:
General Medical Services
Childhood immunisations
Maternity care – first trimester
ACC treatment
Diabetes checks
Chronic care management
Cervical smears
Well Child checks
Cardiovascular disease risk assessments
Drivers medicals
Travel vaccines
Podiatry checks
Orthotic checks
Insurance medicals
Quality healthcare and wellbeing services to all people residing in the rohe of Tainui