Chantelle Hunter

The WBOP PHO team accepting the Supreme Award

WBOP PHO Wins Supreme Award at the 2024 Diversity Awards NZ™

WBOP PHO is proud to share that we have won the Supreme Award at the 2024 Diversity Awards NZ™, announced on 28 August in Auckland. We were also named the Medium-Large Organisation Winner in the Ngā Āhuatanga o te Tiriti Tohu category. These honours recognise our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, diversity, equity, and … Read more

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WBOP PHO Named Finalist in the 2024 Diversity Awards NZ™

We are proud to announce that WBOP PHO has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Diversity Awards NZ™ in the category Ngā Āhuatanga o Te Tiriti Tohu. This recognition, announced on Thursday, 30th May, places us among 28 esteemed organisations celebrated for their dedication to fostering a culture of inclusion in workplaces across Aotearoa New … Read more

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Freedom from Smoking: Voices of Change

Stories from people who have quit smoking, offering hope and encouragement to others on the same journey. In the backdrop of World Smokefree May, a month dedicated to championing smokefree living, Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) and Hāpainga Stop Smoking Service launched Freedom from Smoking: Voices of Change. This series of videos … Read more

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Whānau Voice Survey 2024: Shaping the future of Western Bay of Plenty wellness services

The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) and Ngā Mataapuna Oranga (NMO) are proud to announce the launch of the Whānau Voice Survey 2024, designed to uncover what matters most to our Western Bay of Plenty community. The purpose of the Whānau Voice Survey 2024 is to empower community members to voice their opinions and … Read more

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Te Rerenga October 2023

The October 2023 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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Te Rerenga August 2023

The August 2023 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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Girl having a checkup from female doctor. Financial assistance for medical appointments

Te Rerenga June 2022

The June 2022 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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MEDIA RELEASE: Bay of Plenty residents encouraged to take simple actions to keep whānau well

16 June 2022: The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation and its network of more than 30 general practices are encouraging people to do their bit to stay well to reduce pressure on the local primary care system already feeling the strain of winter illnesses. Winter is traditionally a busy time for GPs and their … Read more

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MEDIA RELEASE: General Practice network celebrates Pathlab’s quality service and support through COVID response

  26 May 2022: Pathlab staff have been praised for their professionalism and unwavering service to the Western Bay of Plenty primary healthcare network at a special presentation that celebrated the unsung heroes of Aotearoa’s COVID response. A framed poster containing messages of thanks from general practices was handed to Pathlab’s team today by the … Read more

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Te Rerenga April 2022

The April 2022 issue of Te Rerenga, the WBOP PHO’s bi-monthly newsletter for sharing stories of innovation, progress and achievements, both at the PHO and among our general practice and iwi partners, and celebrating our success in keeping people well in our communities.

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