Patrizia Krieser
Understanding the New Zealand health system is important for everyone, whether you’re new to the country or simply want to make the most of the care available to you and your whānau. To support this, the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) hosted Your Health Journey, a free online webinar held on … Read more
The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) Board has appointed Sarah Stevenson as interim Chief Executive Officer, with immediate effect. The Board made this decision at its meeting on 25 November 2025. The interim role gives the organisation clarity and stability as it works through changes in the primary care sector. The … Read more
Building on the successful full-day wānanga held in July 2025, Let’s Talk Screening is now accessible as a free online training. This resource supports non-clinical staff to engage in culturally safe and respectful conversations about breast, bowel and cervical screening with Māori and Pacific whānau. All training materials — including video modules, slide decks, handbooks … Read more
Ngāti Kahu Hauora has celebrated the reopening and blessing of Waiāio, their newly restored Whare Matua in Bethlehem, Tauranga. The name Waiāio, meaning peaceful waters, was gifted by Ngāti Kahu hapū representative Charlie Rahiri Jnr and reflects the hauora’s deep connection to the Wairoa River and its people. The cottage holds a long and proud … Read more
The WBOP PHO Board thanks CEO Lindsey Webber for her six and a half years of dedicated leadership and service. Lindsey is now moving into a new chapter in her career, and we wish her every success. Since 2019, Lindsey has guided WBOP PHO through some of the most transformative years in New Zealand’s health … Read more
A new collaboration between BeingWell and ‘Here to help u’ is helping bridge the gap for people who need wellbeing support but aren’t currently connected to a general practice. The partnership means a Health Coach is now available two days a week to offer free support to anyone accessing ‘Here to help u’ services. “This … Read more
Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) has launched a new cervical screening Support page on its website. It provides information for wāhine and whānau across the Bay of Plenty, creating an online hub to connect our community with local care and support. Cervical Screening Support is a free service for Māori and … Read more
Welcome to the September 2025 edition of Te Rerenga! In this issue, we feature the relaunch of BeingWell, our refreshed identity for free, everyday mental health and wellbeing services across the rohe. The story highlights how a community-focused, co-designed brand is making support from Health Coaches, HIPs, counsellors and social workers easier to access. You’ll … Read more
WBOP PHO, Huria Trust and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa team up to offer free clinics on Tauranga campus this September September is cervical screening Awareness Month, a reminder of the importance of staying up to date with screening to prevent cervical cancer. To make it easier for more people to access care, WBOP PHO is … Read more
WBOP PHO and partners have launched training to support non-clinical staff on opportunistic cancer screening conversations with Māori and Pacific whānau On 23 July, 22 staff from general practice, iwi, and community providers came together at Tāne-nui-a-rangi Wharenui, Mount College, for the first Let’s Talk Screening training. The full-day session was designed to support non-clinical … Read more
