Patrizia Krieser
The WBOPPHO 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 WBOPPHO through some of the most transformative years in New Zealand’s health system, from … 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 (WBOPPHO) 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 Pacific … 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
WBOPPHO, 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, WBOPPHO is running special … Read more
WBOPPHO 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 staff … Read more
New Health Minister Hon Simeon Brown with the teams from The Doctors Welcome Bay (left) and Tara Road (right), alongside WBOPPHO CEO Lindsey Webber, and MPs Sam Uffindell and Tom Rutherford. NewHealth Minister Hon Simeon Brown visited The Doctors Welcome Bay, Tara Road Medical Centre, and Tauranga Accident and HealthCare on Tuesday, the 4th of … Read more
The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOPPHO) submitted a formal opposition to the proposed Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill. The WBOPPHO, which plays a key role in the region’s healthcare services, asserts that Te Tiriti o Waitangi is a living framework that continues to guide the healthcare system, through advocating for … Read more
Applications for the WBOP Workforce Development Fund – Round Two are open until the 10th of March 2025. This funding supports kaimahi in the primary and community healthcare sectors who are seeking further education, skill development, or additional support to advance their careers. To apply, visit the the Workforce Development Fund application page here. Not … Read more
The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOPPHO) has released its Annual Report for 2023-2024, reflecting a year characterised by significant achievements, resilience, and collaboration within the community. This report highlights the organisation’s milestones and the impactful initiatives that have been implemented. Sitting alongside this report, will be the Annual Financial Report – due … Read more
