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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
The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOPPHO) has made a formal submission opposing the Government’s proposed Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill. This Bill weakens the equity and Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles at the heart of the Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Act 2022, removing legal obligations to address health inequities and dismantling … 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
Two primary care teams offering free, same-day mental health, addictions and wellbeing support are now under one easy to recognise identity. BeingWell is the new name for a service many people in the Bay of Plenty region already use. Managed by the Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOPPHO), it connects people with a … Read more
Total boost of $175 million addresses a long-awaited investment in frontline care Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOPPHO) unites its voice with General Practice New Zealand (GPNZ) and other sector partners in welcoming today’s announcement of a boost to funding for general practice from 1 July 2025. The government release follows the conclusion … Read more
Register now and join us on 23 July at Mount College for the inaugural Let’s Talk Screening training Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOPPHO) invites non-clinical kaimahi to join a new, one-day training designed to build confidence in talking with Māori and Pacific whānau about cancer screening. Let’s Talk Screening gives you the … Read more
Welcome to the June 2025 edition of Te Rerenga! This issue highlights how the Workforce Development Fund is backing local kaimahi to lead from within, including the cover story about a counsellor who is helping strengthen the mental health workforce across the Bay. We also look at how new roles in general practice are improving … Read more
WBOPPHO took part in a wide range of activities during Smokefree May, working with partners and providers to encourage and support smokefree journeys across our region. At Tauranga Hospital, the Western Bay of Plenty Smokefree Coalition hosted a month-long display in the main corridor. The stall provided information about quitting smoking and the support available. … Read more
