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Stay informed about the latest developments, announcements, and initiatives from the WBOP PHO.
From new healthcare programmes to local initiatives. Learn more here!

The team behind the kaupapa: Gemma Pearson (WBOP PHO), Maia (TWOA), Kara Winiata and Rosina Taueki (Huria Trust)

Bringing cervical screening into trusted spaces

2 September 2025

WBOP PHO, Huria Trust and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa team up to offer free clinics on Tauranga campus this September The team behind the kaupapa: Gemma Pearson (WBOP PHO), Maia Peckham (TWOA), Kara Winiata and Rosina Taueki (Huria Trust) September...

WBOP PHO Opposes the Pae Ora Amendment Bill

14 August 2025

The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) 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...

WBOP PHO Equity Programme Lead Sénae Mitchel emphasised that the kaupapa reinforces the need to keep equity front and centre.

New training in Tauranga focuses on cancer screening kōrero

13 August 2025

WBOP PHO and partners have launched training to support non-clinical staff on opportunistic cancer screening conversations with Māori and Pacific whānau WBOP PHO Equity Programme Lead Sénae Mitchel emphasised that the kaupapa reinforces the need to keep equity front and...

BeingWell: Free Mental Health and Wellbeing Services in the Bay of Plenty

BeingWell: Free, everyday mental health and wellbeing services, now easier to reach in the Bay

15 July 2025

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...

WBOP PHO welcomes significant general practice funding uplift

24 June 2025

Total boost of $175 million addresses a long-awaited investment in frontline care Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) unites its voice with General Practice New Zealand (GPNZ) and other sector partners in welcoming today’s announcement of a...

Pilot training held on 17 June at WBOP PHO focused on our own kaimahi and helped shape this kaupapa ahead of the wider launch.

New free training empowers non-clinical kaimahi to support cancer screening kōrero

23 June 2025

Register now and join us on 23 July at Mount College for the inaugural Let’s Talk Screening training Kaimahi from WBOP PHO came together on 17 June to pilot and help refine the Let’s Talk Screening training. Western Bay of...

Te Rerenga: June 2025 edition – Supporting people

17 June 2025

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...

Smokefree May: Community Action Across the Western Bay

4 June 2025

Backing smokefree messages with the coalition at Tauranga Netball Centre WBOP PHO 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,...

Navigating change with care and community at heart

3 June 2025

Western Bay of Plenty PHO is working closely with Te Whatu Ora | Health New Zealand to ensure any transitions of practices to other PHOs, including those currently affecting our region, are managed carefully with continuity of care at the...