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From Annual Report: Expanding access to cervical screening across the Bay of Plenty
WBOP PHO team at the Bay of Plenty Volcanix rugby game in Tauranga, sharing information about screening. This post is part of a short series sharing key stories from our Annual Report 2024–2025. During the last financial year, WBOP PHO...
From Annual Report: 20 years since supporting the first Kaupapa Māori programme
This post is part of a short series sharing key stories from our Annual Report 2024–2025. Last year marked two decades since WBOP PHO supported its first Kaupapa Māori programme, a pioneering initiative delivered by Te Puna i Rangiriri Trust...
From Annual Report: Strong rise in childhood immunisation across the WBOP PHO network
Home visits play an important role in helping families overcome barriers to immunisation. This post is the first in a series highlighting key stories from the Annual Report for 2024–2025. One result that stood out in the Annual Report 2024-2025...
WBOP PHO Annual Report 2024–2025: A year of care, partnership and local impact
The Western Bay of Plenty Primary Health Organisation (WBOP PHO) has published its Annual Report 2024–2025. The report shares a snapshot of how your local, GP and iwi-owned PHO supported our communities, general practice and partners. It also shows how...
Tāpiri Mai moves into a new phase focused on whānau health literacy
WBOP PHO Community Nutritionist Amy Allport and Clinical Services Lead Sarah Johnson. Tāpiri Mai, a project co-designed with the community to improve access to healthcare for whānau on Matakana and Mōtītī Islands in the Bay of Plenty, has entered a...
Te Rerenga: December 2025 edition – A new year on the horizon
Welcome to the December 2025 edition of Te Rerenga. This issue reflects on a year of change, partnership and progress across our network. We acknowledge the leadership of Lindsey Webber as she steps away from the CEO role and welcome...
Summer wellbeing guide for the holiday season
Summer is here, and many in our community will be taking time to rest, travel or enjoy the warm days across the Bay of Plenty. The holiday period is a busy time for our region, with beaches, parks and community...
Your Health Journey: Understanding the New Zealand Health System
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...
Stop smoking service Hāpainga receives sector recognition
Members of the Hāpainga team at the awards night. From left: Sharlene Maru-Habib, Kerri Natana, Candy Black, Emma Walker and Glennis Tupe. The Bay of Plenty stop smoking service Hāpainga has been recognised at Te Whakanuia i Auahi Kore national...
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