MYO Balms and Sunscreen This time we gathered to learn how to make our own magnesium balm and sunscreen. Anouk...

Garden Planning workshopIt was a beautifully sunny day when we held our Garden Planning workshop last Sunday afternoon!At 2pm there...

Cooking with the seasons with Lavern On May 23rd we held our first indoor workshop up at Te Ara Pae...

DIY household cleaners It was an inspirational and fun workshop learning how to make our own chemical free household cleaners. ...

After Hours Access We acknowledge that not everyone currently has access to The Pā due to our limited operating hours....

On a sunny afternoon we gathered again in the Teaching Gardens. This time to learn all about pruning stone fruit trees...

On February 22nd our first workshop for the year was held at the Teaching Garden at WHST. It was a...

Hot Composting workshop The composting bug has taken hold of us now and this time we gathered to learn about...

We are delighted to present our whānau open day… haere mai…

We are delighted to be working with Healthy Families Far North to get the Kāeo Sowing Machine up and running...

🧩 Sifting and Sorting Bins help our residents in lots of ways, “Fine motor practice, cognitive work (including logic, categorising,...

BIG Thanks to Community Fitness Kerikeri for donating hydraulic equipment to The Pa. It will be much appreciated by our...

We made bird feeders to go outside the bedroom windows at Kauri Lodge. Hopefully they lure in some new friends...

These are the upcoming dates for Whangaroa’s Cancer Society Support Group. If you, or a loved one, are on this...

Here’s Ross from Southern Hospitality Ltd modelling our new community kihini! This kitchen is well-stocked and can be rented out...

Friday afternoon Bingo at Kauri Lodge 

  As a charity, Whangaroa Health Services runs on grants and contracts. Any nice extras for our kaumatua kuia come...

A lovely afternoon game of Carpet Bowls at Kauri Lodge. Such a great way to stay physically and mentally active...

Your donation can help others, even once you’re gone.Ask your lawyer how you can support Kauri Lodge through your will.Any...

We love to have a hari huritau with our residents. Here are some recent celebrations at Kauri Lodge with Mavis,...

WOW, what an incredible donation we received today from Zonta whangarei. Woolen beanies, gloves, booties and scarves, as well as...

We’re celebrating Matariki this month, and our residents have been making beautiful stars during their craft time. Look at the...

Huge Clearout Sale this Thursday! Come along to the Aroha Room with some loose change, and get yourself a whole...

Meet Sarah – our new Activities Coordinator! Bringing a lot of experience with her, Sarah has already been doing great...

Are you running low on toilet paper? Stock up and support Whangaroa Health at the same time! You’ll get a...

Our Kauri Lodge physiotherapist Carey has some great videos online. Whether you have lower back pain, or want to learn...

Support group for those affected by a cancer diagnosis in the Whangaroa rohe. Come along to meet other kindred spirits,...

These singers might have the best name ever… The Grey Warblers. They come to brighten up Kauri Lodge every week,...

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we caught up with one of our incredible volunteers Michelle. You may have seen her...

Today we welcomed on new staff and blessed the building Te Ara Pae Ora – The Pathway to Healthy Futures....

“Taituara, taiwhare, taieke” : with backing, even the tallest of oceans waves can be conquered.  Today is World Smokefree Day,...

It’s a lovely day to do some shopping at 180 Omaunu Road!  Michelle will be here Wed – Fri from...

On the 6th of June, a newly refurbished building will open its doors to the public once again. Te Ara...

Honoured to be a part of this event yesterday. Great cause, awesome vibes, and an excellent turn out. After 34,240...

The government took the time to recognise the hard work of our frontline staff by sending this token of gratitude....

We have had so many beautiful donations coming in lately – from wheat bags, to toiletries, to lap rugs. Thank...

Let’s take time today to appreciate all the hard working nurses who keep us safe and healthy. Here at Whangaroa...

  Check out these awesome new classes available at The Pā, all free to locals:

Enjoying fish and chips at the Whangaroa Sport Fishing Club with the money raised from our Bake Sale. Thank you...

So wonderful hearing one of our Kauri Lodge residents open yesterday’s ceremony. Kia ora Papa Kana, you make us all...

Big thank you to everybody involved in our Mana Wāhine programme last week. It was developed to support wāhine embracing...

Please join me in welcoming the newest member of our team – Steve! Steve is our new Property Manager, who has...

We’ve got an exciting new role opening up! We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, organised, and likes hosting fun...

Meet Callum who’s part of the Wellness Team at The Pa. He’s here to make a positive impact on the...

Saturday Market – 29 April 23 If you’d like a stall, get in touch with Lorraine.Any donations can be dropped...

We have two brand new classes starting this week!Come along and see what it’s all about The PaWe’re down School...

Wishing everybody a safe and happy Easter weekend. Our residents are celebrating in style with handmade hats and a real...

We had an awesome turnout at our Kai Cart today, everything sold out in 30 minutes flat!Thanks to everyone who came...

We’re looking forward to the Twilight Market tomorrow. Come and see the goodies we have from the Aroha Room. Thanks...

Huge Bake Sale News!! We’ll be selling lots of yummy treats to raise funds for our kaumātua kuia. Come to...

 Thanks Halvo Signs for our flash, new signage. The front gate looks much more welcoming now. Nau mai, haere mai everyone!

New opportunities now available in Kaeo! We have roles to suit everyone – full-time, part-time, casual or volunteer. Check out...

Thanks to everyone who came along to our AGM, it was great to hear your feedback. Please find our Annual...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day everyone! We’re celebrating by using up our green tomatoes. Check out Aida’s easy to make recipe...

Do you know any wāhine between 19-24yrs old? Let them know about our new programme in association with Sport Northland!...

A great new position has opened up on our Board for secretarial work. See our vacancy page for the full...

Whangaroa Health Services will be holding our AGM next week.Come along to meet the board and hear what we’ve been...

Preparing for the future of you and your whanau is always a good idea.Have a chat about the options available...

 Today we want to celebrate our friends who use wheelchairs and the positive impact it has in their lives! Let’s also...

What a beautiful day out our residents had to Mahinepua Bay. The sun was shining, and so were their smiling...

What an awesome first day at our Aroha Room Gold Coin Sale! Thanks to everyone who came along and contributed...

Can you handle the heat? Then we need you in our kitchen! Come and cook for our lovely residents at...

Huge thank you to The Warehouse for these gardening supplies!They will be put to good use in our community teaching...

We’re having a sale and everything will be reduced! Come on down to the Aroha Room to see the goods....

Love to see the summer’s bounty from our garden. Come and see for yourself, or grow your own at home....

The date for our AGM has been set for the 8th March 2023.It will be held from 6:30 – 8pm...

World Braille Day is celebrated around the world every year on January 4th, which is the anniversary of the birth...

What a magical Christmas lunch we shared at Kauri Lodge!  Thank you to all the helpers, and especially to Justine...

Do you know what happens to our clothes that aren’t fit for selling? Our volunteers cut them up for recycling. ...

Thanks Bunnings Warehouse New Zealand for this lovely donation.  These will be perfect for our Whangaroa community garden!  Keep an...

If you’re wondering who’s been steering the Kauri Lodge ship through these rough seas lately – meet Angie Sherman!  Angie...

It’s here at last – an easy way to support your community! Thank you to those of you who donate...

Check out the Pohutelele group bringing all the Christmas cheer. Our residents loved the ukelele so much, that some even...

Have you met Annette? She’s an institution at Whangaroa Health, having worked here for 18 years in everything from Support...

The sun is out and we’re all ready for a few barbeques with the whanau, summer festivals, or beach parties...

We are overwhelmed with gratitude for all these donations from local businesses.  Over the past two weeks our frontline workers...

Are you looking for a job without the daily commitment? We need casual staff to help in Kauri Lodge. Training...

Thanks myfundraiser.co.nz for welcoming us to the whanau! Click here: https://shop.myfundraiser.co.nz/GoodCause/whst Do you need to stock up on toilet paper?...

Te Whatu Ora ‐ Te Tai Tokerau’s new van, named Te Pahi O Ngā Iwi (The People’s Bus), was officially...

Did you know that you can share a little of your paycheck to support Whangaroa Health Services? Even the smallest...

Welcome to the whanau Brent, glad to have you on board! Also, please note that the Annual General Meeting of Whangaroa...

A long journey of research came to fruition last week as we celebrated the joint efforts of Whangaroa Health Services,...

We are delighted to welcome Judy McHardy as the Interim General Manager of WHST. Judy has stepped into the role...

Thank you to friends and whānau who contributed to our Waitangi day “hangi” at Kauri Lodge. Community whānau, staff and...

We were delighted to officially welcome the new members of the Wellness Team in a Powhiri held on site last...

Announcement of Trustee Appointments Following the elections for the five Community Representatives held on December 4th and 5th 2021, these...