News and updates from the Trust...

The Sowing Machine

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

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Sifting & Sorting Bins

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

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August Planting

Citrus fruit and salad veges are back for August! Start planting these varieties now to feast in summer. Let us...

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Hydraulic Equipment

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

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Bird Feeders

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

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Community Kihini

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

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Give a Little

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

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Carpet Bowls

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

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Bequests

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

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Hari Huritau

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

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Zonta Club Donation

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

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Matariki

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

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Physio Videos

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

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July Planting Guide

Don’t let winter stop your garden from flourishing! Try planting some of these tasty fruit and veg. How has your...

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Army Worm Spray

If army worms are nibbling all your plants, try out this simple recipe to repel them. Our gardener Aida has...

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The Grey Warblers

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

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Kat’s Garden

Have you ever noticed the lovely gardens around Whangaroa Health Services? They are kept looking so good thanks to our...

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Blessing

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

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June Planting

Have you ever grown a kohlrabi? Well now’s the time! Don’t let winter slow down your garden, check out all...

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World Smokefree Day

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

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Op Shop Hours

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

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Free Seedlings

Free seedlings at 180 Omaunu Road today. We have: brassicas, rosemary. mint, parsley, lavender, and peas. Come and grab a...

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Recognition Award

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

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Donations

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

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Nurses Day

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

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Apple Cider Vinegar

🍎 What better to do on these rainy days, than make some apple cider vinegar? 🍯 Aida has put together this...

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Garden Pest Control

🐛 Have you been fighting off little creepers in your garden?🦋 Here are some easy, homemade remedies to keep them...

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May Planting

May is here, so let’s get planting for winter! Seedling giveaway tomorrow at 180 Omaunu Rd. Come and chat to...

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Fish and Chips

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

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ANZAC

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

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Mana Wāhine

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

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Meet Steve

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

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Meet Callum

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

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Saturday Market

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

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Mint Jelly

If you have mint running rampant in your garden, this might be just the recipe you need. Delicious on lamb...

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Happy Easter

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

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Kai Cart

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

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April Planting

Snow peas, parsnip, and pak choi – oh my! April has arrived and it’s time for our monthly planting guide....

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Kale Chips

🥗 Looking for healthy snack options? 🥬 Check out this easy recipe for Kale Chips. 🥰 Crunchy, fun and delicious!

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Twilight Market

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

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Bake Sale!

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

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Nau Mai, Haere Mai!

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

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New Opportunities!

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

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Annual Report

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

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March Planting

Autumn is here and there are some new veges ready to be planted. Everything you need for a hearty soup...

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Wāhine o Whangaroa

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

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AGM

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

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Future Options

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

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Mahinepua Trip

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

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Gold Coin Sale

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

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Chef Needed!

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

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February Planting

It’s never too late to start planting fruit and veg! Get in the garden while the weather is still warm....

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Gold Coin Sale!

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

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Summer’s Bounty

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

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Potato Digging

Luka and Daxton have been busy digging up the pārete in our teaching garden today – what a great haul!...

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January Planting

Tick Tock it’s Leek o’clock.  Here are some seeds that you still have time to plant.  May your 2023 harvest...

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World Braille Day

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

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Upcycled Tote Bags

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

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Thank you Bunnings!

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

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Meet Angie

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

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Givealittle

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

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Pohutelele

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

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Have you met Annette?

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

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Thank you!

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

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My Fundraiser

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?...

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Te Pahi O Ngā Iwi

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

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Payroll Giving

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

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