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Ngā mihi o te wā ki a koutou katoa. 
Welcome to another edition of Toitū te Oranga. 
In this pānui you will find the following:
  • He Karere (Recent updates)
  • Tai Hauora (Clinical Round-up)
  • Tai Pūkenga (Education, Training & Events)
  • Pae Hono (Helpful Links)
  • Meet the Practice Support Team
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Workforce Data Reporting update
We’ve updated the quarterly Workforce Data reporting process, with submissions now made through Thalamus starting Q3 ending 31 March 2026.
 
Collaborative Aotearoa Conference 2026 (27-28 March 2026)
Some members of our Practice Support team attended the recent conference themed Modernising Primary Health: Models of Care that Make a Difference. Key areas of discussion included the National Access to Primary Care target and the role of AI. The open kōrero, along with the willingness to connect and challenge thinking, was a real highlight.
 
WONCA World Rural Health Conference 2026 (10-13 April 2026)
A small rōpū from our Hauraki PHO team recently attended the global gathering for rural family doctors and healthcare professionals, where our very own Amaru Donaldson has taken out the award for Best Overall Oral Presentation.
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Practice Partners Hui - Highlights Recap (14 April 2026)
  • With their newly implemented 5min GP Tele Triage consults initiative, Te Kōhao Health have noticed an increase in access to a high percentage of their consults resulting in successful outcomes.
  • Patient experience survey results are live. Please contact us if you have any issues or click here for more info.
  • Our Hauraki PHO 24month Immunisation Milestone performance rates continue to climb - as of week ending 5th April, we are now sitting in 26th place out of 44 PHO's, increasing by 27.3% from 1year ago. A huge thank you to all who continue to contribute to the effort. Rawe!
  • Reminder: The new HPHO claiming system is scheduled to be implemented from 1 July 2026. Further details regarding upcoming training will be communicated in due course.
Welcome to the team
A very warm welcome to Kiriwai Peters who has joined the team at Te Kōhao Health as Practice Manager of the Taakiri Tuu Wellness and Diagnostic Centre.
 
HPHO Practice Support Workshop Survey
Due to popular demand, our Practice Support team are planning future in-person workshops to better support our Practice Partners. Please click here to complete a short survey to help us understand what topics and systems are most relevant to you.
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Whakanuia - Completion of Overdue/Passive Immunisations
We acknowledge and thank our practice partners for your ongoing efforts in completing and submitting overdue and passive immunisation lists within timeframes. Your dedication plays a vital role in maintaining quality care for our whānau. 
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Collaborative Aotearoa Enhanced Access to Primary Care Workshops
Hamilton Workshop
Date: Thursday 23 April 2026
Location: River Room Pinnacle Midlands Health Network 711 Victoria Street
Time: Kai and connect from 6:00pm, Workshop 6:30-8:30pm
Online Workshop
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
 
B4 School Refresher Course (1hr) Waikato
Thursday 21 May 2026 2pm - 3pm: Parenting education and support
Tuesday 23 June 2026 3pm - 4pm: Healthy eating and activity
Wednesday 13 August 2026 10:30am - 11:30am: Speech development
 
B4 School Check training (2day) for RN's - Waikato
Location: Pinnacle Office - Ground flour, River Room, 711 Victoria street. Hamilton
29 July 2026, 8:30am - 30 July 2026, 4:30pm
17 November 2026, 8:30am - 18 November 2026, 4:30pm
 
World Indigenous Cancer Conference (WICC) 2026.
The conference will be held in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland NZ at Due Drop Events Centre, from Tuesday, 21 April - Thursday 23 April 2026
 
Hauraki Rural Health Workforce Development Grant
Supporting a strong, skilled and fair rural health workforce in Hauraki
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Hauraki Primary Healthcare Organisation
 
Health Updates & Information
 
Transport, Roading and Weather
What is Toitū te Oranga?
Toitū te Oranga is our e-pānui, designed to strengthen communication and better support our practices with timely clinical updates, practical tools, and opportunities for shared learning. Each edition reflects our collective commitment to working together to strengthen care, build workforce capability, and improve outcomes for all - hei oranga mō te katoa.
 
Thank you for continuing to support your communities through the recent challenges. We’re here to support you and your teams, please let us know how we can help.
 
If you require any further information, please contact Practice Support: practicesupport@haurakipho.org.nz
 
Ngā manaakitanga,
Practice Support
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