Talofa lava!
Welcome to the July edition of our monthly newsletter. We are well into winter now, but the days are now getting longer. Remember that moving your body is a great way to keep warm!
Over the past week, we have said farewell to two of our long-standing team members, Stew, who supported whānau in Upper Hutt, Porirua, Wellington City and Kāpiti, and Anya, who supported whānau in the Hutt Valley. Stew and Anya will be greatly missed by our team and by the communities they have walked alongside.
Keep an eye out in the coming months for some fresh faces in our team. We have two vacancy adverts out now for Regional Programme Advisor roles. If you or someone in your whānau or community are interested, view the position description and send your CV and cover letter to info@nukuora.org.nz by 5pm Monday 19th July 2021, we would love to hear from you.
See you in the community soon.
- Your Regional Programme Team.
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Win a $100 New World Voucher for taking our Wellbeing Hub survey!
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We need your help! In May 2020 Nuku Ora launched a new Wellbeing Hub, a kete of resources to support our communities hauora based around the Māori health model Te Whare Tapa Whā.
The Wellbeing Hub was created with our community in mind so a year on we want to hear your feedback so we can continue to make it the best Wellbeing Hub in Aotearoa. Take the survey and go in the draw to win a $100 New World voucher!
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Updates from the Hutt Valley & Wairarapa Team
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Healthy Lifestyle Programmes
- Our Healthy Lifestyle Programmes have wrapped up for the term! A few weeks ago, we joined up with our men's group and had NOFO Fitness take us through a seated dance and boxing class. If you are interested in joining a programme in Term 3, please get in touch with your Programme Advisor or keep an eye out on our newsletter and Facebook Page.
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Active Families Programme
- Over the past weeks, we have been busy in the kitchen making Baked Apples with Date Crumble and building our badminton skills in Naenae! We love having new whānau join us for these afternoon sessions. If you would like to join us next term in Lower Hutt let your Programme Advisor know.
Wairarapa Walking Crew
- Our Wairarapa Programme Advisor Kerewai takes a walking group on Thursday mornings starting at 8:45am from Henley Lake, Colombo Road Entrance. The walk is suitable for all ages, stages and abilities so feel free to bring along the prams, dogs, children and grandparents. The sessions will go ahead rain, hail or shine, so make sure you wear appropriate clothing.
Upper Hutt Play Days run by Wellington City Mission
- Wellington City Mission is back with their organised free Play Days, this time in Upper Hutt in the school holidays! Find out more details by clicking on the poster below.
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Updates from the Wellington, Porirua & Kāpiti Team
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Healthy Lifestyles Programme
- A successful programme was run by our fabulous Programme Advisors Nicole and Tiana. This programme covered all aspects of Te Whare Tapa Whā, which the group said they really enjoyed. The group has been cooking, making and discussing goals, aqua jogging, walking and attending NOFO fitness. We thank all those who were involved and helped to make this programme one of the best yet!
Active Families Programmes
- Our Active Families Whānau based sessions will begin next term. We will be doing a range of activities from badminton, hunger ball, pickleball and mini-golf, cooking and nutrition. If you would like to know more, ask your Programme Advisor as we would love to see your whānau there.
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School Holidays Activities Planner
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Yay, it's time for the school holidays. Our team has put together an activities calendar for each week! Check out what is going on in your area of the region. Click the images below to see a larger version.
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Get to know our amazing team
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Introducing Sega Elise. Sega is one of our awesome Programme Advisors supporting our clients based in Wellington, Porirua and Kāpiti. She brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our team, having supported clients for the past eight years, as well as leading our Porirua Active Families whānau sessions.
A very selfless team player, Sega is the first person to offer her help. On top of this, she is a whizz in the kitchen and often brings the wider team delicious treats during the year - everyone needs a Sega in their team!!
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Fun Facts about Sega:
Favourite food? Tandoori Chicken Tikka
Favourite holiday spot? Kaiteriteri Beach
Favourite thing about working at Nuku Ora? Showing humility related to our whakatauki in my role as a Programme Advisor
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? Being active; whether it be in the gym, walking or out bike riding.
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Matariki signals the Māori New Year. It's a time of celebration and gratitude in Aoteroa as it begins with the rising of the Matariki star cluster. It is one of the brightest star clusters in the sky, containing hundreds of members of stars.
In 2021 Matariki will set on 2 June and rise again from 2 –10 July. The new moon following the rising of Matariki signals the Māori New Year.
Celebrate Matariki at one of the many events happening around the Wellington region. You can find an event here. Head into Fab Lab in Masterton to create your very own stars and constellations on the laser cutter and 3D printers!
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Would you like to know more?
Head over to the Nuku Ora Active Health and Wellness page to find out more information otherwise contact your Programme Advisor, or email: grx@nukuora.org.nz or 0800 ACTIVE
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